Minutes - 09/08/1998 - Library Commission•
Minutes of the Oak Brook Library Commission
Approved as wntten
Approved as amended
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MINUTES OF THE
OAK BROOK LIBRARY COMIVIISSION
September 8, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p m by Commissioner Roberta Petz.
Present- Commissioners Roberta Petz, Barbara Benezra and Anthony Ingrisano.
Also Present: George T Caleel, Library Liaison Trustee, Carow Architects Planners
representatives Jay Carow, and Gordon Crabtree, William Watson, Library Director Ruth
Martin, and meeting secretary Michelle Coduto
The agenda was amended to accommodate the guests present
Reaching Out To Oak Brook
William Watson from the Historical Society addressed the Commission to receive help
from the library on a millennium project His idea was to have an Oak Brook family
history book. Commissioner Petz agreed to work with Watson and will call him by
Friday After his departure, it was discussed that the library can be the host for the
project, but will not be directly involved.
Carow Architects Report
Carow stated that after seeking professional estimates, the construction numbers were
approximately one million dollars over the original estimate of two years ago. It would
now be priced at $142 per square foot as opposed to the original $108.
To have an unfinished basement, with or without a three foot band of windows, would
cost $16 million, finished $175 million. The other option to add more space to the
new library would be to add two pods to the original design at a cost of $914,000 See
chart for additional price changes.
Trustee Caleel was optimistic that the Library Foundation could raise a substantial
amount of money from Oak Brook corporations and residents for the new library
building He asked that the Foundation be given 45 days from September 23, 1998 to
obtain pledges and raise funds
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Carow stated that it will take approximately one year after the groundbreaking to
complete construction. Spring is the current ground breaking target date
The minutes of the regular meeting on July 14, 1998, and the special meetings on August 18,
1998, and September 1, 1998 were approved as submitted.
Old Business
Library Lawsuit Update: Director Martin stated that the motion for rehearing has
been denied and the Village may proceed with plans for the new library.
Friends of the Library Report: Commissioner Ingnsano announced that the Friends
will have a booth at the Ethnic Fest which will be worked by volunteers. Commissioner
Benezra also announced that a donation of 130 shares of stock had been made to the
Friends
Hinsdale Area YES Grant Project: Director Martin reported that the equipment is
currently at the library and the goal is to have it up and running by October 9, 1998 and
to advertise to the public beginning October 12, 1998
Policies: Director Martin reported that all policies discussed at the July meeting were
adopted by ordinance, though a discussion did occur on the internet policy Martin
reported that a tutorial must be done by each patron before allowed to use the internet
on their own
New Business
DLS Grant: Director Martin reported that the Cisco router has been installed through
DLS' "Educate & Automate" grant. Additional cabling upgrades will be forthcoming
to fully move into the digital environment. Cabling upgrades are not part of the grant.
DLS Bylaws Amendments: Director Martin reported that DLS is seeking to change
the number of directors on the DLS board from fifteen to eleven, of which eight
members are from public libraries The Commissioners approved and Comissioner
Petz signed the ballot.
The meeting was adjourned at 7.35 p m
Res ectfully submitted,
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elle M. Coduto
Secretary
COST PROJECTIONS OCT.3,19% SEPT.8, 1998
Construction: 22,560 sq.ft. $2,440,090 $3,204,000
Site Develo ment 262,355 385,000
Furnishings/Equipment$16/sf 360,960
Architect/Engineer Services 275,706
Reimbursables 15,000
Renderin lodel 6,000
Survey 3,500
Soil Testing 2,400
Construction Testing 4,500
Permits 10,000
Moving 5,000
Book Detection System 20,000
LAN/Com haters 30,000
Telephone S stem 15,000
Contingency-5%of items afterF/E 19,355
i�'3 items include an 8&contingency)
TOTAL $3,469,974 $4,500,000