Matthews authorizes contract to renovate town-hall lobby and hood room; contract amount in transcript unclear

The board authorized the town manager to enter into a contract with TMT Construction to renovate the town-hall lobby, front desk and hood-room areas following a staff presentation of a materials-and-labor cost breakout.

Staff provided a detailed breakdown for the Division 12 category and related materials. The transcript records material and labor components (for example, drywall/framing materials and level-three ballistic materials and the associated labor figure), and staff said they had been able to reduce the prior quote slightly. During deliberations, a commissioner recommended competitive bidding on future projects to ensure value; another commissioner noted schedule and pricing pressures.

A motion to authorize the town manager to contract with TMT Construction passed unanimously. The motion referenced an amount (the transcript shows the figure as "187,5410"), but the numeric formatting in the meeting record was unclear. Town staff said the selected contractor and final contract documents would clarify the exact contract amount and terms.

What happens next: Staff will finalize the contract paperwork with TMT Construction, consistent with the motion, and proceed with procurement and construction steps per town policy.