April 2009 Public Hearing on Library Capital Projects Plan

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Meeting Room 1B, 5:45 p.m.

Attendance

Steve Moberly, Randy Paul, and Fred Risinger.

Absent

Dave Ferguson, Kari Isaacson, Melissa Pogue, and John Walsh.

Staff

Pat Combs, Bonnie Estell, Margaret Harter, Chris Jackson, Joe Langfit, Sara Laughlin, Bara Swinson, Michael White.

Others

Duane Busick.

Call to Order

Vice President Fred Risinger called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.

2010-2012 Capital Projects Fund Plan

Sara Laughlin presented the 2010-12 Capital Projects Fund Plan. Sara noted that this is the 80th anniversary of bookmobile service in Monroe County. The current bookmobile has been on the road since 1997 with services offered every day of the week except Friday. With over 100,000 miles on it, it is now requiring frequent repairs. Phase 2 of the main library renovation includes changes to the children’s area, circulation areas, movies & music space, and reconfiguring the drive-up window. Technology upgrades include upgrading master control room, purchasing new computers, adding self-check stations, and purchasing new CATS equipment.

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

Public Comment

None.

Due to lack of quorum the Board will convene at a later advertised date to adopt the 2010-2012 Capital Projects Plan.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.