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f. donation in hand at the time of the presentation, to encourage the Selectmen that the committee <br /> will be <br /> able to provide the necessary funds for the library project. <br /> Sheldon suggested the following outline of topics to be included in the Selectmen's prntatio ' <br /> I. <br /> Why Mashpee Needs a Neer Library <br /> ll. Introduction and �erview' of Presentation <br /> 111 Choke of site cisio <br /> IV. What Will a Gala-with a Ne Ub racy <br /> V. Ford Raising-Fiscally Responsible le ecfsio lade by the Committee <br /> W. Increased staffing Needs <br /> W1. Architect's PmsenWflon <br /> Under item I, the population explosion in Mashpee needs to be stressed. There are more children using <br /> the library; new programs have been added, i.e., space for-cornputer f we need to address the needs <br /> Of the business community. <br /> Under Item , it reeds to be stated that the committee Inas,cut costs to the bare bones. The 1. lM in <br /> funds to be-raised, plus the IM from the Town, totals just.$4--5MM. This is n t going to be sufficient. <br /> The question must be asked how much ra re'the Town can give. for a project so vital to the growing <br /> community. It should be sulgge ted.that the Town reeds to get closer to$3.8 11�I11 . Figures will be <br /> required s to how the 'increase will affect each taxpayer. Sheldon agreed to work up these numbers. <br /> Under Item' I$ the issue of st fl•gig requirements.needs to be stressed. Even without an <br /> expanded.library <br /> program,. the existing library is wo fully understaffed. currently there are 3 full-time and 2 fir#-time staff. <br /> There has been just%2additional staff person added.iri the past o years. All other town department <br />_. staffs have-grown; the library is not keeping pare. -Helene Defoe distributed. me o she had prepared, <br /> illustrating the logic behind the need for increased staffing reqp ((See <br /> uirements for the Mashpee Libra <br /> Attachment A), <br /> Under Item V11. Mr.. Roberts will present the newly revised budget-driven plans for the new library. ` <br /> Energy effciency issues have been taken into consideration, r�wrhileaintain*' g highquality materials.. <br /> -torr-O'Neill.suggested--that-each-comm' itt -member-draft-a-presentation-outline-to ging-to-the-n pct <br /> me ting,.which will be devoted to finalizing the presentation to the Selectmen. The next meeting is <br /> scheduled for either December 9th or December'I EPJ PM at the library. The date will be finalized, <br /> pending.Stewart Roberts' availability. <br /> The planning session ended at :00 I IV'I. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Ina Schlobiecretary <br /> n <br /> Recording <br /> Attachment <br /> 2 <br />