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FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
March 18, 2019 @ 5:15 PM
Councilors in Attendance: Sprague, Nichols, Weston, Nealley, Supica
Staff in Attendance: Conlow, Cyr, Cromwell, Davis, Willett, Emery
1. Consent Agenda
a. Workout Agreement – 1765 & 1973 Ohio Street – Sproul
Motion made and seconded to approve consent agenda, motion passed
unanimously.
2. Bids/Purchasing
a. Cathodic Protection Systems - BIA – PCA Engineering, Inc. – $52,200
Staff reviewed the project as well as the response to and feedback from the bid
protest received. Motion made and seconded to approve contract, motion passed
unanimously.
b. Request to Waive Bid Process – LED Streetlight purchase – Gilman Electric -
$45,000
Motion to waive bid process made and seconded, motion passed unanimously.
3. Results of Solar Feasibility Study
Staff reviewed the results of the recently completed solar feasibility study. The results
being, a site and potential net billing accounts were identified, as well as an estimate of
the level of investment (approximately $1.65 million) and resulting cost benefit
(estimated payback 13 years – a point that will need to be followed up on). The
Committee voted 4-1 (Nealley opposed) to have staff include the investment in the
proposed FY 20 budget and to develop an RFP. This will allow the project to be
reviewed by the entire City Council during the upcoming budget process as well as to
begin the process for Council consideration.
Jim LaBrecque spoke about the need to broaden the scope of energy savings and that
solar may not be the best investment to offset environmental impacts and reduce
reliance on oil.
Meeting adjourned at 5:48 pm