HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1794talked to the county attorney about the matter and everything was in order. Needham has obtained
all of the necessary permits. Mr. Allison said the factors used in determining common law vested
rights were: (1) substantial expenditures (2) good faith (3) reliance on valid governmental approval
and (4) detriment.
REVIEW OF LIBRARY CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL: Steve Messick, the library
director, said proposals were mailed to five consultants. The RFP listed the scope of work to be:
A master plan showing the number and size of library facilities needed, facility replacement, the
impact of technology on future service delivery, and the impact of new or replacement facilities on
the operating budget. Construction of new facilities, use of leased space, and renovation of existing
facilities could be included in the plan. In addition, the plan was to be composed of two parts: (1)
Recommendations for library space needs for the next ten years. This would include both the
existing main library and one or two new branch libraries. The cost estimates (capital and
operational) and a time line for possible projects would need to be included. (2) The plan would
also need to address the long-range library space needs for the next twenty years. This would
include total space needs based on twenty-year population projections and the number and general
location of additional branch libraries.
Messick received the following three responses to his RFP:
David Henington Total Cost $22,560.00
Hidell Associates $29,138.00
Providence Associates $17,697.00
Mr. Messick said he had throughly reviewed the proposals and recommended Providence
Associates. The complete proposal from this firm was broken down as follows:
Task 1 -Program Review with Library Personnel & Other $ 2,951.00
Task 2 -Assessment of Facilities
3,603.00
Task 3 -Program Development
2,690.00
Task 4 -Progress Meetings
590.00
Task 5 -Preliminary Master Plan Report
5,540.00
Task 6 -Final Report
2.323.00
Total
$17,697.00
Commissioner Boone asked how much leeway the consultant would have in doing the plan.
Messick said they would talk to the library employees. They would also talk to the commissioners
and find out the financial parameters. In addition, the consultants would look at their experience
with other libraries. After this, the consultants will come back with a proposal(s) to be reviewed.
Commissioner Fortner asked about the feasibility of a twenty-year projection. Messick said
it would not be as specific as a ten-year prediction. He mentioned the State already had some
twenty-year projections, but they were probably on the low side.
Commissioner Stewart said the project needed to be approached realistically. Messick said
he agreed. The consultant would not create a "wish list." He said he saw the consultant looking at
what was needed and what could be done.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. for a refreshment
break prior to the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
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