Clifton council addresses Pink House lease dispute and approves roof-painting contract conditionally

The Clifton Town Council discussed two Pink House matters on June 2: a lease dispute and a maintenance contract for painting the Pink House roof.

Lessor Aly Rohling addressed the council, saying she had military orders to relocate to Upstate New York and requested return of the security deposit (she said $1,600 though minutes note it may be $1,500). Council members noted the lease appears to remain in force through December 2016 and that the lease language allows the council to offset lost rent with the security deposit. Council requested documentation of military orders and signaled that the deposit disposition would require council action and an executive-session review to determine the town’s options.

Separately, the council reviewed a bid from Nuance, Inc. to paint the Pink House metal roof; the bid was included in the new fiscal-year budget up to $10,000. Council moved to accept the proposal on condition that Nuance provide a certificate of insurance naming the Town of Clifton and the specific property as additional insured, and provide a two-year workmanship guarantee.

Why it matters: The lease dispute affects the town’s rental income and vacancy management. The maintenance contract authorizes visible, near-term capital work on a town-owned property and requires standard insurance and warranty protections.

Details: Council designated Jennifer Heilmann and Eric Hencken to work with a leasing agent on applications and rent setting for the front building; Tim Hugo expressed interest in continuing to rent the back building. The minutes note a prior reclassification of a $10,000 bond issuance tied to a project and other routine maintenance expenditures recorded in financial notes.