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Playground installer stalls on $19,000 deposit; committee to seek new contractor if attorney cannot secure start date
Summary
Melbourne Village Finance Committee reviewed a stalled playground installation after a vendor held a $19,000 deposit and refused to proceed; the committee recommended pursuing a new installer if the town attorney cannot obtain a reasonable start date. The committee also noted additional tree removals tied to a septic-related project must remain within a previously approved not-to-exceed amount.
At the Jan. 21 Finance Committee meeting, members discussed two capital-project issues under new business: a stalled playground installation and additional tree removals tied to an HW septic system project.
Town Clerk/Treasurer Heather Roberts reported that the playground contractor has retained the town's $19,000 deposit for nearly a year and is not willing to proceed. Committee members discussed recommending that the town move forward with a different installation company if the town attorney cannot secure a reasonable start date from the current vendor. Roberts advised the committee to pursue other options if the attorney is unable to obtain contractor performance commitments.
On the HW septic project, the Commission had previously approved a not‑to‑exceed amount for tree removal at a December meeting. Roberts said additional trees still need removal and she will ensure any newly quoted work is less than the previously approved amount. The committee discussed obtaining competitive quotes for the generator replacement and other work noted under old business, and moving forward only after confirming costs stay within prior approvals or the adopted budget.
No formal motions or votes specific to replacing the playground contractor or to authorize additional tree work were recorded in the minutes; the committee's course of action centers on staff and attorney follow-up to secure either contractor performance or alternative vendors.
