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Stonington sets mil rate, authorizes TAN and approves multiple procurement bids
Summary
Across 2020 meetings the Selectmen set a mil rate of 1.157, authorized a tax anticipation note of up to $550,000, awarded salt and snow bids, and approved several capital and maintenance expenditures; many votes were routine but intended to maintain services during pandemic uncertainty.
Stonington — Over a series of meetings in 2020 the Board of Selectmen took a number of fiscal and procurement actions intended to keep town services running amid uncertain revenues from the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Key actions included setting the 2020 mil rate at 1.157 and approving a $150,000 draw from surplus to offset tax bills. The board also authorized a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) of up to $550,000 to cover cash-flow needs; after opening bids the board accepted a Machias Bank offer and authorized the issuance of the note maturing Dec. 31, 2020.
On procurement and capital, the board accepted a low bid for a SHIP-funded pier ramp repair (awarded to Skip Eaton), approved Morton Salt as the supplier after reviewing bids, and awarded a snow bid to Del Gross. The board approved a $2,500 expenditure to install a reduction tank for Pier hoist #6 and authorized equipment purchases and the sale of excess pier hoists and gear.
Selectmen also approved several small, operational expenditures — including transfer station compactor work, sprinkler repairs, and purchase of a pressure washer for public works — as part of routine maintenance and asset-repair decisions.
What happens next: The board continues to monitor finances as tax collections come in; officials said they would revisit capital decisions if revenue shortfalls materialize and asked committees to complete proposals for town meeting votes where required.
Speakers and votes are drawn from the board minutes and meeting records.
