4/28/2004 LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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There was discussion at the meeting, of answers to three questions that will certainly be raised by the Selectmen and other townspeople: # Can the existing library be moved to another location? Can prefab be used to put up a temporary building during construction? What available resources in Town exist for a temporary library location, i.e., Senior Center Bonnie reported that Joyce's reaction to heir presentation was very positive. She agreed that option I was the preferred choice. she also stated that the senior Center may be a good choice for the library to relocate during the construction process. she agreed that saving the library would not be a wise decision. Fundraising, and the library relocation are the two Ivey issues to be resolved. . A meeting needs to be arranged with Buff Chace: Il ashpee Commons, to determine the stags of the availability: going forward, of the services of architects Roberts and Imal. Sheldon stated that llashpee Commons has great authority with respect to the location, design, location of utilities, roadways, landscaping, etc. For this reason, the LBC needs to know the limitations regarding our being able to build a new library. John Rent then stated that the I lashpee Commons has, in fact, approved the LBC Option 1 plan. 5. Meefings to be scheduled. Joyce will assist in arranging meetings for Sheldon and Bonnie with two selectmen at a time, as well as a meeting with a member of the Finance Cori mi tee. The LBC presentation to the Board of Selectmen is scheduled for the Selectmen's ,meeting on June 21st. John I enz concurred that architects Roberts and Irnal will need to attend this meeting. State Gran There is a State Grant that will be coring mailable next year. The LBC will proceed very carefully to determine whether or not to pursue this. A orae-day meeting in Wrentham of the Mate Library Commission is scheduled for late May to discuss the grant program. Sheldon and Bonnie plan to attend. A 21,000 sq. ft building may be required by the Mate for consideration of the grant funds, depending on the build out size of the Town. Based on our proposed$4,000,000 construction program, Il ashpee would qualify for$1,595,000. Board of selectmen's approval would be required to apply for the grant. letter of intent is due in February 2005. Helene recommended that should we decide to go for the grant, we should go to the October Torn Meetind to ask.for approval to apply, with the proviso that should we be awarded the grant, it would be accepted, and would be spent toward construction of a new library. LETTER To THE EDITOR. A letter to the editor in response to the April gth editorial will appear in the April Sot" edition of the Mashpee Enterprise. NEED FOR NEW MEMBERS Sheldon reiterated that the LBC is in need of three additional members. He recommended that we look for individuals with connections in the community, business people, and-attorneys. It was suggested that a representative from Southport might be a good addition. NEW BUSINESS Ann MacDonald-Dailey reported on an auction scheduled for Saturday, July 24th, 2004 at Pop onesset Market 'lace. The event is being sponsored by Plymouth savings Bank and New seabury co_ LI', Carlo 'Este is the honorary chairman. silent auction will take place from PM to PM, with o items. lige auction will be held from PM to PM, with o items. Donations tions to the auction must be in by June . The event presents a good opportunity for the LBC to raise'an awareness of the new library project NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Library Building Committee was scheduled for Thursday, May 13th, at 7:00 PIIS at the iashpee Public Library. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PIS. Respectfully submitted, r a . Ira G. Sc bohr ecordin Secretary 2