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Recreation commission selects ThermoPride oil furnaces from Rick Wenzel for center; will request capital reserve funding
Summary
After reviewing three quotes, the Brentwood Recreation Commission voted to pursue a ThermoPride replacement from Rick Wenzel Oil Company and to seek town capital‑reserve funding to cover the cost. Commissioners asked staff to request an amount large enough to cover wiring or thermostat upgrades if needed.
The Brentwood Recreation Commission voted to move forward with a ThermoPride oil‑furnace installation quoted by Rick Wenzel Oil Company to replace aging furnaces in the recreation facility.
Staff presented three quotes from two vendors. Two vendors quoted similar base prices clustered in the high‑$30,000 range; the commission favored the ThermoPride option because of a coated heat exchanger and longer expected service life. Commissioners noted that ThermoPride is a higher‑end burner and that a longer life and local service capability weighed in its favor for a public facility.
Commission members discussed funding and logistics. Julie and others asked whether the town’s capital reserve for town buildings would cover the work; town staff earlier indicated there is sufficient balance in the capital reserve fund but that final approvals and competing demands could arise. Staff recommended asking the Select Board for an appropriation sufficient to cover the selected quote plus a small contingency to permit thermostat wiring or accessory work if installers discover additional wiring is required. One commissioner recommended asking for $40,000 as a round figure to cover the selected system and potential wiring/thermostat costs.
The commission then made a motion to select the Rick Wenzel ThermoPride option and to ask staff to place the request on the Select Board agenda. The motion carried.
Why it matters: the recreation building currently runs on older heating equipment; replacement reduces the risk of prolonged no‑heat conditions and simplifies maintenance and vendor support. Commissioners preferred a vendor with established local service and 24‑hour response capability for a public building.
Next steps: Staff will request capital‑reserve funds from the Select Board, confirm the final quote including wiring/accessory costs, and schedule installation once funds and equipment availability are confirmed.
