HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-06 MinutesFayetteville Public Library
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
July 6, 1999
Trustees present were M. Thomas, S. Singleton, L. Brewer, M. Goff and L. Gottsponer. Absent was M.
Roberts and M. Lawrence. Staff members present were L. Schaper, G Rew, S. Thomas, and L. Greenwood.
Members of the press present: Jennifer Hansen.
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
I. This meeting was called to approve the request for capital improvement projects for 2002-2004 to the
City of Fayetteville. These are projects of $10,000 or more. The items included are: (1) books and
other materials; (2) supplement to books and other materials; (3) HVAC replacement funds; (4) new
building; (5) service expansion; (6) computer replacement; (7) book detection antennae for genealogy,
(8) carpet replacement (9) hbraryvehicle.
II. L. Schaper explained that the QP request process has been yearly. But as of this year, the process will
only be done every two years.
III. It was agreed that the QP request for materials should be at the level of the national average, not at the
below national average figures approved last year by the ay Council.
IV. L. Gottsponer moved to use the 90,000 square foot figure for the new building. L. Brewer seconded
this motion. All voted aye. L. Schaper reported that the new figures for the building are $23.9M based
on market conditions and the situation with the Fort Smith Public Library.
V. S. Singleton asked about doing the geotechnical survey of the land now. L. Schaper said this survey
would be done by the architect. S. Singleton will contact J. Scherer.
VI. L. Gottsponer made a motion to appoint Roy Clinton to the Fayetteville Public LibraryFoundation
Board of Trustees. S. Singleton seconded the motion. All voted aye. Foundation Trustees are: Diane
Boyd, KayPickett, Chuck Browning, Martha Brewer, Roy Clinton, Michael Thomas, Louise Schaper.
VII. L. Gottsponer moved to adjourn and L Brewer seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at
5:10 p.m.