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Sanbornton board authorizes $16,000 for library roof, trustees plan solar and tax-credit work
Summary
The Selectboard on April 8 authorized up to $16,000 from the Town Facilities Maintenance & Operation ETF for replacement of the 2006 library addition roof and approved moving forward with plans to add solar panels and pursue tax credits; trustees cited a 20-year warranty lapse and received a $13,500 vendor quote.
The Sanbornton Selectboard on April 8 authorized the Sanbornton Public Library to replace the roof on the building’s 2006 addition, approving a contract not to exceed $16,000 to be paid from account 4915.100 (Town Facilities Maintenance & Operation ETF). The motion, made by Selectman Ralph Carter and seconded by Selectman Brandon Deacon, passed unanimously.
Library Trustee Chair Ginny Blackmer and Library Director Rebekka Mateyk told the board the 2006 addition’s shingles are reaching the end of a 20-year warranty and have begun to deteriorate. Mateyk said she had received multiple quotes and recommended the lowest bid of $13,500, noting favorable online reviews for that vendor. The trustees also said vendors are now offering 50-year warranties.
The trustees plan to install rooftop solar as part of the project and said Clean Energy NH would help the library apply for tax credits; because library donations would fund the solar array, the trustees said any tax-credit payouts would be made to the library. Selectmen pressed on timing and budget: Selectman Mark Brown asked whether the project had been reviewed by the CIP or Buildings, Grounds & Maintenance Committee, and Selectman Carter noted the Buildings Committee has included the library roof on its long-range plan for 2031 but the trustees prefer to move now to avoid losing available savings.
Board members also discussed alternatives and costs related to emergency power: Selectman Brown asked about the cost to tie the library to the town generator; Selectman Carter estimated that tie-in could be about $20,000. Trustees said adding solar with battery storage would allow the library to avoid tying to the generator.
The board authorized the Town Administrator to sign the contract on the town’s behalf and directed staff to proceed within the $16,000 limit. No vote tally beyond “unanimous” was recorded.
