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Emmett board approves carpet after split on polished‑concrete option
Summary
After a lengthy discussion weighing cost, durability and noise, the Emmett Independent District board approved installing carpet rather than polished concrete for a building renovation; the board acknowledged revised bids and budget availability.
The Emmett Independent District board voted to install carpet rather than polished concrete in a recent facilities renovation after members debated cost, longevity and school noise concerns.
The board discussed a revised bid that the presenter said rose to about $27,091 after adding workroom scope and walk‑off mats. The presenter told the board the project had been budgeted up to $30,000 and said "the money is there, and it was budgeted to go up to 30,000. So we're under budget, on that." Committee member (mover) made the motion to approve carpet, which was seconded and approved by voice vote; one member expressed opposition during the roll call.
Board members framed the debate around long‑term maintenance vs. near‑term comfort. Supporters argued polished concrete is lower maintenance and a one‑time installation; supporters of carpet emphasized noise reduction in elementary areas and safety for younger students. The presenter noted administration staff were split roughly 50/50 on the options. Committee members also discussed walk‑off mats and the additional cost those add to any option.
The presenter said polished concrete bids had been compared with a polished option priced at roughly $33,000 in another building and that the district’s revised quote reflected added rooms and mats. Board discussion referenced a prior estimate near $19,000 and a revised figure of about $27,091 as the current bid total. Members asked how long each material would be expected to last; responses estimated at least 10 years for carpet, with polished concrete expected to last longer.
The board approved the carpet option and will proceed with procurement steps; no specific contractor award or purchase order number was provided at the meeting. The presenter said the board would continue to coordinate scheduling and installation details with administration.
