RUMFORD – Selectmen decided to wait until June to learn what townspeople want to do regarding a public library renovation or building proposal.

Selectman Mark Belanger had suggested that a poll be taken during a special election on Jan. 9 when residents will decide if they want to renovate and expand the Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico.

He said taking the poll now, rather than at a binding vote in June, could save the money the Library Expansion Committee designated for hiring a conceptual designer for a new facility.

Town Manager Stephen Eldridge said the $15,000 slated for that design came from a betterment grant and from the library’s trustees.

The expansion committee has planned a series of public informational meetings early next year to explain the two proposals. One calls for a major renovation and expansion; the second would construct a new building on a portion of the York Avenue lot that had served as the site of the old Stephens High School.

Kathy Sutton, chairwoman of the Library Expansion Committee, said a January vote would not provide enough time for the committee to explain both options.

“We’re not going to the town for money,” she added.

Eldridge said conceptual designs are needed before the committee can begin seeking grants for whichever proposal is chosen.

Residents will vote on the options at the annual town meeting in June.

In other matters, board Chairman Jim Rinaldo said the town received permission from the Office of the State Fire Marshal to begin work to bring the Municipal Building up to safety code by the end of July.

The fire marshal has mandated modifications to the historic structure that will cost about $830,000.

People will vote on that proposal at a special town meeting set for Jan. 11.