10/18/2005 LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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Kresge Bricks and Mortar Grant. Jane learned that the LBC needs to be further along in its fundralsing efforts in order to apply for this.grant. Jane stated that Kresge also has Challenge Grants available. Jane also reported that Cape Cod Community college has a resource center which i staffed on Friday mornings, to assist people interested in finding available grants. Sheldon recommended that this information be given to the Fundraising Committee for their follow-up. FUNDRAISING PROGRAM REPORT-Tori O'Neill. Torte O'Neill reported that he is meeting tomorrow at 1 PM with Martha Moore, and Georgianna, who is doing the writing of the grants. He anticipates that they now have two more foundation grant applications ready to go. Torn stated also that he is talking pnivately to individuals about private donations. Tom feels more positive about the situation regarding esc Wation of construction oasts, in contrast to the prediction by Mr. Roberts. He cited the example of the cost of gypsum, which has gone up astronomically since Katrina, yet the cost of labor has been stable, and certain labor markets will become more competitive. Torn stated that from the Selectmen's point of Griew: they can look at the slow fundraising progress to date, and ask how the fundraising committee can come up with the additional monies. Tom urged that heldon's motion be modified significantly, and stated that time is what is needed now. Traditionally, large individual donations happen at the last minute, and that is the way it will happen with the library project. Torn reiterated again his ongoing enthusiasm for the project, and his confidence that we will be successful in finding the person(s)who will make it happen. Sheldon Gilbert stated that he will plan to meet with Joyce Mason to discuss the recommendation in the LBC motion to the Fundraising Commlttee, explaining that the LBC has plans to raise these funds in any case. But under the circumstances the LBC felt it would be wise to ask the Fundraising Committee to raise the goal so that vire would be in a position, and would be prepared, should these costs escalate to a point well,beyond the current goal. MEETING WITH PATIENCE E J SON -Helene D F e Helene DeFoe reported that a meeting with Patience Jackson is scheduled for Wednesday, 11/09/05 t 10:00 AM at the Mashpee Library. Patience will be reporting on comments from the Application Review Committee on the LBC grant proposal. Helene and Sheldon plan to attend this meeting, and all other interested LBC members are welcome to attend, as well. Helene stated that the meeting should be beneficial in tens of insights into possible suggestions on ways to Improve our proposal. NEW BUSINESS 1.Planning& Construction Committee mittee Presentaffon—Sheldon Gilbert Sheldon reported that he had attended the Planning & construction Committee on Tuesday, 10/11/05 to male a presentation of LBC plans and progress on the new Mashpee Library. The presentation was very well received. Gene Smargon, vice Chairman of the committee, asked whether LBC had taken into consideration the projected increase in maintenance costs once the new library is completed, citing the problems that are currently plaguing the new Senior Center. Sheldon responded that the proposed budget for the library rests with the Library Board of Trustees. The earliest budget that will be affected will be 2008. -He also stated that in terms of staffing, there is a proposal for an increase of one plus the full time position for the Children's Library. Helene reminded the committee that the maintenance budget for town buildings, such as the Library and the Senior Center, is the responsibility of the Town. Helene drew a comparison of the maintenance/custodial needs between the Senior Center and the Library. The Senior center has security Issues for evening events: they have need for assistance in setting up chairs in the Great Room for many events; and custodial needs at the close of evening events. The library Is designed to have a separate entrance for everts being.held in the Events Room, thus eliminating the need for additional security for the entire library. Helene does not foresee a problem with setting up chairs for everts held at the library. 2