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North Haledon council weighs $25,800 police HVAC replacement versus delaying for municipal building plans
Summary
Borough Engineer reported a rooftop unit for the police department is beyond repair with a low replacement quote of $25,800; council members asked for a cost comparison and whether the work should be deferred pending municipal building planning and budget cycles.
The Borough of North Haledon discussed replacing a rooftop HVAC unit at the police department after Borough Engineer Joseph Pomante said the unit cannot be repaired and the low quote for a multi‑unit split system was $25,800. Pomante said the borough is working with the chief financial officer to determine whether funding is available.
Council members raised timing and cost questions. Councilman George Pomianek asked whether the expense could be moved into next year’s budget; Pomante said given approaching colder months the engineer considered it a priority for the police department. Councilman Vincent Parmese questioned whether replacing the curb and repairing existing equipment might be less expensive.
Pomante said replacing rooftop curbs is not uncommon but that the rooftop unit was beyond repair and the quoted alternative was a multi‑unit split system. The minutes do not record a formal motion to approve replacement at the work session; council members requested a cost comparison and additional information to determine the correct course.
If funding is not available, the council will decide whether to defer the work, repair what is possible, or proceed with replacement at the next formal meeting.
