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Van Mathers application returned for additional painter quote after commission questions
Summary
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.
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.
Commissioners questioned whether the application contained two comparable painter quotes and debated whether the committee should decide between the submitted quotes or require the applicant to provide a second painter quote. A motion was made and carried to send the application back to the applicant to supply a second, comparable painter quote; one commissioner voiced a 'nay' during the vote.
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