Simsbury selectmen approve up to $10,000 for hot water heater replacement at Simsbury Farms clubhouse

The Simsbury Board of Selectmen voted June 15 to approve a supplemental appropriation of up to $10,000 to replace the hot water heating system at the Simsbury Farms Golf Clubhouse and voted to forward the recommendation to the Board of Finance.

Tom Tyburski, director of culture, parks and recreation, told the board the clubhouse heaters date to the facility's 2002 construction and that a current vendor quote would replace the system "as is." He said another vendor indicated the existing system "may be larger than needed" and that new quotes for a smaller system should come in under $10,000.

That prompted Board member Diana Yeisley to ask whether the smaller size would be appropriate for the building's future needs and not only its present demand. Deputy First Selectman Steven Antonio said his prior experience suggested the original system initially appeared oversized.

After discussion about cost and sizing, Yeisley moved, effective June 15, 2026, to approve a supplemental appropriation in an amount of up to $10,000 for the purchase of a new hot water heating system for the Simsbury Farms Golf Clubhouse and to recommend the appropriation to the Board of Finance. Curtis Looney seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously in favor.

The meeting record shows the initially proposed amount was $33,154.17; the amended motion set a cap of $10,000 reflecting the expectation of lower quotes for a smaller system. The board then adjourned to executive session with the town manager under C.G.S. 1-200(6)(A) at 3:11 p.m.

The Board of Finance will next consider the requested supplemental appropriation; the selectmen's action on June 15 was a recommendation to that body.