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Budget Committee tentatively approves $5.44 million in warrant articles; raises fire station cap to $3.5M for bidding
Summary
The Town of Jaffrey Budget Committee tentatively approved warrant articles totaling $5,443,834 on a 4-0 vote and was advised to change the fire station expansion wording from an estimated $3.1 million to a 'not to exceed $3.5 million' cap to accommodate rising costs and simplify bidding.
The Town of Jaffrey Budget Committee tentatively approved warrant articles totaling $5,443,834 on Jan. 15, voting 4-0 on a motion by Bob Schaumann seconded by Mike Nork.
During the review, committee members discussed the warrant article for a fire station expansion. Staff reported an estimated cost of $3.1 million but advised changing the article language to a 'not to exceed $3.5 million' figure to cover potential cost increases and ease the bidding process.
Committee members reviewed the remaining warrant articles and then approved the full slate tentatively. The minutes record the motion and the 4-0 vote in favor; no further amendments were recorded at the meeting.
The committee adjourned at 6:38 p.m. on a motion by Mike Nork, seconded by Bob Schaumann. The next Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for Feb. 7 at 9:00 a.m. at the Jaffrey Fire Station.
