POLAND — Selectmen agreed Tuesday that 2015 was as good a time as any to consider moving forward with plans to create a unified municipal complex on Route 26.

Two years ago, the Board of Selectmen developed a design plan for the municipal complex that would stretch from the Ricker Library to the Town Office. Proposed renovations included fencing, a few plantings, redesigned parking and walkways, and perhaps an outdoor amphitheater. Officials believed such a development could create an attractive focus for town activities.

The price tag, estimated in October 2013, was set at about $600,000.

A few weeks ago, the board asked Town Manager Bradley Plante to come up with a figure for engineering costs, which, Plante said Tuesday could run from $60,000 to $90,000.

Selectman Steve Robinson noted that the price of paving could be significantly lower this year, given the drop in oil prices.

“Paving is a big part of this project,” he said.

Selectman Stan Tetenman said he favored bonding such a project.

“Doing this piecemeal could get costly,” he said.

Financing a 20-year bond could cost between $35,000 and $40,000, which could fit into the budget without much distress.

The board agreed it would develop tighter figures and present the idea to the Budget Committee. Voters would have the final say at town meeting.

Selectman Janice Kimball advised Plante that he ought get a “worst-case” figure for bonding, one that would include the town having to pay for the demolition and removal of the McGonaghy property, the red house between the library and Town Hall.

The Budget Committee is scheduled to hold hearings Jan. 22 and 29, and Feb. 5. Feb. 12 in reserved if more work is needed. All meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in the Fire/Rescue Training Room.

Plante’s proposed budget, if approved, would require a net increase in property taxes of $30,435 over the current budget and doesn’t include funding for the municipal complex project.

In other business, the board appointed Vern Maxfield as sealer of weights and measures. Maxfield will replace Tom Verrill, who recently retired after many years of service to Poland and other area towns.

Administrative Assistant Nikki Pratt announced that a town committee is in the process of developing a list of residents, mainly elderly people and those who live alone who might want someone checking on their well-being once in a while.

Anyone wishing this service, or who knows someone whom might benefit from it, is encouraged to contact Pratt at the Town Office. Pratt also said several people have come forward to volunteer to be callers.