HomeMy WebLinkAbout022811Port Townsend Library Advisory Board Minutes
February 28, 2011 4:00 P.M. Pink House
Members present: Eileen Price, Wes Eng, Ken Dane, Ben Dow
Members absent: Fran Post, Caitlin Harrison
Staff present: Theresa Percy
Scribe: Eileen Price
Minutes of last meeting: Not discussed
Public Comment — None
Communications — A library patron asked Wes how the library project jumped from a $5 million
project in 2007 to a $10 million project in 2011 and where were the community input
opportunities throughout that period..
Friends Report — None reported
Foundation Report — None reported
Staff Reports — None
Director's Report — In addition the Theresa's printed report:
• Theresa explained that the capital campaign construction cost is $7 million. There is an
additional $1 million in sales tax, $ for furnishings, $ for loan interest and $ for 15%
40 contingency fee.
• Theresa applauded Barb Dwyer's efforts at staffing the capital campaign table in the
library. She reported positive feedback from several patrons around the project.
• Mirandy Cook, providing mayoral approval, will soon become a library advisory board
member
• Theresa announced receipt of a substantial contribution from the McEeachern Trust for the
new children's room.
Old Business /New Business —
• Theresa summarized the correct chronology of the capital campaign from its inception to
present day. Ken Dane suggested someone compile this information and have it available for
people questioning the expansion campaign process. Ken will respond to the patron's letter that
appeared in The Leader.
• As Monday is proving to be a difficult day for board members to attend meetings, it was
suggested that perhaps we move our meeting day to Tuesday. Further discussion will occur at
the March meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00. Next meeting is Monday, March 21, 2011, 4:00 p.m., at The
Pink House
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