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Commissioners approve $733.67 elevator repair despite maintenance offer
Summary
The commission approved a $733.67 quote from Eastern Elevator to install a car‑top exhaust fan after commissioners expressed concern about warranty and liability if in‑house staff performed the work.
The Chair asked the board to approve a quote from Eastern Elevator for $733.67 to install a new elevator car‑top exhaust fan and argued the vendor installation was preferable to in‑house work because of warranty and liability considerations.
"The quote is in the amount of $733.67," the Chair said before describing conversations with the maintenance supervisor. The Chair said while the maintenance lead believed he could source parts more cheaply and perform the work, using the vendor would avoid possible warranty or insurance issues.
Commissioner (Speaker 2) acknowledged the price but said he would "reluctantly second the motion" to approve the vendor given long‑term cost and liability concerns. The commissioners approved the quote by voice vote.
No specific warranty language or contractor guarantees were read into the record; the Chair said the board favored vendor installation to reduce potential risk.
