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Selectboard hires contractor for gazebo repairs, authorizes truck spring repairs
Summary
The selectboard approved hiring Matt Nun for $7,300 to repair the gazebo, remove old benches and extend river fencing at Veterans Park, and voted to authorize up to $2,500 to replace springs on a town truck so repairs can proceed before the next meeting. Funding sources discussed include state funds for outdoor projects and reserves for larger capital purchases.
The St. Johnsbury selectboard voted to hire a local contractor to repair the Veterans Park gazebo and to authorize immediate repairs to town equipment.
A board member moved to hire contractor Matt Nun to clean up and repaint the gazebo, remove rotting benches and tables, and raise and extend sections of river fencing; the motion for a $7,300 contract was seconded and approved unanimously. The board discussed that some of the cost could be covered by recent state funds earmarked for outdoor projects.
On related parks work, the board discussed replacing a number of old benches and tables and options for more durable composite tables in future budgets. One member suggested chain‑anchoring tables to cement pads (an approach used in nearby towns) to prevent loss.
In public works business, Harold reported a broken front spring on a town 10‑wheeler and sought authority to proceed with repairs before the next meeting. The board moved and approved an expenditure authorization of up to $2,500 so the springs can be ordered and the truck repaired promptly. A board member explained this is expected to keep roadside mowing and other scheduled work on track.
The meeting also covered larger capital planning: staff described a planned $287,000 truck purchase to be funded temporarily from reserves and repaid when tax receipts arrive; board members discussed options to sell the old dump truck (asking prices observed in the market ranged roughly $15,000–$30,000). Board members agreed to pursue sale options without a formal vote recorded at this meeting.
Next steps: the contracting staff will notify Matt Nun to proceed and the public works crew will order springs under the approved $2,500 authorization. The board will revisit larger capital financing and vehicle disposition as receipts and bids are finalized.
