Council considers renting old town hall to cover operating costs
Summary
Council discussed offering the old town hall for rent at a rate intended to cover the town's costs, with members recommending a written rental agreement requiring payment for utilities and cleaning.
Council members discussed options to rent the old town hall with terms that cover the town’s carrying costs and maintenance.
The chair noted a baseline number: "175 with it just sitting there," referring to the current monthly cost while a building is unused. Members said a rental agreement should require the tenant to pay for utilities and cleaning so town staff are not responsible for upkeep. One council member suggested specifying that tenants cover restroom maintenance and janitorial tasks.
The conversation concluded with council direction to draft a rental agreement or adapt the community-center rental language to apply to the old town hall. No vote or final rental rate was adopted; staff were asked to develop application materials and a draft agreement for a future meeting.
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