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Red Cedar board authorizes commercial dehumidifier after debate over cost and leaks
Summary
After discussing a possible basement leak and comparing previous approvals, the board approved buying a commercial-grade dehumidifier not to exceed $700, asking staff to obtain vendor documentation before purchase.
Board discussion of an old-business item on a dehumidifier focused on protecting stored artifacts and fixing contributing leaks. Members reviewed a prior $300 authorization for a small unit, noted a commercial-grade dehumidifier would better suit the museum’s needs, and debated immediate purchase versus awaiting vendor details.
An unidentified board member said the commercial unit would be more effective and moved "that we purchase the commercial grade dehumidifier not to exceed $700 pending information from the company." A second followed and the motion passed, though one member said they opposed the motion until the company-provided information was received. Staff agreed to contact the vendor and supply a written quote or product specification "as fast as I can before we proceed" and the board directed procurement to come from the committee’s $10,000 allocation.
Board members also discussed past water infiltration in the basement and whether repairs (Waterproof Solutions was named as the contractor used previously) should precede new equipment. Members asked that staff secure a company quote or letterhead so the board could approve funds with clear numbers rather than a rough estimate. The board emphasized avoiding further damage to objects and preferred a single, longer-term solution over buying a second smaller unit next year.
