Burlington Board of Finance OKs up to $858,881 for Central Fire Station HVAC; Kirschner votes no

The Burlington Board of Finance on July 15 authorized spending up to $858,881, including a $50,000 contingency, for a renovation of the Central Fire Station HVAC system.

The action occurred during the First Selectman’s report at the board’s hybrid meeting at Burlington Town Hall and on Zoom. Member Mullen moved the authorization and Member Carrier seconded. Co-chair Breault, Member Carrier and Member Mullen voted yes; Member Kirschner voted no.

The authorization was recorded as an amount not to exceed $858,881 and explicitly noted that the figure includes a $50,000 contingency. The meeting record does not specify the funding source or next procurement steps.

The board also handled routine business. A motion by Member Carrier, seconded by Member Mullen, to accept the minutes of the June 17, 2026 regular meeting passed unanimously. The board unanimously accepted the financial report on a motion by Member Mullen, seconded by Member Carrier.

Separately, the board voted unanimously to accept the April, May and June tax collector reports; Member Carrier moved and Member Mullen seconded that motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. on a unanimous motion by Member Mullen, seconded by Member Carrier.

First Selectman Thompson and Finance Director Nguyen were recorded as present for the meeting.