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Sites reviewed with pros and cons can be found at https://www.facebook.com/citizensforanewhi ghlandlibrary 1 Fall 2013 workshops on Building and Site Considerations and Public Comment September 5: History of Library and Building Project October 3: Overview of Properties Considered Tonight: Thursday, November 7, 2013 Summary of prior information presented Response to legal questions Comments from our Library Director of 20 years Public Comment Next Steps “Our Library. Essential to our Community.”
Sites reviewed with pros and cons can be found at 1 Fall 2013 workshops on Building and Site Considerations
Sites reviewed with pros and cons can be found at
https://www.facebook.com/citizensforanewhighlandlibrary 1 Fall 2013
workshops on Building and Site Considerations and Public Comment
September 5: History of Library and Building Project October 3:
Overview of Properties Considered Tonight: Thursday, November 7,
2013 Summary of prior information presented Response to legal
questions Comments from our Library Director of 20 years Public
Comment Next Steps Our Library. Essential to our Community.
Slide 3
Our History The Library moved into the first floor of the
present location in 1930. Formerly the home of the local dentist,
Dr. Casper Ganse and his wife Georgianna Rose Ganse, it was
originally owned by Charles Woolsey from Marlboro. His widow sold
it to the Ganses. 1905 Sites reviewed with pros and cons can be
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3 Original Building circa 1905 Our current Library building at
30 Church Street presents this view to the community. A fire in
1948 damaged most of the top floors. The two characteristic
turrets, the Widows Walk and the wrap- around porch were lost.
There are still charred beams in the attic.
Slide 5
Our History In 1986 the NYS Board of Regents granted an
Absolute Charter to the Highland PUBLIC Library, following a public
vote. It now serves the entire population (12,514) of the Highland
Central School District rather than only the population of the Town
of Lloyd (10,683). Followed by a Certificate of Registration in
September 1988. 4
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The Process Constantly evolving since 1989 The Library Board of
Trustees Five members since 1915, serving five year terms.
Currently there is a maximum of two terms. The Board was expanded
to seven members in 2012. Approximately 25 individuals have served
as Library Trustees since 1989. The Task Plan for growth of Library
space, resources and programs, and execute a plan supported by the
community of the Library District. Public vote in December 2010.
Over 1500 citizens voted, but the resolution failed by 91. Only one
Trustee served during the 2010 vote process; six new members of the
Board took office in either 2011, 2012, or 2013. The Process Has
involved library specialists, lawyers, architects, interested
citizens and the Library Trustees over the past 24 years. Multiple
properties have been studied with numerous reports commissioned.
What standards, guidelines have been applied? Sites reviewed with
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The Process Constantly evolving since 1989 CONSTRAINTS and
OPPORTUNITIES Location; proximity to Village Center AreaArea
vehicular traffic, safety concerns Parking availabilitySupervision
issues Site access walkability and pedestrian accessSecurity issues
Access to utilities gas, electric, water, sewerStatus of current
building and property Advantage of engaged supporter base,
marketabilityPotential for hazardous materials Proximity to schools
and municipal buildingsUnknown existing site conditions Staging
area for constructionGreen space plan, tree plan Impact of
construction on neighborsSite presence, visibility Green building
strategiesGrant availability Site acquisition costFundraising Plan
Budget Impact, short term and long termReferendum Procedures
TopographyPotential for future expansion Status of tax rollsTax
impact Construction cost estimateRental space issues, landlord
legalities Reuse of existing building vs. new constructionTemporary
Storage, Location Issues Sites reviewed with pros and cons can be
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Our Present: Library Statistics 2012 Per capita tax dollars
($33.24) Total items circulated: 116,255 Reference questions:
16,235 Population served: 12,514 PC use: 15,681 Total annual
visits: 54,970 Building size: 2,900 Total holdings: 47,877 Sites
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In 2012, the value of all the programs and services the
Highland Public Library provided would cost $1,290,744.50 if
purchased or rented at fair market value. The budget was
$403,094.00. The public service return on investment of $386,094 in
2012 tax revenues: For every tax dollar ($1.00) spent to support
the Library the public received $3.34 in programs and services. Our
Present: The Value Sites reviewed with pros and cons can be found
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2012 Holdings 14,885 adult books 13,151 childrens books 1,481
CDs 4,555 Videos 4,779 Uncatalogued books and Serials 7,547
Electronic Resources 1,479 Downloadable audio titles Our Present:
2,900 Square Feet 2012 Circulation 26,379 adult books 26,701
childrens books 63,175 non-print (A/V) Sites reviewed with pros and
cons can be found at
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Our Present: 2900 Square Feet 2012 Programs 1432 children
attended 203 programs 983 adults attended 125 programs 524 teens
attended 92 programs Sites reviewed with pros and cons can be found
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Who uses the library? Sites reviewed with pros and cons can be
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CraftsCouponing Story timesTech petting zoo Book ClubAnd much
more!
