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FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
June 21, 2021
Councilors in Attendance: Dubay, Fournier, Okafor, Nichols, Hawes, Schaefer, Sprague
Staff in Attendance: Laurie, Conlow, O’Donnell, Smith, Caruso, Huotari
1. Bids/Purchasing
a. Executive Search Firm – City Council – (materials to be provided at the meeting)
Staff reviewed the efforts undertaken to identify a firm to undertake a search to replace the City
Manager. Staff reached out to ten different agencies to obtain quotes and an overview of services. To
date, two comprehensive proposals were received. Both proposals offered comprehensive services at
similar costs. Staff recommendation is to contract with GovHR as they have direct experience working
in Maine with New England references.
Motion made and seconded to approve contract, motion passed unanimously.
b. Purchase Request – Pump Impeller – Wastewater – CPE Service Systems Solutions - $25,551
Motion made and seconded to approve the purchase, motion passed unanimously.
c. Contract Request – Enable Boilers to Utilize Natural Gas – WWTP – Mechanical Services - $13,543
Motion made and seconded to approve the purchase, motion passed unanimously.
d. Sole Source – Traffic Detection System – Public Services – Coastal Traffic - $16,791
Motion made and seconded to approve the purchase, motion passed unanimously.
e. Building 253 – Floor Drain – Airport – L.G. Whitcomb Landscaping LLC - $142,000
Motion made and seconded to recommend contract to City Council, motion passed unanimously.
f. Contract Request – Retube Boiler – Airport – CCB Construction Services - $14,594
Motion made and seconded to approve contract, motion passed unanimously.
g. Contract Request – Laurel Circle Outfall Repair – Stormwater – Gardner Construction - $20,900
Motion made and seconded to approve contract, motion passed unanimously.
h. Contract Request – Maintenance of Hogan Rd Stormwater System – Stormwater – Vortex Services -
$15,200
Motion made and seconded to approve contract, motion passed unanimously.
i. Stream Monitoring Bid Protest
This item was tabled at the June 7, 2021 Finance Committee to this agenda. Staff request is to table
this item to a date to be determined to allow for additional time to review the information.
Motion made and seconded to table this item to a Special Finance Committee on July 12, 2021.
Meeting adjourned at 6:52 pm