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Select Board approves $4,200 bell‑tower shingle repair, contingent on Heritage Commission sign‑off
Summary
The board voted to contract vendor C to replace shingles on the townhouse bell tower for $4,200, with the chair’s signature contingent on Heritage Commission approval; the board discussed larger copper options and lift costs but chose the lower immediate cost.
The Brookfield Select Board voted to approve a vendor quote of $4,200 to replace asphalt shingles on the bell tower of the townhouse, with the chair’s signature on the contract contingent on concurrence from the Heritage Commission.
Select Board members reviewed multiple quotes for shingle and copper work. Jan reported that vendor C quoted $4,200 to replace the bell tower shingles; vendor D’s shingle quote was $5,200. For copper finishes, vendor C quoted $9,800 and vendor D quoted $26,000. After discussion about lift costs and longer‑term expense, the board favored the lower shingle option to address immediate deterioration.
The motion as passed included a condition: the chair will sign the contract only if the Heritage Commission confirms that the shingle repair is acceptable. The board acknowledged the risk that the Heritage Commission could request reconsideration; if so, the board will revisit the item at its next meeting in three weeks.
Quotes from the meeting highlighted the practical decision-making: one member argued that “if we can solve the issue for 20 years for $4,200, I think it's a viable option,” and the chair confirmed the conditional approval, saying their signature “will be contingent upon agreement of the 4,200 asphalt by the Heritage Commission.”
Ending: The motion carried. Work scheduling will depend on vendor availability and the Heritage Commission’s response; the board left the matter to be revisited if the Heritage Commission objects.
