2/3/2004 LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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T i He stated that he wasn't certainr but that it wouId probably be 10%. He stated that 15% of the architect's work is completed: leaving % left to do. $390,909 has already been billed, for architect design work completed. Randall will check to confirm whether the 10%would apply only toward the remaining % left to do. Randall stated that Stewart Roberts would be permitted to bid on the job. He further stated that if a different architect were selected other than Roberts to develop final plans for the library, additional architect's fees would undoubtedly be incurred. Jane Dolan reported that here is a renewable Energy Trust Fund administered by the Massachusetts Technology collaborative'providing grants made available through the Green building Program. Two grants of up to$500,000 per project are becoming available, one in Larch 19, 2004 and the second In.dune 17 2004. Any grant applied for would need to be. approved by the Selectmen, Randall stated that in order to be considered for such a grant it is necessary to meet a checklist of standards. It is a very arduous process that needs to begin very early in the design of the building. The committee agreed that it would be worthwhile investigating the possibility for the library building project. OTHER BUSINESS. •� Dave Burton stated that he-would bring the results of the library poll to the next meeting on Feb. 17th. • Bonnie thanked ed Ima-r for attending the meeting tonight, and assured Buff Chace he was welcome to attend any future library co miffee meetings. Bonnie announced the resignation of Grace Talmage from the Library Building committee. It was agreed that a letter of thanks be seat to Grace, recognizing her hard work and commitment to the project since its inception. It was suggested that, after receipt of her letter of resignation, the committee may want-to name her ars honorary member of the committee. Jane Dolan mentioned the establishment of the Cape Cod Fire charitable Foundation, which will be distributing 1 to nonprofit organizations on carpe cod. Information on this will be forwarded to Torry O'Neill. Bonnie will be on vacation from Feb. 1 11h, until April 2. In her absence, Sheldon Gilbert will be acting Chairman for the committee. The next Library Building Committee meeting was set for Tuesday, February 17t", 2004 at :00 PM at the ll ashpee Public Library. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned t 9:10 PM. - r ' Respectfully submitted, i InaG. hlobohm Recording Secretary attachments