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Board considers $4,000 contribution for schoolhouse roof; Historical Society to solicit donations
Summary
The Ira Select Board said it would consider funding $4,000 toward the schoolhouse slate roof repair and requested the Historical Society's draft solicitation letter be placed on the June 23 agenda for further discussion. The Historical Society was also approved to paint Town Hall stairs and requested flags for the town's 250th anniversary.
The board reviewed maintenance concerns from a monthly inspection and discussed repairs to town buildings, including a slate roof replacement for the historic schoolhouse. Jerri Hoffman presented a draft solicitation letter the Ira Historical Society may send to residents requesting donations toward the roof repair. The board stated it would consider funding $4,000 toward the cost and asked that the solicitation letter be placed on the June 23 agenda for additional discussion and decision.
The Historical Society received approval to paint the Town Hall stairs. Jerri Hoffman also reported that the Historical Society would like to display flags for the town’s 250th anniversary. Board members assigned responsibility for scheduling annual furnace cleanings and inspections: Bobbi Raiche will arrange annual furnace cleanings and inspections of the Town Hall and Town Office; the town road employee will inspect the town garage.
The minutes do not include total cost estimates for the slate roof or additional bid amounts; the board said it would welcome additional bids before final funding decisions.
