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Selectmen approve maintenance contracts, trial work schedule and traffic changes
Summary
Selectmen approved a concrete steps contract and a gym joist repair estimate, asked staff to clarify competing basement waterproofing bids, authorized a trial 4x10 schedule for two water/sewer employees, and approved stop signs at a safety‑concern intersection.
At their meeting, Ossipee Selectmen approved several routine maintenance measures, authorized a personnel scheduling trial in public works, and agreed to follow up on larger facility bids.
Work and contracts - The board authorized TJ to award a $5,008.05 contract to Mitchie Concrete Products to replace the front steps and immediate walk pads at town hall. The work will require short-term closures while concrete is placed. - The board accepted an estimate from E and M Builders to replace floor joists under the gym for $6,900; one member abstained from that vote. Board members emphasized requiring proof of insurance and paying on completion. - For basement waterproofing, TJ presented two bids: TC Hafford Basement Systems for $31,308 and Reliable Basement Waterproofing LLC for $44,480. Members asked TJ to reconcile a roughly 500‑square‑foot measurement discrepancy and return with a recommendation. - TJ also described a railing replacement to address rotted and non‑ADA‑compliant rail on the right side of the town‑hall stairs; the board asked staff to solicit an additional quote to compare while preserving an option that included a 20‑year warranty.
Personnel and traffic - The board approved a one‑month trial for two water and sewer employees to work four 10‑hour days (Monday–Thursday), with the union and lead operator reportedly agreeable; members discussed managing overtime call‑ins during the trial. - Selectwoman Wendy moved to place two stop signs at the Mill Pond / Mountainville Road intersection to address sight‑line and near‑miss concerns; the board approved the signs and asked staff to use electronic message boards for public education during the change.
Other items - Chief Collin reported recent concerns about Action Ambulance’s contract performance and asked the board to be aware; no immediate action was requested.
Next steps: TJ will confirm insurance certificates before contractors begin work, reconcile waterproofing scope differences, and return to the Selectmen with additional quotes and recommendations.
