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Board approves emergency HVAC, tree work, fireworks, patio paving and summer concert band
Summary
The Norton Board of Control approved five procurement items—an emergency police HVAC upgrade, tree service on Gardner Boulevard, fireworks, patio paving for the community center using NOPAC grant funds, and a band for the summer concert series—each by 4-0 votes.
The Norton Board of Control approved five procurement items by unanimous 4-0 votes during its March 17 meeting.
Police HVAC (Action Air Heating and Cooling): The board authorized up to $80,000 for an emergency heating-and-air upgrade at the police department to replace a cracked heat‑exchanger roof unit. The city described the purchase as an emergency repair; staff said the cost cap accounts for potential refrigerant price increases. Staff indicated the expenditure will be included in an upcoming appropriation amendment and will be presented to the council at first reading. The motion passed 4 to 0.
Tree service (Linger’s Lumberjacks): The board awarded tree‑service work on Gardner Boulevard to Linger’s Lumberjacks for an amount not to exceed $6,500. Members said the trees are leaning into the road and have exposed roots; the work was described as preventative maintenance and the board noted funds were budgeted. The board recorded that three quotes were received. The motion passed 4 to 0.
Fireworks (Rossi Inc.): The board approved purchasing fireworks from Rossi Inc. for up to $9,975. Staff said the item is budgeted from the parks/festival events line. Board members said the vendor’s price and show quality make the purchase reasonable. The motion passed 4 to 0.
Community-center patio paving (4 Acres Sons and Concrete): The board awarded patio and sidewalk concrete work for the community center to 4 Acres Sons and Concrete for up to $9,900. Staff said the work will be connected to a Veterans Memorial project and paid for with NOPAC grant funds. Board discussion noted a second quote from C and R Quality Construction at $16,966; the lower bid was selected. The motion passed 4 to 0.
Summer concert series booking (band listed as "Escape"/"ESC4P3"): The board approved up to $9,500 to book a headline act for the summer concert series (the transcript contains a vendor name ambiguity recorded as both “Escape” and “ESC4P3”). Staff said the act is a major draw and the parks/festival budget includes this line item; an estimate of 1,500–2,000 attendees at the event was mentioned. The motion passed 4 to 0.
All five items were approved without amendment. No additional policy changes or capital projects were authorized at the meeting; several items were noted as being budgeted to existing event or maintenance accounts. Minutes were approved and the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
