In planning items for the next meeting, the Selectboard noted that the fire station has issues with its air handlers and that the repair or replacement costs are not covered in the fire department’s budget. The fire chief plans to ask that the work be funded from the town’s building fund, which would move the responsibility to the general municipal budget. Although no dollar figure or vendor was discussed, this signals a forthcoming facilities HVAC project for the fire station that will require scope definition and quotes or bids.HVAC contractors can monitor upcoming agendas and be ready to assess the existing air handling units, propose repair or replacement options, and support budgeting from the building fund, as well as suggest energy-efficiency improvements or incentives where applicable.

Air handler work will likely be treated as a town building fund expense rather than a departmental item, which may influence procurement thresholds and process.