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Select Board approves $2,289.98 purchase of soccer nets, urges clearer procurement practices
Summary
After the Recreation Director presented late quotes, the Select Board approved purchasing soccer nets from Net World Sports for $2,289.98 and instructed the Recreation Committee on proper bidding and documentation procedures.
The Acton Select Board on June 26 approved the Recreation Director's recommendation to buy a set of soccer nets from Net World Sports for $2,289.98, while calling for improved procurement practices for committees.
Singleton, identified in the meeting record as the Recreation Director, presented three quotes late in the day. Board members expressed concern about last-minute submissions and inconsistent documentation; the board advised the Recreation Director to coordinate with the Town Treasurer on budgets and to provide hard-copy documentation for purchases. Thomas McGurty recommended that the Recreation Chair pursue bid-preparation training.
Board member Daniel Norwood moved to approve the purchase; the motion was seconded by Jon Denekamp. The vote passed 4–0 with McGurty recorded as abstaining. The Town Administrator noted a potential issue with the recommended vendor previously being outside the United States and past bank-processing problems; Norwood suggested the bank could be contacted in advance to prevent payment issues.
Singleton also asked about posting soccer signups on the town's lighted board; the Town Administrator requested the request be sent by email. The Recreation Committee plans an inventory check of their shed on Sunday, June 30 and a proposed meeting on July 11, 2024. The committee's appointments expire the next day, and the board encouraged a reminder email to the committee.
