HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1986 FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
June 23, 1986
6:30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Chairperson Dowie, Miller and Seeker.
It was moved by Miller, seconded by Seeber that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Motion carried.
The following bids were reviewed for a garbage packer for the Street
Department:
Bidder Amount
Elliott Equipment Company, $28,500.00.
Sage Truck Equipment, $19,785.00
Alternate bid: $16,895.00
Wayne Engineering Corporation, $14,990.00.
It was moved by Seeber, seconded by Miller that the recommendation of the
Street Department to accept the low bid of Wayne Engineering Corporation in
the amount of $14,990.00 be approved. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Department for authorization to seek bids for purchase
of communications ear-mikes for the hazardous materials program was reviewed.
Several questions about this purchase were heard. It was moved by Seeber,
seconded by Miller that action on this item be tabled for two weeks pending
the receipt of further information. Motion carried.
The following bids were reviewed for a used trailer-hydraulic or tilt-top to
haul a heavy roller for the Street Department:
Altorfer Machinery Co. (Towmaster)
Discounted price: $11,130.00
Less trade-in (our Birmingham) 4,000.00
Net Cost: $- 7,1_30.00
F.O.B. - Waterloo
Herman Brown Company '(Wisconsin)
Discounted price: $17,972.00
Less trade-in (our Birmingham) 6,000.00
Net Cost: $11,972.00
F.O.B. - Factor - Richfield, WI
(Note: We would pick up the new trailer
at factory and also deliver trade-in to
Cedar Rapids. )
Swaney Equipment Co. (Eager Beaver)
Discounted price: $13,900.00
Less trade-in (our Birmingham) 6,100.00
Net Cost: $ 7,800.00
F.O.B. - Waterloo
It was the recommendation of the Street Department to accept the bid of
Swaney Equipment Co. Money for this item is available in the Fiscal Year
1987 operating budget. It was moved by Seeber, seconded by Dowie that
authorization be given to the Street Department to purchase the roller
from Swaney Equipment Co. Motion carried.
It was moved by Seeber, seconded by Miller that the garbage refund for
707 Fletcher Avenue to Roxanne Elsie in the amount of $34.80 be approved.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Miller, seconded by Seeber that the bills for payment be
recommended to the Council for approval . Motion carried.
With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned.
Larry P. Burger
Clerk/Auditor