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Our Present: 2900 Square Feet We can no longer fix the building
to make it work We cannot make it ADA compliant Roof leaks Duct
Tape on the ceiling keeps lead paint from falling in our coffee
Cracks in walls and ceiling throughout Security problems Sites
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Our Future: Community Concerns Space for Community Groups to
Use Reasonable cost to the taxpayer Proximity to Hamlet and
existing services/agencies/schools Parking, parking, parking Fully
Accessible, Safe, Healthy Building Design to fit location,
representative of our Hamlet Timing of Vote Fundraising Efforts
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A new Highland Public Library should: Include meeting space for
local groups of various sizes to use Address community need for
space for museum and gallery displays, theater performances,
historic references, possible outdoor space for reading,
instructional sessions; very comfortable reading areas (like Barnes
& Noble) Remain in the Town Center Utilize green building
components and strategies Maximize grantsmanship and allocate
volunteer tasks Be a strong, comprehensive library to attract
families and businesses Be a world class library as Highland
develops into a world class town
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from town center mile from town center
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Campaign: Ongoing Fundraising Events Handmade items for sale in the
library and at local businesses.
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Campaign: Ongoing Fundraising Events T-shirts for sale in Library
Bake sale at Hudsonfest After hours Halloween party in the library
Rundead team Upcoming: Decorate the tree Wine and Cheese with
silent auction
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Financial Due Diligence Concept of fair market value for public
entity; appraisals would establish what can be paid by a public
entity; a public entity should not pay more than the fair market
value Example:.25 acre of land with building assessed by Town at
$250,000 owner asks Library to pay $600,000 appraisals performed by
both parties; final agreement should reflect current fair market
value; or Library may decide not to proceed at that site
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ramifications of leasing or being landlord Use of volunteers State
grants Construction process
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Libraries reflect the highest ideals of the communities they
serve Library is the heart and soul of a community: Meeting Place
for community members Help for jobseekers Homework help Digital
literacy and computer training Free and equal access Place to
create The Federal Emergency Management Agency classified libraries
as an essential service Sites reviewed with pros and cons can be
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Board of Trustees: Joanne Loewenthal, President Barbara
Shepard, 1 st Vice- President Nancy Hammond, 2 nd Vice-President
Mark McPeck, Financial Officer Melissa Oles Burdash, Secretary
Darlene Plavchak Eric Norberg Julie Kelsall-Dempsey, Library
Director ~ Tours available during Library Hours and prior to each
Public Session ~ Comments may be sent to either the Board of
Trustees or Library Director Mail: Highland Public Library 30
Church St Highland NY 12528 Email: [email protected] or
[email protected]@[email protected]
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Thank you for your presence and participation. The Library
Board is going to work over the next few Months, but we eagerly
anticipate reporting back to the community in the Spring of 2014.
Have a safe and healthy winter! Sites reviewed with pros and cons
can be found at
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Sites reviewed with pros and cons can be found at
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house became a library This old house has sloping floors This old
house has drafty windows This old house has sticking doors This old
house is very crowded This old house has limited space This old
library has done its best This old house now needs a rest