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Board reviews $10M amended public-safety facility plan; asks for redesign to meet $5–6M target
Summary
An amendment from consultant Goldstone proposed a combined Police & Fire facility estimated at about $10 million; the board asked Goldstone to rework designs to meet a $5–6 million budget and discussed pursuing grants and grant-writing resources.
The Select Board reviewed an amendment to a contract from consultant Goldstone that proposed combining Winhall’s Police and Fire departments into a single facility with an estimated cost of roughly $10 million. Board members instructed the consultant to rework the scope so separate Police and Fire solutions could be considered within a $5–6 million budget the town prefers.
Christie Boswell urged the board to investigate hiring a professional grant writer to expand funding options; Julie Isaacs noted current staff (including Town Administrator Lissa Stark) write grants but Boswell said professional grant writers may have broader relationships. Andrea Ameden asked that Goldstone separate the bids for Fire and Police to allow clearer budgeting and grant-match opportunities. Coleman signed the contract amendment and thanked Ameden for committee work; the board discussed pursuing grant opportunities and clarifying funding approaches before committing to construction.
No final contract award or construction authorization was made at the meeting; the board directed staff and the Public Safety Facility Committee to pursue revised designs and possible grant funding pathways.
