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until such time as there is full Committee attendance and <br /> participation in the process. He requested voting in this <br /> matter be postponed further to the October 4th Meeting. <br /> Approval of Minutes <br /> The Chairman suggested voting on the Minutes of August 17th <br /> and September 13th also be postponed to the October 4th Meeting. <br /> Report-Feasibility Study Subcommittee <br /> The Chairman reported upon the subcommittee meeting <br /> findings, noting the Preservation Partnership experience consists <br /> mainly of restoration work. Gaffney being the architects for the <br /> existing building in Mashpee and having constructed a sister <br /> building in West Yarmouth and being the only local on-Cape firm. <br /> However, their presentation analysis was considered to be the <br /> .least comprehensive. <br /> The Chairman then deferred to Ed DeFoe for the purpose of <br /> reporting further on subcommittee findings. As a result of <br /> reviewing proposals, Ed DeFoe suggested the following be <br /> considered: J. Stewart Roberts, Somerville, MA; Darlene <br /> Powers, Boston, MA; and Gaffney Architects as they designed the <br /> original building and are local . <br /> Eliminated from further consideration: Preservation <br /> Partnership, as their expertise appears to be restoration of <br /> historical buildings; Modigliani/Noyes Architects, as they listed <br /> only one library building in their resume. <br /> In favor of the Roberts and Powers firms, Ed DeFoe noted <br /> they each have access to the expertise of a Library Consultant. <br /> Ed DeFoe reported he and Helene visited a library in <br /> Lakeville, which schematic designs had been prepared by J. <br /> Stewart Roberts. They were referred to a librarian in Middleboro <br /> and did have a discussion with her. They also visited a library <br /> in West Bridgewater which had been designed by Gaffney <br /> Architects, as well as a building in Pembroke which had been <br /> designed and recently completed by J. Stewart Roberts . Lastly, <br /> they visited libraries in Duxbury and Kingston which showcase <br /> some innovative design features . <br /> Ed DeFoe provided handout copies to all Committee Members, <br /> a summary, "Comments from References" . He reported he had <br /> received very positive comments regarding J. Stewart Roberts; and <br /> less than enthusiastic comments regarding Gaffney Architects . He <br /> noted the building designs proposed by Gaffney Architects appear <br /> to be replicated. <br /> Helene DeFoe made reference to "Library Projects" West <br /> Yarmouth, Mashpee, and West Bridgewater noting design <br /> -2- <br />