REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
A meeting of the Finance Committee was held on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Aldermanic Chamber.
Mayor Jim Donchess, Chairman, presided.
Members of the Committee present: Alderman Michael B. O’Brien, Vice Chair
Alderman-at-Large Brandon Michael Laws
Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright
Alderman Patricia Klee
Members not in Attendance: Alderwoman-at-Large Shoshanna Kelly
Alderman June M. Caron
Also in Attendance: Kim Kleiner, Director, Administrative Services
David G. Fredette, Treasurer/Tax Collector
Dan Kooken, Purchasing Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
COMMUNICATIONS
There being no objection, Mayor Donchess suspended the rules to allow for the introduction of a
communication received after the agenda was prepared
From: Dan Kooken, Purchasing Manager
Re: Extension of Contract for Phase 2 of Consulting regarding Implementation of Fundraising for the
Performing Arts Center
MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
EXTENSION WITH FULL CIRCLE CONSULTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,000. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE
IN DEPARTMENT: 183 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; FUND: PAC PROJECT COST
MOTION CARRIED
From: Mayor Jim Donchess
Re: Contract for Construction of the Heritage Rail Trail to Mine Falls Park Trail and Pedestrian Bridge
Change Order #3 and #4
MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE
ON THE QUESTION
Alderman Laws
| just think it is worth putting on the record so if anybody is watching knows that this is actually cheaper.
Usually when we are doing these change orders it is because it is costing the City more money.