Board okays RFP on highway garage project

Building on fact-finding work led by Gabriella Sperry, the Town Board approved taking the next step in expanding and renovating the town’s highway garage.

They approved issuing a request for proposal for engineering, design and/or architectural services to address insufficient space, issues with utilities, and other needs as they are identified.

The fact-finding committee had found that the garage didn’t have sufficient space for employees and managerial staff, space for larger new equipment, and adequate utilities.

In other board news:

CARP proposes project for enhanced fitness trail

Chatham Area Recreation Project proposed to renovate and expand the fitness trail in Crellin Park.

The new trail would be fully accessible for persons with disabilities, and would buttress cardio and strength training.

CARP would pay for the entire project.

The Board responded with gratitude for CARP’s initiative and said it would study CARP’s proposal.

Recreation director Mike West introduced Shelley Haefner, whom he proposes bringing in to provide gardening instruction and programming, for children and adults.

West wanted a commitment from the board to authorizer expanded programming under Haefner’s leadership as a vendor. The board will consider the proposal at a future meeting.

The Board scheduled a public hearing on Dec 15 at 6:30 p.m. on a proposed renewal of franchise agreement with Spectrum (Charter) to provide cable services.