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