HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-25-1977BOARD OF SELECTMEN %LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Meeting
July 25, 1977
Present: Selectmen Robert DeLong, Douglas Titus, and David Clemmey;
Recording Secretary Diane Hunt. Selectman Colella arrived at
8:20 p.m.
Meeting opened at 7:43 p.m.
The Board of Light Commissioners reviewed the bids received for two Light
Department veWles, a sedan and a pickup truck. The low bid was Vicino
Buick's at $3,837.74 forthe pickup truck and $4,500 for the Sedan. The
Board discussed the specifications and newspaper ad. Selectman Clemmey
noted that the ad in the paper should have called for the car being bid
two ways, a car in stock and a 1978 model; also, to have the air condition-
ing and AM /FM radio as an option.
Regarding the truck bid, Selectman DeLong moved that the Board of Selectmen
as Light Commissioners recommend the award of the bid to the low bidder,
Vicino Buick. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 3 -0.
Regarding the bid for the sedan, Selectman Clemmey moved to recommend that
all the bids be rejected, and readvertised add rebid to include the options
discussed. Motion seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 3 -0.
Also discussed was the war memorial bid. The warranty requested from Monti
Granite Company was reviewed, and Selectman DeLong suggested that the Board
check into hiring a clerk of the works ( a non - bidder) to make sure that the
specifications and quality of granite was met. Selectman Titus will contact
a party in Middleboro to see about the cost for this.
Selectman DeLong moved that the Board go into Executive
a Police matter regarding personality and character and
individual. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, Roll Call
Clemmey - yes; and Titus - yes. It was noted that the
to open session. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
(Note: Executive Session not held - cancelled).
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Session to discuss
the reputation of an
Vote: DeLong - yes;
Board mould not return