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Selectboard weighs cooling fix for town office, bridge-loan options; sheriff contract tabled
Summary
Board members discussed installing an evaporation coil to cool the town office, options for a temporary bridge loan or line of credit for cash flow, and tabled the Grand Isle Sheriff FY26 contract pending further details and a requested monthly report.
Isle La Motte Selectboard members discussed a proposed climate solution for the town office and the status of a temporary bridge loan at the June 4 meeting. Board members noted that the building's plumbing cycles less often now that it no longer operates as a school and that an evaporation coil was proposed to cool the building; the minutes record the proposal but do not list a vendor or cost.
The treasurer reported frustration with the timing of expected funds and is exploring options including a temporary bridge loan or establishing a line of credit and alternative approaches to disbursing funds from a certificate of deposit. Trustees of the CD will consult with the treasurer and report back. Members requested more detailed options and timelines before taking further action.
On public safety services, the board reviewed the Grand Isle Sheriff contract for FY26 and tabled action while Mary Catherine Graziano said she would contact the Sheriff's Department to request a monthly activity report and to negotiate hours for coverage in Isle La Motte. The minutes record the contract review was postponed pending that additional information.
