Clinton Council authorizes $549,285 from non‑lapsing fund for Joel Elementary boiler replacement

The Town of Clinton Town Council on July 1 unanimously authorized the Board of Education to access $549,285 from the town’s non‑lapsing account to cover the remaining cost of the Joel Elementary boiler replacement project.

The final proposal for the replacement is $633,285, the minutes state. The Board of Education received a State District Repair and Improvement grant of $84,000, leaving $549,285 to be funded from the non‑lapsing account. Councilor Chris Passante moved the authorization; Councilor Chris Aniskovich seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Council members discussed how the non‑lapsing account would be replenished but the minutes do not record a specific repayment mechanism or timeline. The action permits the Board of Education to proceed with operating‑expense draws from the non‑lapsing account for unanticipated capital costs related to the Joel boilers as presented by the Board.

The vote authorizes the Board to use town funds for the immediate project cost; the minutes identify the state grant and total project amount but do not specify procurement details, contractor selection, or a schedule for account restoration. The Town Manager will continue to administer follow‑up actions and the Board of Education remains responsible for project execution.

The council handled the item during its regular meeting at Town Hall and approved the request as a formal motion recorded in the meeting minutes. The council did not record any recorded opposition or abstentions.