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FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 18, 2012
Minutes
Councilors: Durgin, Blanchette, Weston, Gallant, Longo, Sprague
Staff: Cyr, Seymour, Heitmann
1. Bids/Purchasing
a. Fence Replacement – City Hall – Aroostook Fence - $19,675
As part of the FY12 budget process, the City Council authorized $22,000 to
replace the fence around City Hall. Specifically, the black iron fence on three
sides of the building.
Cyr said that the recommendation is to award the contract to Aroostook Fence,
the low bidder.
A motion was made to move, seconded and approved for staff recommendation.
c. Fairpoint Utility Relocation – Bangor Events Center
Cyr explained that a few months ago, Staff came before the Finance Committee
with a request to execute a contract with Bangor Hydro to upgrade our electrical
service and put in new boxes, etc. The same type of contract needs to be
approved with Fairpoint. It involves the setting of a new pole, removal of old
pole, placing items underground and boosting our service to that facility. The
cost upgrade is $45,200 to enable a better operation and use of our facility. The
recommendation at this point is to authorize staff to execute this agreement to
allow Fairpoint Communications to make those upgrades.
A motion was made, seconded and approved.
b. Request for Proposals – 10 Day Provider – City Wide – WorkWell
Cyr explained that the City of Bangor is self-employed for Workers Compensation
purposes. Under the Maine Statute, the employer has the right to designate a
10 day provider. This means that if an employee is injured on the job, the
employer has the right to tell that employee where they must seek medical
attention for the first 10 days. Healthworks, our current provider has undergone
drastic changes which has caused us to go out and seek other proposals.
Wayne Seymour reviewed three different proposals from Concentra, Healthworks
and St. Joseph’s WorkWell Group. Cyr stated that based on criteria such as
background, experience, references, levels of service, and benefits offered. The
City Staff is recommending that the City designate WorkWell as the City’s 10 Day
Provider.
Councilor Blanchette made a motion to enter into an agreement with Workwell.
Councilor Sprague seconded it and it was approved.
Committee adjourned at 5:30 pm.