At a glance
Hudson's Common Council held a brief special meeting on February 26, 2026, to approve emergency funding for an incorrectly installed heating system. A contractor named K&R Contracting from Schenectady had installed a furnace with improper horizontal venting in a home receiving grant-funded repairs. The new code enforcement officer caught the safety hazard when the furnace began malfunctioning. Council approved the budget amendment unanimously and called for a review of all work done by the same contractor.
Roll Call and Opening
President Morris called the special meeting to order and conducted roll call. Nine members were present.
Key points
- Special meeting of Common Council opened February 26, 2026
- Roll call showed a quorum present
- Council received and filed the call of the meeting
Emergency Budget Amendment for Heating System Repair
Council discussed and voted on a budget amendment to cover emergency repairs to an improperly installed furnace in a grant-funded housing project.
Key points
- K&R Contracting of Schenectady installed a furnace with improper horizontal venting that did not meet code
- The furnace was installed in a home receiving grant-funded repairs, apparently as a subcontracted HVAC job
- The original furnace was already vented incorrectly out of the basement, but older equipment lacked safety sensors
- When K&R installed a new furnace in the same configuration, modern sensors detected the unsafe venting and the unit malfunctioned
- No permit was required because it was classified as a like-for-like replacement
- Code enforcement caught the problem and required immediate correction to protect the homeowner
- Budget amendment passed unanimously (9-0) to fund the emergency repair
- Code enforcement will reinspect all work done by K&R Contracting in Hudson
- City will investigate how K&R was selected and ensure the vendor is not used again
- Staff will review approval process to add safeguards preventing similar incidents
Council members raised concerns about how K&R Contracting was chosen. Michelle from the Housing Resources Office had previously stated that homeowners see multiple bids and can choose contractors, but the subcontracting arrangement suggested the homeowner may not have had final say on the HVAC work.
This repair was part of Hudson's grant-funded home improvement program, which sends projects out to bid and involves homeowner choice in contractor selection.
Adjournment
Council adjourned after completing the single-item agenda.
Key points
- Motion to adjourn was made and seconded
- Meeting concluded after approximately nine minutes
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