Library Board Approves Air Conditioner Bid Via “Texting” Vote

Casey Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting | September 4, 2025

Article Summary: After a multi-month process, the Casey Township Library Board has officially approved a bid from Remlinger to replace the library’s failed air conditioning system. The final decision was made through an expedited “texting” vote to avoid delays.

Air Conditioner Replacement Key Points:

• The board accepted a bid from Remlinger for the A/C replacement project.

• The approval was finalized via a “texting” vote after the board had reviewed all submitted bids.

• Bids were originally sent to three local businesses: Pershio, Remlinger, and Maschoff.

The Casey Township Library Board on Thursday, September 4, 2025, confirmed that it has formally approved a contractor to replace its broken air conditioning unit, concluding a process that began in June.

Librarian Gretchen Murphy reported that after soliciting bids from three locally owned businesses, the board reviewed proposals from Pershio and Remlinger. A third business, Maschoff, was still being awaited at the time of the last meeting.

According to the minutes, after all bids were received, the board utilized an expedited “texting” vote to approve a contract. This measure, discussed at the August meeting, was planned to ensure the critical repair could proceed without waiting for the next formal board meeting.

The board voted to accept the bid submitted by Remlinger. The installation of the new unit was listed as complete on the meeting’s agenda.