10/18/1999 LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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Gary Eynatian inquired as to the library consultant ' s role/input on the project. Ms. Powers provided information from Jay K. Lucker, Library Consultant, dated October 14, 1999, numbered 1 through 12 . She noted he would work from the firmvs office inputting the design and organizational work. The process would be coordinated among the library consultant, library director, and the architects. Ernest Cole asked if Ms. Powers was of the opinion that a library consultant would be required for the Mashpee Library. Ms. Powers response was that she feels it is extremely important in the master planning, phase growth process . She stated it would prove to be in the best interest and benefit of the Town to hire a library consultant for this project. Mr. Johnson contributed to the discussion by stating the importance of a library consultant to project the long range needs, as well as technology planning. Mr. Whritenour inquired as to the type of work the firm has been involved with being renovation/restoration vs. new construction, especially with regard to public facilities. Ms. Powers answered forty percent of the firm' s work is public, the rest being private, the work consisting of interior design and interior"renovations in both circumstances. She stated the firm has been involved in a fair share of major urban public municipal reconstruction projects, and that they have demonstrated their expertise in life safety and code issues, as well as development planning for both public and private markets . She also stated her firm has had experience in working with the preservation of historic buildings. Grace Talmage asked Ms. Powers how she would define the Mashpee project . Ms . Powers replied she envisions a combination project so that the Town could realize some savings by retaining the existing building in addition to expanding the structure. There was some general discussion with Mr. Johnson regarding building/construction possibilities. There was also some explanation as to the centers of Town; the cultural and historic site and the commercial commerce site. Mr. Whritenour made it clear that the library would remain on its present site. Gary Eynatian suggested the existing building not be demolished, but rather that it be modified by additional constructions . He also inquired as to the eventual possibilities of constructing a second story onto the building as the second phase of the project while keeping the library operational . Ms. Powers stated this could be accomplished as a part of the phased envelopment plan. -4-