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Dave Burton stated that the storage shed was scheduled to arrive on Thursday, March 31', ready <br /> for installation. Two skylights will be 'installed in the shed. Cave reported that Ir. Walker is ready <br /> to assist with the project to rove the books from the library into the new shed. <br /> STATUS of BILL FOR 7 MILLION LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BONDING <br /> AUTHORIZATION <br /> Sheldon Gilbert announced that the Senate Bili 1841 was established on March 25'. <br /> CASH REQUIREMENTS AND PLEDGES <br /> The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners will announce the results of the current <br /> library construction grant round on July 7th after it completes its evaluation of 41 grant <br /> applications. The MBLC currently has ars estimated - million in cash for grants. . it is <br /> possible that this amount will increase in May if the State chooses to recapture some.more <br /> money which would push the amount as high a 1million. At some point after,duly 7, we reed <br /> to Mart developing plans and specifications for the new library,which means we have to have a <br /> pretty good understanding that we have and/or are likely to have enough financing to proceed <br /> with a new library. At that point, the Town will have to go through the pr curement process for a <br /> Project Manager, whose work would begin when the architect begins preparing plan'and <br /> specifications. <br /> The LBC would be required to request the Board of Selectmen to approve-the remaining amount <br /> of $93,500 from an existing authors ation for architectural services. We would reed an extra <br /> $1831 000 in cash to finance Phase of the Architect's contract which.provides for preparation f <br /> plans and specifications. The Friends has cash deposits and scare pledges for commitments <br /> 'toward the large library. Architectural services could start in July or August of this year. The <br /> Architect has estimated that 8 months will be required to prepare the plans and specifications. <br /> This work could be completed as.early as April 2006. The Town is willing to advance money if we <br /> .want to start early on a temporary loam basis which would be paid for later from funds secured <br /> from the sale of bonds after July 2006. <br /> BonnieBarrett stated that she is feeling very upbeat and proud of the LBC for all the work that <br /> � r p <br /> has been accomplished to date, and for the progress that is being made toward seeing the new <br /> library become a reality. <br /> EXT MEETING. The next meeting of the LBC was scheduled for Thursday,ApHl 2e, 2005, at <br /> 7;00 PIU at the Mashp a Public Library. As theme was no further business, the meeting was <br /> adjourned at 8-2.5 PIIS. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Ina G. Schl bohr <br /> Record i n d secreta ry <br /> i 3 <br />