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Selectmen review Fire Department generator billing; project remains within $25,000 warrant
Summary
The board reviewed invoices and deposits for a Fire Department generator purchase and was told the project should finish about $47 under the $25,000 voter-approved warrant; the Treasurer and Fire Chief reviewed invoices to confirm proper billing.
The Town Administrator reported details of the Fire Department generator purchase and associated invoices. Although the initial publicized low bid was $25,500, the vendor sold the unit to the town at cost ($21,500). A $12,750 deposit was paid, followed by invoices including $2,733 (partly for a new alarm meter box) and $5,889 (primarily conduits and extras). After remaining wiring costs are accounted for, the Town Administrator said the project should finish roughly $47 under the $25,000 approved by voters.
Selectmen expressed concern about being notified before disposal or transfer of town property; Selectmen David Winchell Jr. requested a standing notification to department heads about disposal of equipment. During public comment, resident Robin Ham defended the emergency rationale for the generator purchase, saying the building had no electricity and required immediate work. The board asked staff to continue coordinating invoice reviews with the Treasurer and Fire Chief and confirmed the project is expected to be within the approved budget.
