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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-18 Finance Committee Minutes 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.