Van Mathers application returned for additional painter quote after commission questions
May 13, 2026
The commission sent the Van Mathers (former library) application back to the applicant to obtain a second painter quote after commissioners found only one painter bid in the packet and noticed discrepancies across contractor bids.
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Staff presented the Van Mathers application, describing extensive exterior work: repainting to original white, roof replacement to asphalt shingles, gutter replacement, and landscape lighting. Staff noted the original total project cost in the application was listed at about $85,000 and a later contractor quote combined items that made the quote appear inconsistent.
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