HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-11-20 Finance Committee Minutes FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
November 20, 2023
Councilors in Attendance —Tremble, Fournier, Leonard, Hawes, Deane, Fish,
Yacoubagha
Staff in Attendance— Huotari, Morin, Emerson, O'Donnell
1. Finance Committee Overview
Deputy Finance Director, Aimee Huotari provided an overview of the responsibilities,
structure, and types of action items commonly discussed by the Finance Committee.
2. Consent Agenda
a. ADA Van — Community Connector— Mobility Works - $53,000
b. Airfield Maintenance Vehicle —Airport—Varney GMC - $55,895
Motion made and seconded to approve consent agenda; motion passed unanimously.
3. Bids/Purchasing
a. Signage — Fixed Route Bus Stops — Community Connector— Centerline Utility
Services - $61,050
Motion made and seconded to approve purchase; motion passed unanimously.
b. Dakin Pool Resurfacing — Parks & Rec—Affordable Gunite Pools, Inc. - $145,517
Motion made and seconded to approve contract; motion passed unanimously.
c. Portable Column Lifts —Airport— Power Wash Sales, LLC - $62,995
Motion made and seconded to approve purchase; motion passed unanimously.
4. Recommendations for the City to Take Possession of Various Properties
Staff provided information regarding matured tax and/or utility liens on two vacant
properties. Staff has reviewed such accounts and recommends to take possession
of the two properties.
Motion made and seconded to approve taking possession of 45 Allen Street and 240
Grove Street, motion passed unanimously.
5. Council Order— General Relief Budget Carryforward
Motion made and seconded to recommend approval to the Council the carryforward of
$362,000 in General Relief operating budget funds, motion passed unanimously.
6. Update— City Hall Renovations
Assistant City Manager, Courtney O'Donnell updated Committee on the status of the City
Hall Renovations and location move to the Penquis building on Harlow Street. Timeline
for fiber installation and staff relocation was provided.
Meeting adjourned: 6:08 pm
Upcoming Items(subject to change)
(Anticipated dates are subject to change)
• Parking Management Services — (12-04-23)
• Procurement Policy Recommendations (TBA)