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Finance Committee Minutes
September 16, 2024
Council Chambers, 262 Harlow St.
Councilors in Attendance (Committee Members): Tremble, Fournier, Yacoubagha,
Deane, Leonard
Other Councilors in Attendance: Hawes, Pelletier (Zoom), Schaefer, Fish
Staff in Attendance: Little, Emerson, Davis, Morin, Smith, Laurie
Meeting Start: 5:15 pm
1. Consent Agenda
a. Used Vehicle Purchase — Police/Fleet— Quirk Hyundai - $23,613
Motion made and seconded to approve purchase; motion passed unanimously
2. Bids/Purchasing
a. Jet Truck— Water Quality— Sanitary Equipment Company Inc. - $598,925
Motion made and seconded to recommend purchase; motion passed unanimously
3. Taxpayer Request— Settlement for 13 B Street Birch Hill Estates
Staff recommended to accept the proposal of payment of all tax principal and legal fees and
waive interest and lien fees. The estimated cost to the City as tax acquired property would be
more than the write-off.
Motion made and seconded to approve staff recommendation; motion passed unanimously
4. Resolve —Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $254,000 for a
Two-Year Maine CDC Grant: Maine's Project to Prevent Prescription Drug/Opioid
Overdose-Related Deaths in Penobscot County
Motion made and seconded to recommend approval; motion passed unanimously
5. Resolve - Authorizing City Manager to Accept and Appropriate Funding From the
2024 Inflation Reduction Act Urban &Community Forestry/Project Canopy Grant
in the Amount of$75,000 through the Maine Forest Service
Motion made and seconded to recommend approval; motion passed unanimously
Meeting Adjourned: 5:24 pm
Upcoming Items(subject to change)
(Anticipated dates are subject to change)
• Matured Tax and Utility Lien Policy (October 7, 2024)
• Abatement Policy (TBA)