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Somerville council approves contracts, accepts resignation and OKs bills totaling about $850,000
Summary
At its Sept. 2 meeting the council approved a consent agenda of resolutions including a large fire apparatus contract, accepted a resignation, approved change orders and authorized sale of surplus property; the council also approved bills and vouchers with a grand total of $849,847.76.
The Somerville Borough Council approved multiple consent resolutions and motions at its Sept. 2 meeting, including contract awards, a personnel resignation acceptance and payment of bills totaling roughly $849,848.
Key actions approved (consent agenda): - Resolution 236: Award of a contract to W.E. Timmerman for a trailer‑mounted self‑contained vacuum debris collector (details as noted on the agenda). - Resolution 237: Acceptance of the resignation of Nasir Petis Jackson (effective Aug. 16) and authorization of payment owing the borough for accrued time in the amount of $1,179.36, due Oct. 1. - Resolution 238: Authorization (as stated) to award a contract to Absolute Fire Protection per Sourcewell cooperative pricing for a 75‑foot rear‑mount aerial apparatus; transcript lists a quoted amount of $1,474,909 with a trade‑in of $414,000 for a net sale amount of $1,060,909. - Resolution 239: Approving appropriation language for Chapter 159 funds from the National Opioid Settlement Trust (as noted). - Resolution 241: Support for a T‑Mobile Hometown Grant application submitted by the DSA for artistic improvements to a walkway/greenway area. - Other consent items included a planning‑board referral for the B‑5 zone on Route 22, a change order for Carol Pedro Playground ($7,306; new contract amount $213,358) and authorization to sell surplus property (a 2009 Dodge Charger SE) by municipal bid.
Bills and vouchers: Finance reported a bills list and a grand total of $849,847.76; the council moved and approved payment by roll call.
Why it matters: The Absolute Fire Protection apparatus and the playground change order represent sizable municipal spending and capital work; the resignation and opioid settlement funds affect personnel and program resources.
The consent agenda and bills were adopted by roll call vote; the council did not specify additional public hearings for these items during the meeting.
