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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-11-20 Finance Committee MinutesFINANCE COMMITTEE November 20, 1986 at 7:45 a.m. Minutes Presenu Councilor Jim Cox, Chairmen Councilor John McCarthy Councilor John Case Jobs Flym, City Hamper Ted Jellison, Finance Director Have Pellegrino, Purchasing Agent Sally Thompson, Community Development Rod McKay, Community Development Director Dale Theriault, Parks & Recreation Director 1. Community Development The Committee approved one loan for property at 101 Pearl Street a presented by Sally Thompson and Rad MCRay of the Community Development staff. 2. State Grant Application for Middle Schools. Dr. Arthur Pierce, Superintendent of Schools, discussed grant applica- tions for renovations to the two farmer middle schools - Fifth Street and Garland Street Junior Highs. Said grants total between $3 and $4 million. The State Board of Education requires an application to be filed approximately six courts prior to their consideration of funding. The Finance Committee recommended approval of two Council orders drafted by the City Solicitor which recommends City Council approval of the document for purpose of submission to the State Board of Education. If the grant applications are approved, this item will come back for specific authorization and for a vote on whether a band issue Is to be approved to support the project Councilor Case made a motion, which was seconded, to recommend approval of the two Council Orders. The Comittee agreed that aSpecial Council seting should be set up for November 21st for full Council consideration of these two orders. (The Council meeting was later established for November 21st at 3:45 p.m.). 3. Bid: a. PVC Sever Pipe. Purchase from G.R. Shuttleff Co., the low bidder, at $3.74/ft, for 12" pipe and $1.49/ft. for So pipe. 4. Demolition Contract for 36 Everett Street. The Committee awarded the contract to Michael Simpson, the low responsive bidder, at $3,400.00. -2- 5. Selection of Downtown Parking Consultant. The City Manager indicated that the Committee would be serving as Selection Committee for the Downtown Perking Consultant and that such interviews with the responding firma will be set up after the Thanksgiving holidays. The administration is currently reviewing the proposals received and will recommend threeorfour for interview by the Selection Committee. 6. Wall Course Rates. The Committee approved the following Golf Worse rates for the 1985 year. Crean Fees 1984 1985 Weekdays (18 bole unlimited before 5 pm 6.50 6.35 after 5 pm 5.00 5.25 Weekend (18 hole unlimited before 5 pm 3.50 7.75 after 5 pm 6.00 6.25 Season Self Pees (Resident d Property Taxpayers) Single 190.00 200.00 Couple 250.00 265.00 Family 275.00 295.00 Junior - 90.00 100.00 Senior 160.00 130.00 Senior Couple 200.00 215.00 Season Golf Pees (Non -Resident) Single 240.00 250.00 Couple 300.00 315.00 Family 325.00 345.00 Junior 105.00 115.00 Cart Fee Season 50.00 60.00 Daily 3.00 3.00 Due Committee also discussed the. 1985-86 proposed Golf Course budget and the estimated 1985 Colf Course revenue as prepared by the Parks and Recreation Director. 3. Piano - Parks and Recreation. A couple of years no the City received a antique piano by donation and moved it to the Court Street Facility., Restoration was estimated at $2,000-$4,000 and with Finance Committee approval it was proposed to donate the piano the Isaac Farrar Mansion. The Mercian hes since Indicated they cannot raise that a unt for restoration and is giving the piano back to the City. The Committee suggested that the Parka and Recreation Director contact the State of Maine Museum in Auguste, and the University of Maine to see if they have any interest in it. Councilor McCarthy also suggested a picture of the piano be put in the Bangor Daily News thinking it might generate interest from the community. -3- 8. Raaf Ventilators - Motor Pool Storage Bulldia The Finance Committee recommended approval for installation of three 48" 34,300 cubic foot aminute roof fans into the City's Motor Pool Equipment Storage building to provide better ventilation. The diesel vehicles have caused problems with employees in this closed -in area. and these fans would help alleviate the problems with air circulation. ]fie City Engineer had checked into alternatives and found this method to be the most effective. A Council order will be prepared for the up- coming agenda to transfer $6,500 from the Contingent Account for the installation of these three fans. Adjourned at 8:30 a.m.