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Select Board discusses HVAC options, accepts TRANE maintenance contract and greenwaste demo rules
Summary
The board heard analysis options for the Golf Course Clubhouse HVAC (geothermal vs unit replacement), approved a $11,494 maintenance and computer upgrade proposal from TRANE for the Community Center, and agreed to allow a burn-reduction demonstration at the Transfer Station contingent on DEP permitting.
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Parks briefed the Select Board on multiple town facilities needs at the May 11 meeting, urging further study of heating and cooling options before committing to costly capital work.
Parks said the Golf Course Clubhouse has a 22-year-old forced hot-air HVAC system and the uninsulated building can be very hot in summer. He presented two cost options: a geothermal system estimated at about $500,000 (excluding energy credits) and a more limited replacement of rooftop units estimated at about $175,000 that would not address building insulation. Chair Bob Luce said he was not in favor of geothermal. Board members asked to retain an independent engineer (not an installer) to analyze options before reaching a decision on major capital work and whether to use reserves or seek voter approval to bond a project.
On the Carrabassett Valley Community Center, TRANE submitted a proposal for annual maintenance and computer/remote upgrades totaling $11,494. The board approved accepting TRANE’s proposal; the building reserve balance was reported at $55,000, and the board noted that paying for the maintenance and upgrades would leave funds available for planned painting this year.
At the Transfer Station Parks reported a sewer line to the maintenance building is not buried deeply enough and freezes in winter, causing reliance on a porta-potty and the need for a permanent fix. The board also discussed removing the old burn pile. Resident Trevor Dakers offered to bring a small demonstration unit that would reduce waste to char; the board agreed to allow a demonstration provided Dakers secures any required DEP permits and demonstrates proper disposal of resulting char. Justin Jordan agreed to haul off-site material when needed.
The board instructed staff to seek an independent engineering review of HVAC options and to evaluate funding approaches before committing to major capital work.
