Town of Bridgton Annual Report FY20
Bridgton Annual Town Report 07.01.19 – 06.30.20
Special Thanks to those who submitted photos and were selected for this years Annual Report!
Bridgton Annual Town Report 07.01.19 – 06.30.20
Special Thanks to those who submitted photos and were selected for this years Annual Report!
At this time residents can expect that the roads will remain unpaved for at least the next several weeks. Sargent plans to come back through and pave each road once the sewer has been completed on multiple streets. In the areas where the water and sewer work is being done, the road will not be paved until both water and sewer work is completed.
Areas that have ongoing sewer work are: Harrison Road, Gibbs Avenue, Kennard Street, and Creamery Street.
Area that has ongoing water main work is: Church Street and Fowler Street.
A field engineer from Woodard and Curran will be going around to each house to confirm the proposed sewer lateral location with the property owner so please be on the look-out for them.
Click here to view the PDF Version of Map Updates for 05.31-06.07
Bridgton RFP for Auditing Services – PDF
The Town of Bridgton is requesting proposals from qualified public certified accountant firms for auditing and related services for a three-year period beginning with fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The audit firm will be required to perform the audit in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as adopted by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The firm may also be required to perform the audit (if applicable) in accordance with the provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
BID SPECIFICATIONS
Each bid must contain the following information;
To be considered, (5) five original copies of the written proposal must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 24, 2021, addressed to the Town Manager, Town of Bridgton, 3 Chase St., Suite 1, Bridgton, ME, 04009, in a sealed enveloped marked “Bid: Request for Auditing Services”. DO NOT OPEN UNTIL June 24, 2021. Faxed or emailed bids will NOT be accepted, nor proposals received after that date and time. Bids shall be opened at the Town Office at that time, and it is anticipated that the Town Manager will make an award on June 28, 2021. Any questions concerning the request for proposal should be emailed to finofficer@bridgtonmaine.org. The Town of Bridgton reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, is not required to accept the lowest bid if in the best interest of the Town and reserves the right to waive any informalities.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Town of Bridgton is incorporated under the laws of the State of Maine and operates under a Town Manager/Board of Selectmen/Town meeting form of government. The proposed gross annual budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, is approximately $18M and includes the school and county appropriations. We anticipate the gross annual budget for fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023, to be significantly higher due to (3) three large constructions projects; (2) of which are being partially funded with GOBs totaling $4.3M from the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, and (1) $22M wastewater expansion project being partially funded by a $10M grant from Rural Development and $10.5M from Bond Anticipation Notes.
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The Town’s major departments include general government, health and welfare, fire, police, public works, cemeteries, parks and recreation and there are also separate enterprise funds for a wastewater department and a town-owned campground. The Town also receives funding from CDBG and has (2) two TIF districts. The Town has several reserve accounts, special revenue funds, proprietary funds, capital project funds, and permanent funds. The Town of Bridgton is located in Cumberland County and operates under a Town Manager/Town Meeting/Board of Selectmen form of Government.
The Town of Bridgton employs approximately 40 full-time employees and several part-time and seasonal employees.
The Town’s financial records excluding fixed assets are generated using various modules to include real estate and personal property taxes, payroll, cash receipting, utility billing, and budgetary accounting software with Harris Local Government a/k/a TRIO.
All interested firms acknowledge that the Town of Bridgton will not pay for any costs incurred in connection with the preparation of the proposal. All firms also understand that the proposal, once submitted to the Town, then becomes a public document and is available for inspection by any interested parties in accordance with the Freedom of information Act (FOIA).
SCOPE OF AUDIT
Each year beginning with the FY2022 audit, pre-audit field work shall be scheduled preferably in May but prior to June 30, the exception being the FY2021 audit due to the timing of the RFP, and the audit will begin when the financial records have been closed for the year. Both will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time for all parties involved. The auditing firm agrees to provide all necessary personnel, materials, and computer equipment to perform the audit.
