TOWN OF SOMERS

LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE

April 30, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 5:10 PM.

MEMBERS PRESENT; Tim Welch, Andy Phillips, Shirley Warner, Mike Gruber and Irma Claman.

Phil Rosenthal was absent.

Also present were Francine Aloisa and John Wilcox.

The children’s library has been moved to Kibbe-Fuller and the library will open to the public on Monday, May 5^th.

Shirley Warner spoke of plans being made for a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, May 19^th at 1 PM.

The committee discussed the 8 alternates to the bid package:

Alternate #1 – Multipurpose room wood floor $18,000 Yes

Alternate #2 – Gas fireplace $35,000 No decision pending further information

Alternate #3 – Refinish existing wood trim $10,000 Yes

Alternate #4 – Residential appliances $1500 Yes

Alternate #5 – Floor radiant heating $24,000 Yes

Alternate #6 – Additional millwork units $17,000 Yes

Alternate #7 – Additional plantings $5000 Yes

Alternate #8 – Irrigation $3000 Yes

The committee agreed to 7 out of the 8 alternates. The question of the gas fireplace will be decided at the next meeting when additional figures will be available.

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

IRMA CLAMAN