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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-21 Finance Committee Minutes FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES December 21, 2015 @ 5:15 pm Councilors: Perry, Baldacci, Graham, Durgin, Nealley, Faircloth, Sprague Staff: Cyr, Conlow, Hathaway, Beaulieu, Allard, Dawes 1. Consent Agenda a. Used Vehicle Purchase Motion made and seconded to approve consent agenda, motion passed unanimously 2. Bids/Purchasing a. Police Vehicles – Police - Quirk Ford - $54,850 Motion made and seconded to approve purchase of two additional marked police vehicles, motion passed unanimously. Committee indicated agreement with appropriation of funds for this purchase. Resolve will be on the Council agenda for first reading next week. 3. Maine Bureau of Highway Safety – Car Seat Distribution Staff reviewed the program which will provide car seats free of charge to eligible individuals. In addition to providing car seats, the program also provides education and training on car seat installation and use free to anyone regardless if they qualify for the free car seat. Motion made and seconded to recommend authorization of the agreement to the full Council. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Update on Acquired Properties/Orders of Demolition Staff reviewed the status of properties that were acquired or had orders of demolition this past year. Staff also provided an update that another list of properties would be coming forth for Committee consideration later this winter. 5. General Fund Status – November 2015 Staff reviewed the status of General Fund Revenue and Expenses through November 2015. At this time, FY 16 results appear to be on track and in line with historical results. Current savings include lack of snow and lower than anticipated energy costs. 6. Executive Session – 36 MRSA Section 841 (2) – Hardship Abatement 7. Open Session – Hardship Abatement Decision Motion made and seconded to approve hardship abatement. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting Adjourned 6:04 pm