Board of Trustees

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PARK RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY HELD MAY 10, 2007 AT 8:38 P.M. IN THE FIRST FLOOR MEETING ROOM OF THE LIBRARY ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Patricia Lofthouse, Chair; John Benka, Arthur Davis, John Schmidt, Richard Van Metre, Library Board; Janet Van De Carr, Library Director; Linda Egebrecht, Tom Weiland, Library Staff. ABSENT: None. Approval of Committee Minutes Mr. Benka made a MOTION : To approve the minutes for the Buildings and Grounds Meeting held April 12, 2007. Mr. Schmidt SECONDED the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ADA Facility Assessment Mrs. Van De Carr reported that she was unable to find a company that offers inspection with certification. Mr. Davis suggested the Library contact Northwestern University or Illinois Institute of Technology's Engineering Department for a professor and student. Mrs. Van De Carr did find Accessibility Development Associates, Inc., which will provide an assessment report and recommendations for improvements for approximately $2,500. Mrs. Van De Carr stated that she will continue to look for inspection consultants. Monthly Maintenance Report Mr. Weiland reviewed the monthly maintenance report (attached) and responded to inquiries regarding the issues of lighting and heat. Mr. Davis suggested computer fans installed in the casings of the transformers to keep them cool. Mr. Weiland reported that the track lighting in the YA Loft will be installed next week. Mrs. Van De Carr reported that Mr. Mackin, architect, informed her that the railings on the Library stairs leading to the second and third floors are not ADA compliant. She added that she had asked Mr. Mackin to draw up plans for new railings. To build at night would cost between $16,000 and $30,000. Mr. Davis suggested the Library wait until reports from ADA inspection are completed. The Committee will discuss this issue again at a later time. City Commons Update Mrs. Van De Carr reported that she will be meeting with the City regarding the progress of the City Commons next week. Adjournment: 9:13 p.m.