HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-30 MinutesFayetteville Public Library Board of Directors
March 30, 1992
Members present: Cam Crouch, Bobbye Hay, Charles Kirchen and Carol Phillips;
Linda Harrison, Fayetteville Library Director; Karen Duree,
Ozark Regional Library Director, Mim Neralich, Mary Loots,
Helen Brannon and June Jefferson library staff; David Cox,
Assistant Public Works Director City of Fayetteville;
Steve Davis, Budget Coordinator, City of Fayetteville;
Bill Browner, Haley/Associates; Gordon Reynolds,
Project Manager Heckathorne Construction and Tom Dewart,
University of Arkansas, auditing the meeting
Bobbye Hay called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
1. The board moved to item g on the agenda, publicity for closing. Linda
Harrison recommended that she close for the period April 20 through May 2 in
order to complete the move. Carol Phillips moved that the library be closed
for this period of time. Cam Crouch seconded motion. Motion passed.
2. Item h, Landscaping, was discussed next. Carol Phillips reported that she
has had numerous calls from individuals about landscaping the library grounds
after the renovation is completed. Carol reported that she had told her
callers to pursue this matter in the fall. David Cox reported that the city
has a horticulturist that we might use. Her name is Patti Irwin. Landscaping
will be tabled until a future time.
3. Gordon Reynold gave Bill Browner the cost for relocating the gas line
earlier today. It will cost $95.00.
4. Heckathorne has a drawing/redesign on the ramp coming into the meeting
room. It has to be a handicapped ramp. There was $1500.00 left in the
contract that can be used for the ramp.
5. The size of the new meeting room was discussed. Mary Loots and Mim
Neralich spoke about the size of the room, and their needs in using the room.
The meeting adjourned to the new meeting room to view it as it is now. Gordon
Reynolds suggested that he and Bill Browner set down and discuss merging using
the existing children's bathrooms. The door between the children's and
meeting room would have to be accessible. The walls in the children's
bathrooms would have to be moved to provide handicapped access, then the studs
that have been erected in the meeting room could be taken down. The Board
then reconvened in the meeting room. It was agreed that the restroom
construction will be halted pending costing of the project.
Karen Duree suggested putting up a partition where the tile walkway is and
making it 1/2 glass and 1/2 wood so the restrooms are available and it can be
used as a public meeting room.
Carol Phillips recommended that we hear from Gordon Reynolds/Bill
Browner/David Cox on the expenses involved in moving the restrooms and taking
the studs out at a called meeting.
David Cox stated that the contract does not call for this and Haley/Associates
would need to be compensated. If the restrooms meet the specifications they
would not have to be redone. Bill Browner will check on this.
2.
Carol Phillips motioned that items a, the change order for gas line, and item
b, the change order for ramp at new meeting room entry, be funded, with item b
not to exceed $2595. plus the $1500. in funds that are available. Charles
Kirchen seconded the motion. Funds to come from the expansion funds.
6. Carol motioned cessation of the bathroom project until the committee can
meet and get back to us. Cam Crouch seconded. Motion passed.
7. Gordon Reynolds reported that he may be adjusting Dewayne's schedule to
remove the wall. He will check with Heckathorne and they will decide what to
do. Gordon would like to do it during working hours. The Board assured him
that this should be no problem, when renovation projects are going on people
must learn to live with a few inconveniences and adjust to the situation.
Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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CAM CROUCH
Vice President/Secretary
