LIBRARY EXPANSION STUDY COMMITTEE

 

 

Minutes of Regular Meeting                        September 27, 2006                Library Board Room

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. Attending were: Bob Socha, Mike Gruber, Jim Conlin, Ed Burns, Tim Welch, Shirley Warner, Francine Alosia. First Selectman, David Pinney was also in attendance. Irma Claman was absent (excused)

 

Minutes of Sept. 13th meeting were read. J. Conlin moved to accept. Second; Ed Burns, Unanimous. Minutes of Set. 20th meeting were read. T. Welch moved to accept with correction of typo. Second; M. Gruber. Unanimous.

 

Schedule for future meetings was discussed. Members were polled regarding availability to attend the meeting on 10/4. There will not be enough members to make a quorum, so the meeting is cancelled. Next Regular Meeting is October 18.

 

The chairman asked for individual reactions concerning the meeting with the Finance Board on Monday, Sept. 25. Members understood the “sticker shock” reaction in light of the fact that the Finance Bd. has carried the 2000 estimate of $2 million (less State Library Grant) in their planning. Consensus was that we need to go forward and generate community support. It was agreed to send out the brochure already in the planning stage and hold informational meetings. Possible changes to the plans were discussed and it was agreed that reducing the size of the addition should be the last consideration. It was noted that the current size specifications meet the State Library Grant application standards. We should also investigate additional grants, contact State legislators for assistance, and look for private donations. Revised figures from Barbara Joslin were distributed. It was the consensus that small savings could be made, but they were not enough to meet the Finance Board’s goal of $3.25 million.

 

Tim Welch, Shirley Warner and Jim Conlin will meet next week to finalize the brochure. Committee members were asked to forward any suggested changes to Shirley before then. Francine will check scheduling to select a time for an informational meeting to be held at the library.

 

Meeting adjourned: 6:35  p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted

 

 

 

Shirley Warner – (in the absence of the Secretary)

 

 

 

Minutes not official until approved at a subsequent meeting.