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Resident raises concerns as council tables proposed ARPA reallocation for radios and manlift
Summary
A resident warned that reallocating $30,000 in ARPA funds from an AML property could trigger repayment because of a 12/31/2024 deadline; councilors tabled the purchases of radios and a manlift pending further review.
Resident Jennifer Robinson urged caution over a proposal to reallocate $30,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from a property within the AML project to equipment purchases, saying the project’s 12/31/2024 deadline creates a risk that the town could be required to return the funding. According to Robinson, the Treasury Department was contacted for guidance on next steps.
Council then considered two vendor quotes: radios from FUBAR Enterprises for $19,300 (to be paid from ARPA) and a manlift from United Rentals for $35,000 total, of which $12,700 was proposed to come from ARPA. After discussion, Councilor Charlene Louk moved to table the item, Councilor Karen Phillips seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No final procurement decision was made; council deferred further action pending clarification on ARPA eligibility and timelines.
