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Community center seeks clarity on roof and repairs; Selectmen discuss referendum timing
Summary
ICC representatives described facility needs and repairs; the Selectmen discussed options for shingling the roof, possible referendum timing and whether the ICC can accept full ownership now, and asked staff to provide cost estimates for a ballot question.
Stonington — Representatives from the Island Community Center (ICC) presented a facilities report and asked the Selectmen for direction on roof repairs and the future stewardship of the building.
ICC members said they are pursuing mold remediation, floor repairs and other priority maintenance and are working to hire a development director for fundraising. They asked whether the town planned to put a roof repair question to voters. Selectmen agreed the north-side roof needs attention but noted time constraints for placing a binding referendum on an upcoming ballot; they instructed staff to gather estimate options and to identify whether a referendum or town-meeting warrant article would be required.
ICC told the board it was not prepared to accept full ownership of the building immediately and would need time to secure operations and fundraising capacity. The Selectmen and ICC agreed to continue discussions about cost estimates, transfer options and a timeline for any vote.
Why it matters: the building is a community facility used for events and programming; decisions about major capital work and potential transfer of stewardship will affect funding, operations and long-term maintenance.
Outcome: Selectmen asked staff to collect firm contractor estimates, explain procedural options (referendum vs. town-meeting warrant) and return with a recommended timeline so voters can decide on funding if needed.
