April 2009 Special Meeting

Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 6:15 p.m.
Board Room

Attendance

Kari Isaacson, Randy Paul, Melissa Pogue, and John Walsh.

Absent

Dave Ferguson, Fred Risinger, and Steve Moberly.

Staff

Pat Combs, Bonnie Estell, Sara Laughlin, Sue Sater, and Michael White.

Others

Tom Bunger.

Call to Order

President John Walsh called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.

2010-2012 Capital Projects Fund Plan

Sara Laughlin presented the 2010-2012 Capital Projects Fund Plan as follows:

2010 Plan Year:
Main library renovation (phase 2)—$185,154
New bookmobile purchase—200,000
Computer-related purchases—126,853
2010 Total—$512,007

2011 Plan Year:
Materials handling system—$345,560
Computer-related purchases—125,000
Allocation for future projects—60,000
2011 Total—$530,560

2012 Plan Year:
Purchase/Lease site for new branch—$486,782
Computer-related purchases—125,000
2012 Total—$611,782

In view of current economic issues and budget constraints, Randy Paul suggested asking the newly-formed Long-Term Financial Planning Task Force to review the 2012 Plan as to the feasibility of a new branch. John Walsh concurred and felt that it should still be considered if economically feasible. Sara Laughlin added that a branch is included in the strategic plan, but the work has not yet begun on gathering the data needed to make a decision as to whether to recommend a second branch.

Randy Paul moved; Melissa Pogue seconded adoption of the 2010-2012 Capital Projects Fund Plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Sara Laughlin noted that the Capital Projects Plan is on the Monroe County Council work session agenda for May 5, with a public hearing scheduled for May 12.

Sara Laughlin announced that the Long-Term Financial Planning Task Force had a very successful first meeting.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.