Village hall cleaning left rust‑colored staining; board to delay repainting decision

Jun 10, 2025

A professional cleaning on June 3, 2025 produced rust‑colored staining under the office overhang; the contractor offered repainting or a $100 discount on a $485 service, and the board reached consensus to pay the full amount and proceed with planned repainting and further maintenance review.

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During a June 10 meeting the board reviewed an exterior cleaning performed June 3, 2025. The minutes report that the algaecide used during cleaning caused a chemical reaction that left rust‑colored staining on the underside of the overhang. The contractor (identified as Joe) offered to either repaint the affected area professionally or reduce the service fee by $100; the full service cost was $485. The board agreed by consensus to pay the full amount and proceed with repainting as previously planned.

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