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Board approves purchase of one ergonomic chair now; full office chair plan deferred
Summary
After reviewing quotes and delivery costs for new office chairs, the board approved buying one ergonomic chair for a staff member now and deferred bulk replacement pending further input and needs assessment.
The Select Board discussed multiple quotes for replacing office chairs and considered buying eight high-end chairs with white-glove delivery. Staff presented a quote of about $2,312 for eight chairs and a delivery/setup fee estimated at $500 to $700, which would bring the total to roughly $2,812 to $3,012.
Board members disagreed on replacing all chairs at once; some argued that higher-quality chairs are a longer-term investment and cost-effective, while others said the expenditure seemed large given current use patterns. After discussion, members authorized the purchase of a single ergonomic chair for a staff member (motion to purchase one chair for Austin) so the board can evaluate use and fit before committing to a larger purchase. The motion passed by voice vote.
Board members also discussed a separate motion earlier to authorize five chairs for Leah; the meeting record shows multiple related motions and follow-up actions but the explicit final authorization at this meeting was for the single chair purchase. Staff will continue to research vendors and delivery options and may return with a volume quote if additional chairs are requested.
