2/17/2004 LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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Toni O'Neill stated that he likes the idea of having the library close to Int. 151, which gives incoming traffic to Mash Pee a greater visibility of the new structure. Strategy## ,allows for ease of future additions to the site. Tam also suggested that under Strategy#2, the building facing Jobs Fishing could be elongated, thus eliminating the need for the other two buildings. Randall cautioned, however, that the control factor could be a problem with an elongated building. Tom also carne yap with the idea of doing an offset of three buildings, giving the library a New England appearance. This plan would also have the front of the building facing Job's Fishing Road. Randall Imai Mated that the fundamental question that needed to be answered was whether or not the existing library would be retained. if the concept of the proposed new library changes, then his design also would need to change. He suggested that the committee consider three possible plans: 1 combine Strategies##1 and,## , and keep the existing library 2 o with Strategy##3, eliminate the existing library and plan for future additional buildings 3 o with Torn O'Neill's plan for an offset of three buildings, with the front of the library facing Job's Fishing Road Sheldon stated that the committee would need a report for the next committee meeting as to what the use of the existing library would entail, i.e.: -- 1 renovation costs 2 determine whether it would be necessary to bring it up to code 3 what it would cost to bring it up to code The report also should.look at pieces of the current program that could be carried on in the existing building without too many changes. Stewart Roberts and Randall lrnai agreed to prepare such a report for the committee's next meeting. PROPOSED TIMELINE SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION of NEW LIBRARY(See Attachment D Sheldon stated that he had seat the attached proposed schedule to Joyce Mason for her review and comments to determine its feasibility. FUND RAISING Torn O'Neill announced that the fund to date has$110,000, with a goal of$250,000 at the time of the May Town Meeting. The workshop forum is scheduled to begin with a dinner on Friday evening,April-4469;� �.. �-- holding work sessions on Saturday,with departure on Sunday. He has 7 individuals lined up to participate in the sessions, including carol Gordon, the Chief Librarian at Boston University, and a representative from Bose Sound Systems, The goal is to generate enthusiasm for the new library project as'well as to glean valuable input from the invited forum participants. REVIEW OF ENERGY GIANT PAPER. Steve Cook stated that he Inas not yet had an opportunity to study the report from,bane Dolan. NEXT MEETING. The next meeting of the Library Building Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, X004# at the- I ashpee Library at 7:00 PM. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PNi. Respectfully submitted, Ina G. S hlobohm Recording Secretary attachment 2