Coaldale borough members unanimously voted to go with “Option 1” of Versico Roofing System’s three option write-up pending the rest of the funds for a down payment on the job.

President Angela Krapf said at the monthly meeting Tuesday night that the borough already has $60,000 of the needed funds from a previous grant they received.

Frankie Hutta, a member of Versico, attended the meeting to explain more about the different options Versico drew up and pass out handouts to explain each option in detail.

According to the handout, the options span from around $252,000 for a fully adhered PVC roof to $310,000 for a Velcro option especially good for high-wind areas.

When costs were discussed, Frankie discussed with the board about pricing skyrocketing and continuing to skyrocket.

“Right now, I can tell you this, from edge material it’s going to go up another 300%,” Hutta from Versico said.

After more deliberation on the type of plan necessary for the complex, Councilman Francis Hutta suggested they go with the first option because he didn’t see reason for a Velcro roof in the area considering the area doesn’t experience the dangerous high-wind speeds that make that type of construction worth it.

The plan for $252,535.70 includes a 20-year fully warranteed plan designed to remove existing EPDM, replace areas with new insulation, “overlay existing with 2.6” ISO at a rate of 16 fasteners and plates per board,” fully adhere 0.060 Versiflex PVC with either bonding adhesive or cav-grip, and flash all units and parapet walls with new PVC flashing.

The plan will also include installing new edge metal, installing a new roof hatch and the issuance of the 20-year/55 mph NDL warranty after final inspection has been made. The quote also includes sealing up skylight openings and covering framed shingles areas.

Frankie Hutta said the board can set up yearly or bi-yearly inspections after the job is complete to repair any damage as per the warranty.

Councilwoman Claire Remington made the initial motion to go with option 1, awaiting the rest of the funds to become available. Councilman Wayne Figner seconded.

Remington said she felt relieved once the motion was accepted and as she mentioned earlier in the meeting they’d been waiting a long time to vote on something for the complex.

The members are confident they have found a good choice for the best price, as it’s COSTARS pricing guaranteed by the state.