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Story · Library Trustees

Library building repairs

A new back door and key system needs three quotes. A trustee will look at what the library needs.

How it happened

Jan 6 · AgendaFirst mention

The Select Board will discuss funds for the library's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. This is listed as a correspondence and discussion item.

Apr 20 · Minutes

The notes list these needs: the front steps need repointing (mortar repair) again, the emergency door stairs need updating, and the library needs a new back door and key system.

Jun 8 · Minutes

The front steps need repointing (fixing the mortar between the stones) again. The trustees need three quotes. A trustee will get the quotes.

Jun 8 · Minutes

The stairs at the emergency door need to be updated. The trustees need three quotes. A trustee is to call Munch.

Jun 8 · Minutes

The library needs a new back door and key system. The trustees need three quotes. A trustee is to look at what the library needs. The notes also list an emergency alert system, with a call to the chief to discuss it.

Jul 13 · Minutes

The front steps need repointing again (new mortar between the stones). The board needs three quotes. A trustee called 4 contractors and has one quote so far, for $2,000.

Jul 13 · Minutes

The stairs at the emergency door need to be updated, and the board needs three quotes. A trustee contacted a contractor, who said he will let the board know.

Jul 13 · Minutes

The library needs a new back door and key system, and the board needs three quotes. A trustee will look at what is needed.

Aug 17 · Minutes

The front steps need to be repointed again. Repointing means replacing worn mortar between bricks or stones. The board needs three quotes. A trustee called 4 people and has one quote so far, for $2,000.

Aug 17 · Minutes

The stairs at the emergency door need to be updated, and the board needs three quotes. A contractor named Munch was contacted and will respond the next day.

Aug 17 · Minutes

The library needs a new back door and key system, and the board needs three quotes. A trustee will look at what the library needs.

Sep 22 · MinutesDecided

The front steps need to be repointed again (mortar joints fixed). Three quotes are needed. A trustee called 4 people and got one quote of $2000.00. The trustee called the contractor to cancel the work until next spring.

Work canceled until next spring.

Sep 22 · Minutes

The stairs at the emergency door need to be updated. Three quotes are needed. Munch was contacted and a quote is pending.

Sep 22 · Minutes

A new back door and key system needs three quotes. A trustee will look at what the library needs.