Busy Finance Committee Meeting Features Various Department Heads in Gardner MA
Finance Committee heard from Fire Chief Lagoy regarding equipment and the status of the Fire Station Headquarters, Police Chief Eric McAvene regarding upgrading service weapons, City Engineer Rob Oliva, DPW Director Dane Arnold, Director Trevor Beauregard, and others. 165 page Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY
Among the Items: Mayor Nicholson requested a $2 million loan for the new Fire Truck to be ordered for delivery in several years, an order of just over $500k from the Stabilization fund for the truck down payment. There was a request for just under $14k for the Wayside Pond – Dam Project Account and $220k from free cash to the Mass Trail Grant Match account. Finance Committee recommended approval by the full City Council. Mayor Michael Nicholson also notified the Committee and Council that there will be an upcoming request regarding Fire Department roof repairs.
The Mayor requested the 30% matching funds of $156k for a new playground at Ovila Case. See letter. The old playground had to be torn down earlier this year for safety reasons. The remaining 70% will be covered by a grant if approved.