TOWN OF SOMERS

LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE

MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 17, 2007  -- LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:07 PM.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Tim Welch, Shirley Warner, Jim Conlin, Phil Rosenthal, Bob Socha, Andy Phillips and Library Director Francine Aloisa. Irma Claman joined the meeting in progress. Mike Gruber was absent. Also present were respresentatives of Tai Soo Kim.

 

Andy Phillips moved to approve the minutes of 10/3 with the following corrections: correct date from 9/12 – correct typos in spelling of members and results – add “with 65 spaces.” to end of paragraph about parking design. Seconded by Bob Socha and approved unanimously.

 

There was no old business.

 

Under new business, Francine reported she met with the Supt. of Schools and they discussed issues concerning traffic, etc. during construction. They will continue to communicate and assess any potential problems. She also met with Jeanette and Abby of Tai Soo Kim to go over floor plans for both library and town hall temporary space. She also visited the space at Town Hall and contacted School Technology Director Jim Morrow, and Bibliomation representatives to discuss data connections.

Tim met with To Design and town officials to discuss the parking and driveway plan. The town planner and sanitarian were pleased with the work done so far. Steve Jacobs expressed concern about gutters (there are currently none) and drainage issues. The distribution boxes of the current septic system will be checked to monitor that they are functioning properly. There also needs to be a gauge put on the current well to measure the current amount of water used.

 

Tai Soo Kim Presentation: Richard Szczypek introduced John Wilcox, the new project manager. Steve Collins discussed questions presented by the committee regarding mechanical/electrical systems. It was noted that the site and parking plan will be presented to the Town Planning Committee in time to have it discussed, and possibly approved, at their December meeting.

Richard presented the preliminary budget estimate done by AZCorporation, which he recently received. The architectural team has not had time to go over details of the estimate and will do so before our next meeting. Richard pointed out areas that need clarification.

Steve mentioned the possibility of keeping the current well for lawn watering after connecting the building to public water. He also discussed options for location of HVAC systems. Putting basement space under the new construction would be one option, but would add cost. Otherwise, space could be taken from the floor plan. Using attic space was the least desirable plan.

Plans are proceeding to move the children’s section to Town Hall.

 

Pay bills: Tim presented the bill for the contracted installment due Tai Soo Kim. Irma moved that we authorize payment of $9,945.00 as billed. Second by Bob Socha. Voted unanimously.

 

The next meeting will be a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 30. The meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM.

 

               Respectfully submitted for the Secretary:

 

                                                                                    Shirley E. Warner

 

Minutes not official until approved at a subsequent meeting