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MINUTES OF THE
OAK BROOK LIBRARY COMMISSION
August 18, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Commission President Roberta Petz.
Present: Commissioners Roberta Petz, Barbara D. Benezra and Anthony J.
Ingrisano
Also Present: George T. Caleel, Village Trustee, Library Liaison, Library Director Ruth
A. Martin, and reporters Paula St. Louis of The Doings, and Sara
Paulson, the Oak Brook Press.
Commissioner Petz commented that the text of the 1996 Library Building Program was
still appropriate with the exception of the technology section which needs updating.
Trustee Caleel reviewed the fact that he was not a trustee in 1996 and the program text
and architectural concepts were relatively new to him. He stated that he is making the
assumption that a lower level or basement will be added to the plans as there is little
storage space in the existing drawing and lower- levels are among the most inexpensive
space additions available
Commissioner Benezra pointed out that this building is expected to serve Oak Brook for
a long time; adding a lower -level is good foresight.
Trustee Caleel, Commissioner Ingrisano and Director Martin voiced concerns regarding
the flat roof with the center dome. Ingrisano suggested that while a peaked roof may be
desirable, cost may be prohibitive. Caleel commented that the amount of money
available through the Village is all that the Village should be expected to spend. Other
funds must be raised through the Library Foundation and /or other donations. All
agreed
One suggestion for cutting costs was to straighten the curvilinear design to a regular
hexagon. Additionally, Caleel has experienced problems with primarily glass buildings.
Martin would like more wall space rather than glass As there are no interior walls in the
collection area, all decorations, children's projects, etc, would need to be hung on the
windows which appears messy from the outside. She also had concerns about sun
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prior to the referendum is supposed to be protective Ingrisano stated that he has seen
this glass in use and believes the collections will not be damaged.
The Commissioners and Trustee agreed that the Village Board need to be apprised of
the thoughts and ideas expressed at this meeting and that the Board needs to authorize
staff to discuss these ideas with Carow Architects Planners. Martin will follow
appropriate procedures to add this to the agenda for the next Board meeting (August 25,
1998) and Caleel will introduce it then.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7.10 p.m
Respectfully submitted,
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Ruth A Martin
Acting Secretary