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Select Board authorizes up to $35,000 for Gail Associates salt‑shed evaluation
Summary
The board authorized up to $35,000 from the unassigned fund balance to accept a Gail Associates proposal (base $29,700 plus potential subconsultant fees) to evaluate the Pownal salt shed and provide repair estimates, subject to town attorney review of document ownership clauses.
The Select Board authorized up to $35,000 from the unassigned fund balance to accept a proposal from Gail Associates to evaluate the town's salt shed and to provide repair cost estimates. The proposal lists a fixed fee of $29,700 but the contract's fine print allows for a 15% charge for specialized subconsultant services; Chair Jon Morris and the Town Administrator recommended budgeting additional funds to cover that possibility and to insure the town retains ownership of final documents.
Selectperson George Pottle urged obtaining multiple quotes for related electrical upgrades to the town garage, and the board asked the Road Commissioner to secure at least two additional estimates before awarding electrical work. The town attorney will review contract language regarding ownership of documents before the contract is finalized.
