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Monday, October 7, 2024
What happened with the infield groomer town meeting approved?
Select Board meeting of July 25, 2018.
John Caplis chairman.
g. Action RE: Lawn Tractor, Infield Groomer & Associated Retrofits~
Fortes requested this item be taken first as Mr. May had a comment on it. This item was taken before item A. Morrison asked when and how the item came to be changed. Carter explained that the company had no recollection of giving the original quote as it had been so long, and they had him come out to give a new quote. Rick Moulton from NRSD was in attendance and gave his professional opinion on the machine quoted. Carter said he believes this is the same machine that NRSD uses on their fields. Haley Brooks asked Scott Dill of the Rec Committee to come forward and explain what was discussed. Scott explained that this equipment will work well for the purpose it is needed for and right now they do not have equipment to use for grooming the fields. Mr. May made a comment and cursed then Caplis interrupted him and stated that he heard him loud and clear and understood what his point was. Much discussion regarding whether the Capital Planning Committee should review this. Haley Brooks moved to approve the purchase of a John Deere tractor with attachments as proposed with the extended warranty at the cost of approximately $16,500.00; as seconded by Morrison. Fortes abstained. Motion carries 3-0.
One example of selectmen overriding town meeting vote.