Gardner Council on Aging Meeting Oct 5 2026

The Gardner Council on Aging meeting was held October 5, 2026, according to the transcript. The treasurer reported $24,687.94 in outstanding general-fund purchase orders, including about $14,155.94 for repairs and maintenance. Elevator inspection and repair work involved Otis Elevator, FM Generator, and Rayborn Electric; replacing the elevator board and sensors cost close to $4,000. A roof patch, estimated at about $10,000, was also described as necessary, putting repairs and maintenance roughly $19,000 over budget. The Council discussed these costs and the need to limit further spending; it accepted the financial report by motion. No new contract award or competitive procurement was approved at the meeting.

The gift fund balance was reported at about $114,767, with $25,000 set aside for possible painting work, subject to Council approval before funds are spent. The Council also approved bylaw revisions aligning membership designations with city requirements and moving the annual meeting to January. Members discussed parking constraints and the anticipated move to Water Street, but no related project funding or purchasing action was identified.