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Working Group considers point-of-sale devices and container purchase tied to $8,000 grant
Summary
Members reviewed proposed point-of-sale hardware options (two tablets/phones and a portable receipt printer) and discussed container procurement and a pending grant application worth up to $8,000 that could cover two containers.
The working group discussed hardware and procurement options for the transfer station at its June 11 meeting.
Marc Trachtenberg outlined a proposed point-of-sale package consisting of two phone/tablet devices and a portable cordless receipt printer; members discussed buying refurbished or open-box equipment to lower costs. On containers, Tara White said a grant application had been filed with a maximum potential award of $8,000—sufficient to cover two containers. Members noted favorable spot pricing for side-opening containers with roll-up doors and debated whether locking in a price before a grant decision could jeopardize eligibility.
Why it matters: Point-of-sale equipment will determine how fees are collected and recorded; container procurement is tied to a pending grant whose outcome could determine the town's purchasing options.
Next steps: Marc will send point-of-sale hardware links and purchase details to Tara for approval and copy Jennifer. The group will wait for the grant decision expected in the fall before finalizing container purchases to avoid jeopardizing eligibility.
