CC MTG MINUTES AUGUST 28 2017 MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
f� August 28,2017
Members Present; Christopher Johnson—Chair
Richard Theroux
Paul Cavallo
Members Absent: Gina Letellier
Cecilia Calabrese
Also Present: James Cichetti (ex-officio)
Joseph Mineo (ex-officio)
Cheryl St. John,Auditor
Fire Chief Sirois
Called to Order: Meeting was called to order by Chairman Johnson at 7:00 P.M. in the
Peirce Room at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street,Agawam, MA.
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AGENDA
1. Approval of minutes dated August 7, 2017.
00 Motion to approve minutes made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor
Theroux and minutes approved by a 3 yes 0 no and 2 absent vote.
2. TR-2017-48 - A Resolution to appropriate and authorize borrowing in the
amount of $1,290,675.88 for engine replacement and fleet improvement project
!� (Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
Chief Sirois explained the need to replace the current 2008 engines as front line
' apparatus. Chief Sirois indicated that the 2008 engines would undergo some work to
repair rust and be utilized as backup pieces while the 1996 engines will be retired. The
! amount requested is based on a state bid program that allows municipalities to price new
' apparatus without the need to develop detailed specifications. The new engines would be
manufactured by Pierce and the price quote included updating and upgrading equipment
for the new engines, as well as, rust repair work on the existing engines. Councilor
' Theroux made a motion to send a positive recommendation to the Council which was
! seconded by Councilor Cavallo and the vote was approved by a 3 yes 0 no and 2 absent
vote.
3. TQ-2017-28 -Voucher List for MMA Annual Dues $5,434.00
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The funding provides for the town's membership in the Massachusetts Municipal
Association which includes the Council and Mayor. Councilor Theroux made a motion
to send a positive recommendation to the Council which was seconded by Councilor
Cavallo and the vote was approved by a 3 yes 0 no and 2 absent vote.
•' 4. Review of carryover requests with City Auditor.
There was a brief discussion regarding carryovers already approved by the Auditor.
There was no discussion regarding any particular carryover request as Councilor Theroux
• believes that discussion should happen in January.
5. Any other business that may legally come before the Committee.
None.
! 6. Adjournment.
There was a motion to adjourn made, seconded and approved at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
' Christopher Johnson,Chair
Finance Committee
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