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Trustees say MERP grant weatherization accepted for Depot and Garage; costs likely to exceed grant
Summary
Trustee Mary Rogers reported two weatherization proposals accepted for the Depot and Garage under the MERP grant but warned project costs will likely exceed the award; Callie Fishburn (BCRC) will seek additional assistance from Efficiency Vermont and Trustee David Shaughnessy will meet with HVAC installers to verify high-cost plans.
Trustee Mary Rogers updated the Board of Trustees on progress under the MERP grant at the July 7 meeting, saying two weatherization proposals for the Depot and the Garage have been accepted.
Rogers thanked local volunteers and contractors (including Bob Madeiros, Neil Kenyon, fire department volunteers and others) for their assistance. She cautioned that budgets and schedules remain under development and that total costs are expected to exceed the grant award. To explore options for covering the shortfall, Trustee Rogers said Callie Fishburn of BCRC will investigate whether Efficiency Vermont can help offset some expenses.
Trustee David Shaughnessy said HVAC installation is the highest-cost item and will meet with installers for additional verification of plans and pricing. The minutes record that the board accepted two weatherization proposals but did not provide final contract amounts or vendor names in the public record.
Separately, Trustee Rogers said she will review the Voltrek contract for the village EV charging station, focusing on damage and maintenance terms and rates. The minutes do not report any final decisions on Voltrek; trustees indicated the contract and rates will be reviewed before renewal decisions.
The minutes say the board will attach project documentation and the Environmental Court Findings (referenced during public comment) to the meeting record after confirming they are public documents.