The auditor shall conduct an examination and testing of the accounts, records, internal controls, and operating procedures for the Town of Bridgton. Upon completion, the auditor will submit a management letter to the Town Manager/Town Treasurer if necessary, to identify any inefficiencies, deficiencies, recommendations to improve internal controls, and/or financial management policies. The auditor shall furnish adjusting entries, if needed, to revenue, expenditure, and general ledger accounts. The auditing firm shall agree to make available upon request any supporting work papers in electronic format preferably excel used in the preparation of the audit documents.
The audit report and financial statements will include the following;
Independent Auditor’s Report
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
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BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Government-wide Financial Statements
Fund Financial Statements
Required Supplementary Information:
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Additional Reports (if applicable):
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The auditing firm is expected to provide the Town of Bridgton’s management with information on current development and professional pronouncements with GASB or other regulatory agencies which could affect its financial operations and management.
The auditing firm may also be called upon to provide assistance to personnel in the event of an unforeseen change in management or the finance officer. Please provide the hourly rate for such services for each of the (3) years.
At this time residents can expect that the roads will remain unpaved for at least the next several weeks. Sargent plans to come back through and pave each road once the sewer has been completed on multiple streets. In the areas where the water and sewer work is being done, the road will not be paved until both water and sewer work is completed.
Areas that have ongoing sewer work are: Harrison Road, Iredale Street, Park Street, Wayside Avenue, Kennard Street, and Creamery Street.
Area that has ongoing water main work is: Church Street and Fowler Street.
A field engineer from Woodard and Curran will be going around to each house to confirm the proposed sewer lateral location with the property owner so please be on the look-out for them.
Click here to view the PDF Version of Map Updates for 05.24-06.04
The Municipal office will be closed today Tuesday, May 25th for staff administration of the election. We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday May 26th.
If you are looking to vote, please proceed to the election location at the Old Town Hall at 26 N. High Street, Bridgton.
Department Heads Available by Appointment:
Town Manager – Robert Peabody Jr – 207-803-9958
Deputy Town Manager- Georgiann Fleck- 207-803-9959
Code Enforcement Officer- Brenda Day- 207-803-9963
Community Development – Linda LaCroix – 207-803-9956
Financial Officer- Charisse Keach- 207-803-9957
Fire Chief- Tom Harriman- 207-803-9955
Police Chief – Phil Jones- 207-803-9976
Public Services- Diane Kiriaji- 207-803-9999
Recreation Director Gary Colello 207-803-9960
Town Clerk Laurie Chadbourne 207-803-9950
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The Municipal office will be closed Tuesday, May 25th for staff administration of the election. We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday May 26th.
If you are looking to vote, please proceed to the election location at the Old Town Hall at 26 N. High Street, Bridgton.
Department Heads Available by Appointment:
Town Manager – Robert Peabody Jr – 207-803-9958
Deputy Town Manager- Georgiann Fleck- 207-803-9959
Code Enforcement Officer- Brenda Day- 207-803-9963
Community Development – Linda LaCroix – 207-803-9956
Financial Officer- Charisse Keach- 207-803-9957
Fire Chief- Tom Harriman- 207-803-9955
Police Chief – Phil Jones- 207-803-9976
Public Services- Diane Kiriaji- 207-803-9999
Recreation Director Gary Colello 207-803-9960
Town Clerk Laurie Chadbourne 207-803-9950
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
At this time residents can expect that the roads will remain unpaved for at least the next several weeks. Sargent plans to come back through and pave each road once the sewer has been completed on multiple streets. In the areas where the water and sewer work is being done, the road will not be paved until both water and sewer work is completed.
Areas that have ongoing sewer work are: Harrison Road, Iredale Street, Bacon Street, Wayside Avenue, Kennard Street, and Creamery Street.
Area that has ongoing water main work is: Church Street and Fowler Street.
A field engineer from Woodard and Curran will be going around to each house to confirm the proposed sewer lateral location with the property owner so please be on the look-out for them.
Click here to view the PDF Version of Map Updates for 05.17-05.28
At this time residents can expect that the roads will remain unpaved for at least the next several weeks. Sargent plans to come back through and pave each road once the sewer has been completed on multiple streets. In the areas where the water and sewer work is being done, the road will not be paved until both water and sewer work is completed.
