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FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
August 19, 2019 @ 5:15pm
Councilors in Attendance: Graham, Tremble, Supica, Nichols
Staff in Attendance: Cyr, Conlow, Cromwell, Little, Heitmann, Veneziano
1. Replacement of Type 1 Glycol Blending Unit – Airport
Staff updated the committee on the need to replace the glycol blending unit in lieu of repairing it
as was approved in the FY 20 budget process. The additional funding has been identified to
undertake this project.
Motion made and seconded to move forward with the replacement, motion passed unanimously.
2. Workout Agreement – 88 Sydney Street
Staff reviewed the proposed workout agreement. This particular agreement is specific to
remaining in compliance with Code, with emphasis on the fact that no one may live in either the
camper or garage.
Motion made and seconded to approve the agreement, motion passed unanimously.
3. Discussion Regarding 181 State Street and 67 Lincoln Street
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This item was comes back to Committee following the July 15 meeting requesting that staff
work with Mr. Butler to come to terms. Staff was unable to do that during the one-month time
frame. The crux of the issue being, City policy dictate that properties matured liens and Code
violations not be deeded back to the owner without a plan in place to address the Code issue. In
this case, the foundation at 67 Lincoln Street needs to be repaired in order to be deemed
habitable. Mr. Butler assertion is that since the WWTP accepted his payment, the City has no
right to withhold the deed. The issuance of a quitclaim deed for matured liens is a specific action
taken by the City Council and that did not occur.
Motion was made to have the City take possession of the property, as no action by the taxpayer
had been taken since the last meeting, motion was seconded, motion failed 2-2 (Nichols, Supica
in favor, Tremble and Graham opposed).
Motion was made to grant additional time to Mr. Butler and staff to attempt to devise a plan
acceptable to all until the next regularly scheduled Finance Committee meeting of September 4,
2019, motion passed unanimously.
4. Update on 48 Charles Street
Staff provided an update that upon being able to enter and review this property, previously taken
by the City, due to the structural deficiencies, it will be necessary to demolish this property. It
was noted that funds are available for this work.
5. Recommendation to Take Possession of Vacant Land – Perry Road
Motion made and seconded to recommend taking possession of this property to the City Council,
motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 6:16 pm