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Board agrees to troubleshoot broken thermostat, narrow parking concerns and add monthly cleaning for larger new space
Summary
Board members said the thermostat reads incorrectly (set to 60 but showing ~70); they agreed a volunteer or local tradesperson will inspect and possibly replace it. Members also raised concerns about narrow parking during snow and agreed to coordinate plowing adjustments; cleaning once a month was added to the proposed operating budget.
Multiple members reported that the thermostat in the current building is not reflecting actual temperature and may need replacement or recalibration. One participant described the symptom: the thermostat will be set to 60 but reports 70, leaving the space uncomfortably warm despite low settings.
The board agreed to have a volunteer or a local tradesperson check wiring and attempt a replacement; one member offered an old thermostat as a spare. For snow maintenance, members discussed plowing arrangements and the transition of invoicing to a successor plow contractor operated by family members; they agreed the switch is acceptable and will monitor whether rebidding is needed.
Members also flagged parking area narrowing during snow events and will ask plow operators to push snow slightly farther back to make turning easier for larger vehicles. Finally, as the new building is larger, the budget draft proposes a monthly professional cleaning service to supplement volunteer cleanup; the board included that line item in the draft operating budget to reflect increased cleaning needs.
