HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-27 Finance Committee Minutes
FINANCE COMMITTEE
August 27, 2012 at 6:02 p.m.
Minutes
Councilors: Gratwick, Durgin, Blanchette, Gallant, Baldacci, Longo,
Sprague, Hawes and Weston
Staff: Cyr
Others:
1. Electric Vehicles – Fleet Maintenance – Whether or not this Bid will be
considered is dependent upon a pending review by the EPA as to whether or not
this proposed Supplemental Environmental Project is an acceptable alternative.
This issue was previously discussed with the City Council. If the Special Meeting
is necessary, information will be distributed at the meeting.
Finance Director Cyr explained that there is an opportunity to submit a
Supplemental Environment Project to the EPA.
The purchase of the electric vehicles is related to a “RCRA” violation. (Resource,
Conservation & Recovery Act) that the City had in 2001. Cyr explained that in
the past, Supplemental Environment Projects with bio-diesel fuel were used to
“work off” the penalty from the EPA. Since this is no longer available, they are
reviewing an alternate way to fulfill this penalty with the EPA. Cyr added that we
are still in negotiations with the EPA as to what percentage of credit we will get
for the cost differential. At most, the city would look to purchase 3 electric
vehicles, (possibly none) depending upon the final agreement with The EPA.
A motion was made to accept the recommendation of the Finance Director and
award the contract (if approved) to Quirk of Bangor. It was seconded and
approved.
Committee adjourned at 6:04 p.m.