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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)