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Board balks at $17,000 interior paint estimate, debates color choices and warranties
Summary
Trustees discussed interior paint estimates of roughly $17,000 and whether to accept contractor-selected colors or pick lighter shades; construction consultant warned that some custom choices could void a painter's warranty and trustees weighed cost versus aesthetic preference.
Trustees discussed interior paint options after receiving a contractor estimate that included an interior package priced around $17,000. Several trustees expressed surprise at the cost and concern that asking the painter to use a nonstandard color could lead the contractor to decline warranty coverage.
One trustee said she was frustrated about losing choices after investing time in color selection: "I put energy into finding new colors, and now that's not important." Peter cautioned that if the board insisted on colors the contractor would not warranty, repairs would be the trustees' responsibility. The board discussed choosing a lighter shade of the preferred colors to avoid extra cost and to keep work within the contract allowances.
Trustees did not approve extra spending for custom interior paint during the meeting, and indicated they would pick lighter variants within the existing budget or pursue local volunteer or alternate-painter solutions if needed.