Areas that have ongoing sewer work are: Harrison Road, Crockett Street, Iredale Street, Park Street, Nulty Street, Bacon Street, Wayside Avenue, Kennard Street.
Area that has ongoing water main work is: Church Street.
A field engineer from Woodard and Curran will be going around to each house to confirm the proposed sewer lateral location with the property owner so please be on the look-out for them.
Click here to view the PDF Version of Map Updates for 05.10-05.21
The second dose mobile vaccination clinic (for those who were vaccinated April 18th– 22nd in Windham)
is scheduled to be at the same location (behind Hannaford) from May 17th– 20th, 8:30 – 5:00pm each day.
To make an appointment for second shots, individuals will need to call the Community Vaccination Line at:
1-888-445-4111
If you have any questions, or need assistance, or special supports – please reach out to me at 207-485-0541
At this time residents can expect that the roads will remain unpaved for at least the next several weeks. Sargent plans to come back through and pave each road once the sewer has been completed on multiple streets. In the areas where the water and sewer work is being done, the road will not be paved until both water and sewer work is completed.
Areas that include both water and sewer work are: Harrison Road, Crockett Street, Iredale Street, Park Street, Nulty Street, Bacon Street, Wayside Avenue, Kennard Street, and Church Street.
A field engineer from Woodard and Curran will be going around to each house to confirm the proposed sewer lateral location with the property owner so please be on the look-out for them.
Click here to view the PDF Version of Map Updates for 05.03.21 -0 5.14.21
TRANSFER STATION
Stickers (2 year) …………………………………………………………………….. $10.00
Commercial Haulers (2 year) ………………………………………………….. $200.00
Demolition ……………………………………………………………………………. $0.10 per pound
Bulky ……………………………………………………………………………………. $5.00 each item
Tires: (car, SUV, Light Truck, Motorcycle) off wheel …………………. $3.00 each
Tires: (car, SUV, Light Truck, Motorcycle) on rim …………………….. $6.00 each
Tires: (Commercial Truck) ……………………………………………………… $10.00 each
Tires: (Commercial Truck) on wheel ………………………………………… $20.00 each
Large Equipment Tires: ………………………………………………………….. (See Attendant)
Items containing Freon …………………………………………………………… $25.00 each
Universal Waste (Items that contain mercury):
CFL’s ……………………………………………………………………………………… $0.75 each
2 Foot Tube …………………………………………………………………………….. $0.20 each
4 Foot Tube …………………………………………………………………………….. $0.35 each
8 Foot Tube …………………………………………………………………………….. $0.70 each
U Shape Bulbs …………………………………………………………………………. $0.70 each
Thermostats ……………………………………………………………………………. $1.00 each
Mercury Vapor ………………………………………………………………………… $1.00 each
Opening on a Closed Day (Contractors) ……………………………………… $150.00
Compost for Sale ………………………………………………………………………. $10.00 per yard
Minimum payment ……….. $5.00
* If item is not listed there may not be a fee, but ask an attendant. All fees are subject to change without notice.
At this time residents can expect that the roads will remain unpaved for at least the next several weeks. Sargent plans to come back through and pave each road once the sewer has been completed on multiple streets. In the areas where the water and sewer work is being done, the road will not be paved until both water and sewer work is completed.
Areas that include both water and sewer work are: Nulty Street, Church Street, Cottage Street, Gage Street, Fowler Street, Walker Street, and the area of Willet Road intersection with Route 302.
A field engineer from Woodard and Curran will be going around to each house to confirm the proposed sewer lateral location with the property owner so please be on the look-out for them. The in-person meetings with the engineer are expected to being April 23rd in the Nulty Street Area.
Click here to view the PDF Version of Map Updates for 04.26-05.07
ROAD POSTINGS
We will be pulling the road postings in Bridgton
on Tuesday, April 20th.
The goal is to vaccinate up to 250 people per day at the mobile clinic. Vaccinations will be free. Please note that appointments are required in advance of the mobile clinic. To check availability of appointments at specific clinics, please call the State’s Community Vaccination Line at 1-888-445-4111. Information on scheduling appointments at all sites will become available on a rolling basis on the state vaccination website in the coming days. For more information about the mobile vaccination clinic please click Here to be redirected.