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Assessors direct clerk to pursue internet/phone upgrades, website RFPs, Trio module pricing and bank investment talks
Summary
The Board directed the clerk to contact Fidium about office phone and internet upgrades, prepare a 3–4 vendor RFP for website services (including Expenet), consult Trio about motor vehicle and accounting modules, and begin conversations with Skowhegan Savings and another bank about investment options.
The Board of Assessors instructed the clerk to take several steps to modernize office operations and explore financial options. The clerk was directed to contact Fidium about upgrading phone and internet service, prepare a list of three to four vendors (including Expenet) to solicit proposals for website design and hosting, and reach out to Trio to discuss pricing for upgrading motor vehicle and accounting modules. The Board also discussed beginning conversations with Skowhegan Savings and potentially another financial institution about investment opportunities offering higher yields with minimal liability.
Why it matters: Modernizing communications, the website, and municipal software could streamline services for residents and improve record keeping. Investment discussions could affect how the plantation manages reserve funds.
What was said: The clerk reported the Board’s direction to contact vendors and prepare an RFP list. The Assessors discussed approaching Skowhegan Savings and another institution to explore investment options.
Next steps: The clerk will contact the named vendors and financial institutions and prepare an RFP list to bring back to the Board for review.
