HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-10-22 Finance Committee MinutesFinance Committee
October 22, 1986 at 6:00 pa
U - - Minutes
Present: Councilor Jim Cox, Chairman
Councilor Men Jordan
Councilor Arthur Tilley
Councilor Tom Davis
John Flynn, City Manager
Ted Jellison, Finance Director
Pete Burgess,Motor Pool Director
Dave Pellegrino, Purchasing Agent
John Frawley, City Engineer
Hod Money, Community Development Director
1. Community Develomment.
The Committee unanimously approved the following as presented by Rad
McKay, Community Development Director: 1) a property rehabilitation
loan at 89 Center Street; 2) a property rehabilitation loan and a
deferred loan for rehabilitation at 150 Court Street' and 3) a property
rehabilitation loan for property at 122 Pearl Street provided that the
loan be secured by a second mortgage and that the applicant secure the
additional amount of funds required for the rehabilitation. These funds
are to be escrowed with the City property rehabilitation loan.
2. Council Order M-335 'Transfer for Pro-Naire".
Me annitee agreed with the Council Chairman's recommendation that this
Council Order be continued to the first City Council meeting in
December. Chairman Willey bad indicated to the City Manager that the
University of Maine and Eastern Maine Development Corporation have
provided in-kind and cash services to Pro -Maine, Which Is attempting to
secure some private financing.
3. Council Order 86-368 "amendment to E.C. Jordan Co. Contract - Industrial
Pretreatment Study.
The Committee recommended passage of this Order which authorizes the
City Manager totorments an amendment to the E.C. Jordan contract for the
industrial pretreatment study. Me EPA is requiring the City to do some
additional testing which will require an additional $2,500 for E.C.
Jordan Co. to undertake this analysis. The project 1s eligible for 75%
Federal and 152 State reimbursement, and a request is being made to the
Department of Environmental Protection for an amendment to the existing
grant.
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b. Fertilisers and Fungicides. Award wasunanimously approved to O.M.
Scott and Sons, the only bidder, with the same prices as last year.
I. Tires Tubes d Services. Award was unanimously approved to A.J.
Cole Tire Tubes and
$ ,393.60.
J. ke Control Chemicals. The Committee unanimously approved the rock
salt bid to W.R. Sbortleff Co., at $28.40/con; anhydrous calcium
chloride to N.S. Chemical Co., at $325.00 pax ton; and area to W.R.
Shurtleff Company at $251.20/ton
k. Radio Pqulpment for Police Department. the Committee did not
approve this bid for 4 portable two-way radios and 2 mobile two-way
radios from Motorola at $12,281.25. Councilor Tilley questioned the bid
being awarded to Motorola each time and indicated he would check and
have other potential bidders get In contact with the Purchasing Agent.
The Committee also asked for a list of radio equipment that has been
Purchased since 1900.
6. Runway Surface Sensor System.
The Committee recomeaded award to Surface Systeme, Inc. at $94,103.
1. Flow Blade Modifications.
The Purchasing Agent explained that because of installation of the
centerline lights at the Airport the plow blade bid has to be modified.
The six modification kits can be purchased from the prink Company of
Clayton, New York for $4,120.00. This is Part of the Airport
Improvement Project which is at 95%-5% sharing project and the City
could absorb its 5% by installing the blades themselves. The Committee
unanimously recommended approval.
8. Paving Contract.
The Purchasing Agent explained that under the tin bridge on lower Main
Street that Lave Construction bas to grind up some of the asphalt there
w because of drainage problems, which will be An additional
$3.500.00. This was brought to the Committee's attention because it
wasn't specifically in the original contract. He also indicated the
Parking lot and driveway of the 14th Community Center will be paved at
$8,000. Me Committee had previously approved the transfer of the
$8,000 it= the Reserve Account.
Committee adjourned at 5:12 p.a. W
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4. Council Order 84-369 "Contract with Edwards 6 Kelcev Inc. for
Engineering Services at
This Council Orderould authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Edwards s Kelcey, Dr. for engineering services related to
the design of improvements to the Airport's Domestic Terminal, the
installation of Airport signing, the extension of the cameras ramp, the
installation of a blast fence and security lighting at Elk. The
contract is subject to approval of the FAA and MOOT. The City Manager
indicated that while this Item had not gone to the Airport Comittee
that members of the Airport Committee were in attendance for
'presentations made by the various architects and engineers and wee part
of the consideration for selection of these services. The City Manager
questioned the Finance Committee as to whether this order should be
referred to the Airport Committee. Councilor Jordan indicated he didn't
feel it w Committee as members of the Airport Coittee could review
the contract nathe City Council meeting.
The Committee unanimously recommended passage of this Order.
5. Bids:
a. 8xplosion Proof Idghts. Award w approved to Auto Paint Supply
Company for 10 lighw at $3)6.00/ea.na The Finance Committee discussed
this with the Motor Pool Director prior to their uoanimus approval.
b. Fifth Fidel Dump Trailer. The Committee took no action on this bid
Stem pending further Information as to estimated coot savings by
purchase of the dump trailer. The City Manager indicated the
information will be prepared for the Comittee.
C. Service Truck. Award was unanimously approved to Pittsfield Mawr
Sales at $18,466.00.
d. Koad Repair Kettle. Award sea unanimously approved to M.A. Burkitt.
Inc. at $5,523.40.
a. Sale of Vehicles. The. following multiple awards were unanimously
approved:
R Ford 4 -wheel Drive Truck lemand Williams $2.309
78 Plymudth VolareAtwood Woodman 886 _
61 Ford School Bus Silver's Inc. 287
63 IRC Tar Distributor City of Caribou 5,555
f. Roof Repair 6 Cleaning Dock 462 Building. The Comittee took no
action on this item pending further clarification as to whether the item
was budgeted for by the Airport Department.
g. Adjustable Speed Drive. Award was approved unanimously to The been
Company at $12,292.00. _