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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