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FINANCE COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes
April 2, 2012 @ 5:00 pm
Councilors: Durgin, Weston, Gallant, Gratwick, Baldacci, (Longo)
Staff: Cyr, Conlow, Little, Martin, Heitmann, Moore
Others: Neff, the Browns, Miner, Shepard, Sleeper, Johnson
Meeting Convened: 5:00pm
1. Update on Workout Agreement – 110 Pearl Street
David Little, Deputy Treasurer, stated that in October 2010, the Finance Committee approved an
agreement for Peter and Jennifer Brown for the property on 110 Pearl Street. Total due at that
time was $135,417 with payments of $800/mo during the first year. The agreement was
renewed for 2011 – 2012. Since that time they have only made one full payment. Currently they
have a balance of approximately $133,704 with the assessed value of the property being
$125,000. The City is the only lien holder. The city took over 4 separate loans regarding this
property through the community development office. There are 5 years of outstanding taxes.
The Brown’s have dropped off an abatement application.
Councilor Baldacci moves that we accept the $400 tonight and direct the tax collector and city to
effectuate all necessary paperwork to direct all state and federal refunds to the city, and that we
reconvene the beginning of May to review that those steps have been taken. Motion moved and
seconded. Councilor Weston doubted the motion, moving to terminate. Gallant also doubted
the motion.
Those in favor of the motion to postpone for 1 month to the May meeting with the stipulation
that Councilor Baldacci has annotated in his motion: 3 no, 2 yes.
Councilor Weston made a motion to send to full Council the recommendation to not extend the
agreement and therefore take the property listed at 110 Peal Street. Seconded. Motion carried
initially.
Note: Councilor Weston had to leave the meeting. Councilor Longo was appointed as voting member.
Longo made motion to reconsider. Doubted. Motion to reconsider is carried.
Motion to send to Council with a recommendation that the City take possession for unpaid taxes
at 110 Pearl St. Motion doubted. Motion defeated.
Councilor Baldacci made a motion that the Brown’s pay the $400 for the Circuit Breaker program,
that they cooperate and provide their tax returns to the city, that they sign forms to turn over
their federal and state tax refunds to the City, and that we revisit this issue in May to assure
compliance. Motion seconded. Motion doubted.
Motion carried.
2. Consent Agenda
a. Real Estate Tax Write Off – Lot 63 Colonial Pines Mobile Home Park
Per Ms. Cyr this is a consent item. The mobile home has been abandoned. 3 years of taxes
totaling of $453. Park owner can take possession of mobile home and have removed it
destroyed.
Moved and seconded. No discussion. Unanimous vote.
3. Bids/Purchasing
a. Sole Source Request – Primary Clarifier Replacement Parts – WWTP – Polychem Systems -
$16,241
Brad Moore – Director of City Wastewater Treatment Plant. Replacement parts for one of the
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major components. In past have purchased 3 party equipment. Some parts are manufactured
locally; however requesting to purchase this equipment now, since there is a long wait time to
get it. Money has been budgeted for this.
Unanimous vote.
4. Discussion of 55 Grant Street
At the last Council meeting, the council approved an order for the city to take possession of the
property at 55 Grant St for unpaid property taxes. The building is empty. Staff is here to discuss
how the City is going to proceed with disposing of this property.
Jeremy Martin described 4 directions we can go in:
1. City demolish property & remove material – offer the lot for sale – is a buildable lot
2. City demolish and remove the home – offer the lot for sale to abutting property owners as
green space.
3. City offers the property for sale with the requirement that the home / garage removed and
a new home be constructed in its place that is architecturally compatible with the other
homes in the neighborhood.
4. City offers the property for sale as is – FPF for rehab
Baldacci moves to demolish the property. No second.
Gallant – Motion to adopt item #4 to be completed by a date certain. Seconded. Motion carried
4 to 1.
5. Real Estate Tax Proposal – Lot 55 Holiday Park Mobile Home Park
David Little explained that the property is empty and has 10 years of outstanding taxes totaling
approximately $4,300. City approached by Mr. James Loring and park management. Mr. Loring
would like to take possession of trailer and rehab or have trailer disposed of. Mr. Loring is willing
to pay $2,263.98 if the City will accept this as payment in full. The park is willing to take $2,400
back lot rent as their portion of the loss. Staff recommendation is that we accept the offer. It
was a unanimous vote.
Meeting Adjourned: 6:39pm