HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-03 Finance Committee MinutesFINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 3, 2016 @ 5:15 pm
Councilors in attendance: Baldacci, Nichols, Sprague, Durgin, Nealley, Perry
Staff in attendance: Cyr, Conlow, Higgins, Nadeau, Pelletier, Theriault, Rudzinski,
Beaton, Little
1. Consent Agenda
a. Report of Bids Awarded by Staff - September 2016
Motion made and seconded to accept Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously,
2. Bids/Purchasing
a. Middle & Cross Streets Sewer Rehabilitation — Engineering — SE MacMillan
Company - $367,778
Motion made and seconded to recommend the award of contract to the City Council.
Motion passed unanimously.
b. Request to Waive Bid Process — Ladder Truck — Fire
Chief Higgins explained that the department believes it gets good value from
negotiating directly with one manufacturer, Pierce. It provides consistency within
the fleet from an operation and maintenance standpoint.
Motion made and seconded to recommend that the bid process be waived to the City
Council. Motion passed unanimously.
New Item Had the timing not worked as such this would have been reported at a
subsequent meeting as an emergency purchase. Preparing to turn boilers on for the
season, one boiler has need of substantial repair (a Cleaver Brook tube boiler). The
Airport staff obtained three quotes and are recommending that the work be
performed by ATA. Their quote was far more detailed and inclusive which provides
a level of comfort that additional charges will not be forthcoming. In addition, they
have significant experience with this type of boiler.
Motion made and seconded to support staff recommendation. Motion passed
unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 5;22 pm
3. Request to Write off Real Estate Taxes
4. Request to Write off Personal Property Taxes