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Town Hall renovation committee seeks reserve funding; board discusses $200,000 request
Summary
The town hall renovation committee reported active RFP work and asked how much funding will be available. Board members discussed building‑reserve history, suggested a practical funding target (cited $150,000 as a likely usable amount) and flagged the need to prioritize repairs that enable MURP‑funded work.
The Town Hall Renovation Committee updated the board on project planning, RFPs for wall and attic work, window restoration and basement preparation necessary to meet MURP requirements. Committee member S5 said the committee aims to get smaller construction tasks bid and ready so larger MURP projects can begin quickly.
Board members reviewed the building reserve fund history and current proposals. S8 noted the reserve fund was put into the budget for $200,000 this year; other members said it would take time to rebuild reserves following pandemic reductions. "The typical ask is spend an annual 100,000 into that," S5 said in describing prior practice; later comments suggested the committee should expect about $150,000 to be realistically available while preserving contingency funds.
Members emphasized prioritizing essential envelope work (perimeter drain, windows, envelope repairs) before higher‑cost items like an ADA bathroom and said the committee should return with a prioritized project list and ballpark estimates to inform budget decisions.
The board encouraged the committee to continue preparing RFPs and cost estimates and said staff would work with the committee to determine what portion of reserves could be allocated without jeopardizing other needs.
