Minutes
Library Construction Committee
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Town Hall
Present from the Library Construction Committee: Kelly Collins, Pam Czekanski, Brent Gates, Joel Lindsay, Roland Ochsenbein, John Rodenhiser, Chris Rogers, Mickie Simpson, Bill Strapko
Also present: Ann Hurd, Cia Ochsenbein
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes from February 21, 2008 were approved (motion: Pam; second, Joel; Unanimous in favor).
Roland initiated a discussion of how meetings are conducted; specifically, how we handle contributions to the discussion by non-committee members (visitors), how we clearly articulate our ideas and communicate them to the architects
The committee discussed charts distributed via email prior to the meeting (attached). The committee directed Kelly to work directly with the architects on addressing space allocation problems
The committee reviewed the drawings that the architects showed at last week’s meeting. After discussion, the committee decided to direct the architects as follows:
· Roofline: consensus is a preference for a straight ridge. However, the committee wants the architects to continue to work on breaking up the mass of the roof via shed dormers and other features. (Brent showed illustrations of large buildings with such features.)
· Entry: the entry pavilion with all-wood (or wood-faced) columns was unanimously rejected. A minority (three) were in favor of full stone columns, The majority of the committee (6 members) approved half-stone
· Corner treatments: eliminate the end caps.
· Exterior materials: the committee requests more information from the architects about available choices, including cost, performance, and maintenance. The committee would also like to see choices in roofing materials.
Joel discussed possibilities around “green” issues, saying that he isn’t satisfied by the architects’ answers to his questions about LEED standards (if not certification, then compliance). LEED standards include material choices, indoor environmental quality, and demolition/disposal choices. Ann Hurd suggested that the committee formally ask the architect to report to us on LEED choices they are and will be considering. Joel will follow up. Pam suggested requiring this report on March 20. Is geothermal still an option, or not? If so, is coordinating with the Public Safety Building an option? What else are the architects and engineers considering? Kelly will provide Joel with a copy of the literature about proposed systems that Garcia Galuska Desousa
presented in December 2007.
John noted that the newest version of the budget shows contingencies used up. Roland commented that the trustees asked Richard for a document showing how budget monies have moved around. The committee must take a more active role in managing the budget, vetting, and approving. We need to see clearly where the tradeoffs are & what they’re coming from. Mickie has volunteered to take this on.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Collins
Director of the Library
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