JB
jeff bennett
Today, 6:59 AM
selectmen.fortes@templeton1.org;
Selectman Caplis (selectmen.caplis@templeton1.org);
Selectwoman, Diane (seldhaleybrooks@templeton1.org);
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Okay, according to some, Templeton taxpayers saved $7,000.00 by being asked to vote for one thing and then end up paying for something else. Should taxpayers be happy with the savings, yet be upset with being the switch?
As selectmen Fortes said and is quoted in the snews, "I agree with the purchase but not the process"
So, if this lawn tractor is such a good deal, why did the company not suggest it in the first place, I mean it seems like a great way to build a customer base; showing a perhaps unknowledgeable customer how to get a machine that will do what you want it to and then some and save you money.
Looks like a department did not do enough research. Moving forward, how is anything presented to town meeting to be trusted, as in, is this one tone truck with a plow and wing really best for the job it is "sold" as doing. (as in sold or presented to the voters in order to get money for it)
I did see that trying to compare an infield groomer to the lawn tractor purchased was "it is really comparing apples to oranges comparing one machine to another" (that is from Padula Brothers John Deere dealership.)
Newspaper states new lawn tractor costs $16,311.00. I wonder what the bids came in at dollar wise?
Page 177 of spending plan lists infield groomer with a requested amount of $22,000.00*
* = moved to Capital
page 273 of the spending plan shows Capital; FY 2019 request of $15,000.00 for infield groomer
page 273 of spending plan shows Capital; FY 2019 T/A approved of $15,000.00 for infield groomer
page 274 of spending plan shows spread sheet for Capital:
DPW / B&G - defer - infield groomer/ $5,000.00 from TMLWP and $10,000.00 from free cash or overlay.
*TMLWP = Templeton Municipal Light & Water Plant.
Meeting minutes from TMLWP of March 6, 2018 show the TMLWP commissioners voting to "donate" $5,000.00 towards infield groomer for Templeton.
Article 30 from the May 2018 annual Town Meeting voters guide shows a capital item as Infield Groomer for $10,000.00.
So, the news paper has the lawn tractor at $16,311.00 and between the light department and town meeting vote, there is $15,000.00 voted/appropriated for an infield groomer. Looking at the information in hand, where did that $7,000.00 savings come from again?
From what is on the town website and meeting minutes from TMLWP, is shows $15,000.00 voted and now the newspaper shows $16,311.00 spent?
As selectmen Fortes said and is quoted in the snews, "I agree with the purchase but not the process"
So, if this lawn tractor is such a good deal, why did the company not suggest it in the first place, I mean it seems like a great way to build a customer base; showing a perhaps unknowledgeable customer how to get a machine that will do what you want it to and then some and save you money.
Looks like a department did not do enough research. Moving forward, how is anything presented to town meeting to be trusted, as in, is this one tone truck with a plow and wing really best for the job it is "sold" as doing. (as in sold or presented to the voters in order to get money for it)
I did see that trying to compare an infield groomer to the lawn tractor purchased was "it is really comparing apples to oranges comparing one machine to another" (that is from Padula Brothers John Deere dealership.)
Newspaper states new lawn tractor costs $16,311.00. I wonder what the bids came in at dollar wise?
Page 177 of spending plan lists infield groomer with a requested amount of $22,000.00*
* = moved to Capital
page 273 of the spending plan shows Capital; FY 2019 request of $15,000.00 for infield groomer
page 273 of spending plan shows Capital; FY 2019 T/A approved of $15,000.00 for infield groomer
page 274 of spending plan shows spread sheet for Capital:
DPW / B&G - defer - infield groomer/ $5,000.00 from TMLWP and $10,000.00 from free cash or overlay.
*TMLWP = Templeton Municipal Light & Water Plant.
Meeting minutes from TMLWP of March 6, 2018 show the TMLWP commissioners voting to "donate" $5,000.00 towards infield groomer for Templeton.
Article 30 from the May 2018 annual Town Meeting voters guide shows a capital item as Infield Groomer for $10,000.00.
So, the news paper has the lawn tractor at $16,311.00 and between the light department and town meeting vote, there is $15,000.00 voted/appropriated for an infield groomer. Looking at the information in hand, where did that $7,000.00 savings come from again?
From what is on the town website and meeting minutes from TMLWP, is shows $15,000.00 voted and now the newspaper shows $16,311.00 spent?
Stirs coffee with spoon slowly ... can’t wait !
ReplyDeleteit better be a large cup, it will be a long wait for a response
ReplyDeleteCarter and the BOS did a little "move" to get this done.
ReplyDeleteCarter combined two purchases. $15,000 for the infield groomer and $8500 for the lawnmower listed in the Capital plan.
Carter and the BOS spent $3200 on the groomer. $1000 on retrofitting it to an old machine. Then they spent $12,100 or so on a inefficient lawnmower.
Nothing about this purchase matches the Capital Plan or the Town Meeting Vote. Nothing about this plan matches the appropriation request for the equipment. This was a big middle finger to the Taxpayer, the Capital Planning Committee and the rules in place.
BOBM you need math help ... I would suggest remedial class with your comrades perhaps.
ReplyDeletePlease teach me...........oh smart one. Show me my error.
ReplyDeletewell smartnuff, hope your coffee did not get cold, one selectmen responded to email and said he will try to attend advisory committee meeting
ReplyDeletejustsmartenough is a troll. Don't even engage him. I'm sure I will now be a troll target
ReplyDeleteIf "notsmartenough" wants to create problems, I agree, treat his post as a zero post! That will get him what he deserves, nothing !
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