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Residents, committees outline tennis-court reconstruction plan; board places soundproofing on warrant and reviews complaints
Summary
Public comment and staff reports covered a $291,000 estimate from Advantage Tennis for courts and fencing (itemized so scope can be reduced), a CAC letter asking for signage and paint striping (grant-funded), a warrant article for Town Hall soundproofing, fuel-provider comparisons, and two property complaints requiring legal letters.
Temple residents and committee representatives used the Select Board meeting on Jan. 13 to update the board on recreation plans and to review several ongoing administrative issues.
Vivian Wills updated the board on tennis-court reconstruction, saying an estimate from Advantage Tennis totaled $291,000 for two tennis courts, a basketball court and fencing. Wills emphasized the estimate is itemized, which would allow the town to remove items outside the current scope or complete some work in-house; she said she will return with a recommendation after the upcoming Recreation Committee meeting and that USTA grant opportunities may be available but require a firm scope.
Lilliane LeBel presented an updated letter from CAC requesting two small items—signage at village entrances and paint striping on West Road—and said the requested work would be covered by the grant. Chair Ken Caisse said he preferred placing that request on the warrant so voters can decide.
On facilities, Caisse reported there is not yet a quote for cordless microphones and stands; the board agreed to place fabric acoustic squares to reduce echo in Town Hall as a warrant article for the town meeting. Caisse also said he is continuing outreach to fuel providers; two companies have provided estimates that are lower than the town’s current rates and close to one another.
The board reviewed two property complaints: a Hudson Road complaint where Caisse said some materials had been removed but not all and the board is awaiting a lawyer’s letter; and a Moran Road (Dugas) dark-skies complaint for which the board agreed to send a lawyer-approved letter to the property owner. Additional zoning issues involving animal control were discussed but not resolved at this meeting.
The minutes record procedural follow-ups on these items; the board did not adopt ordinances or commit specific town funds at the Jan. 13 session.
