HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-21 MinutesFayetteville Public Library
Board of Trustees Building Expansion Meeting June 21, 1999
jTrustees present were M. Thomas, S. Singleton, L. Brewer, M. Goff, M. Roberts. Absent was L.
Gottsponer and M. Lawrence. Staff member present Was L. Schaper. Members of the press
present were Sarah Fisher (NWA Times), Charlie Allison (Moming News), and Laura Kellams (AR
Dem. Gazette).
The meeting was called to order at 4:07 p.m.
1. M. Roberts moved to accept the minutes from May 17. L. Brewer seconded. All voted aye with
one exception that the date is May 21, not June 21.
2. Marty and Louise reviewed the exploratory committee meetings. The next meeting will be July
8.
3. L. Schaper received recommendations for fundraising firms from the ALA's Fund for America's
Libraries and from Billie Jo Starr. L. Schaper said she would bring a proposal from Halsey
North, fundraising consultant, to the next meeting. This is the firm that worked with the Walton
Arts Center during the late 80s. Louise has spoken to a number of firms, but likes this one
because of their experience with Fayetteville and the region. They come highly recommended.
If the cost is paid for through the Tong -term fund we will not have to go through an RFP process.
There are two main steps: (1) a feasbility study where 50 people are interviewed; and (2) the
fundraising campaign.
4. L. Schaper reviewed the RFP process for the architect and the results of the first meeting of the
City Selection Committee. The RFPs are due on July 9. The Committee will have to make its
selection and we will need to request funding from the City Council..
5. M. Roberts moved to adjourn. M. Goff seconded. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned at
4:38 p.m.