West Haven ARPA committee approves dozen invoices, updates progress on shelters, storm projects and training

The West Haven ARPA Committee approved a series of vendor invoices and heard progress reports on projects paid with American Rescue Plan Act funds during a regularly scheduled meeting. Committee members voted, by voice, to approve payments and move several projects toward closeout.

The actions covered routine contractor invoices, payments for storm-drain work, library internet-access support and training for the fire department. Committee members also received updates on a pending house acquisition connected to a fire-district project, boardwalk security cameras and the replacement of main electrical breakers at City Hall.

Why it matters: The committee’s approvals release ARPA funds for local infrastructure, social-support programs and public-safety training. Several items either completed construction and await closeout documentation or will require further monitoring, meaning the committee will track follow-up paperwork and warranties before final payments on some projects.

Most notable approvals and updates

Votes at a glance (selected items from the meeting) - Approve payment to UHY for $12,706.25 — approved by voice vote. - Approve payment to Carmody (amount not specified clearly in transcript) — approved by voice vote. - Approve storage-shed contract to Clatter Farms (lowest bid shown as “93.9” in packet) — approved by voice vote; one-year warranty noted; warranty does not cover fire per discussion. -…