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Select Board debates waiving purchase policy as Assistant Chief Gay explains procurement issue
Summary
Board members discussed a request to waive the town's purchase policy due to 'compelling circumstances' and the absence of bids; Assistant Chief Gay was asked to explain, and at least one member opposed waiving the policy. No final decision is recorded in the provided segments.
During the March 17, 2006 Select Board meeting members considered whether to waive the town’s purchase policy for an item described as having 'compelling circumstances.' The Chair introduced the item and said Assistant Chief Gay was present to "walk us through" the case.
A Select Board member moved to place the item on the table and asked to hear Assistant Chief Gay before further action. Members discussed that there were no bids for the procurement. A Select Board member stated, "I think we just have to say no," signaling opposition to granting a waiver in the absence of competitive bids. The transcript does not record a final vote or formal directive on the waiver in the available segments.
Assistant Chief Gay's explanation is referenced in the meeting record, but the provided transcript segments do not include a direct quoted explanation from Gay or a recorded outcome of the board's consideration. The matter was discussed under committees/projects/purchases and personnel; the board continued to other business after the discussion in the available excerpt.
