The committee met on-site and enjoyed all the work—painted walls & trim, flooring, woodworking, and the fireplace—that has been accomplished within the last two weeks. Discussion and decisions were made about the following items:

• A kitchen range that is 34” high will be ordered to complete the kitchen area
• Details about grout color change, base board trim, and hand rails have been completed
• Kristen inquired about picture rails for hanging paintings and other wall displays. One model was chosen and ordered for painting and installation.
• Kristen explored possibility of sharing an underground conduit with the school for future use.
• Preliminary estimate of such a project suggested that it would be a very expensive option.
• Paint colors were chosen for two exterior doors.
• Charles Tinker will be asked to move the shelving from the current library to the new one.
• Placement of CPU’s and privacy screens near computer bank was discussed.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 8 at 3:15 on-site.

Respectfully submitted,
Laura Fulwiler

All the detailed decisions that the committee labored over during the year are finally coming together and the library is looking grand!! Larry Steeneck has been working on the mill work in the adult and children’s rooms and it looks so inviting. The group reviewed flooring questions concerning the main circulation area as well as transitions to it. The trim work will be white, as originally planned, and looks beautiful.

Mike Connor discussed the need for snow removal from the building. Bet suggested he contact Harold Howrigan to explore options for this work.

Next meeting scheduled for 2/15/11, 3:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Laura Fulwiler, Community Member

Meeting this week was held in the new building and focused on flooring – grout choices, where to end the different flooring and direction.  We also revisited painting the trim.  Visited the basement, noted the plumbing – lots of lighting now in!  Thanks Gary!

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 8th @ 3:15

Meeting last week and this week in the new building, we have been focused on finishing details of the library, specifically paint color for walls and trim. Larry Steeneck, who will construct permanent shelving for the entire library, brought with him a prototype of the free-standing book shelf he’s working on. We also discussed ceiling lighting for the main room as well as other finishing details.

Next meeting: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 3:15 on-site

Committee met at the new library and clarified flooring options.  Connor noted that the tile choice will dictate modifications to the south exterior door.  Discussion about finishing the wood ceilings in and out of the library took place.

After returning to the current library, the committee reviewed minutes and discussed pros and cons of broadloom carpet verse carpet squares.  The team agreed that carpet in the quiet and sun rooms were a better option (as opposed to the previously noted tile).  We also touched base on removing some of the shelving from the existing library, modifying it and reinstalling in the Young Adult room.  Connor will look into finding someone to bid on the job.  The committee will also contact Charles Tinker.  Connor noted that color choices need to be made by next week to allow the first coat of paint to be applied so the subcontractors can move forward!

Next meeting: Tuesday, 1/11 @ 3:15ish
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristen Hughes (I miss Laura!)

Library Building Committee Meeting, 1/11/11
Present: Terry Hale, Albert Tetreault, Julie Wolcott, Kristen Hughes, Mike Connor, Ben Toof,
Mike Dugan, Laura Fulwiler

After meeting in the new library to review construction questions about the fireplace detail, the
committee moved to the current library to discuss and decide the “finish schedule.” After much discussion,
final selection was made concerning:

• flooring (specific places and uses for linoleum, ceramic tile, carpeting, etc.)
• baseboard materials (natural or painted wood, vinyl)
• painted surfaces (walls, trim, ceilings)

Mike Connor shared the finishing schedule with the group, noting projects that would be completed by
April and those that would require warmer weather (paving, landscaping, seeding) would continue in the spring. He also brought the
committee up to date on change orders.

Specifics concerning balustrade and chandelier have yet to be determined.  Laura will, once again, solicit a donation of an iron chandelier!

Next meeting: Tuesday, January 18, 3:15 on-site

Respectfully submitted,
Laura Fulwiler, Community Member

Drywall!  Outlets!  Like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/bentnorthrop) and see periodic picture updates!

The committee met on site to review specific switch sites with Gary Choiniere, electrician. On return to the current BNML, the group made tentative flooring decisions concerning:*
• Amtiko flooring for meeting room
• Ceramic tile for one bathroom
• Marmoleum for kitchen, other bathroom, storage, and mechanical rooms
• Stone-like porcelain tile for center room
• Carpet for hayloft area
* Further discussion will, no doubt, take place on these.

Kristen inquired about involving some eighth graders in real-life mathematics exercises by measuring the area required for ordering flooring materials.

Mike Connors reviewed lighting order as it now stands and reviewed anticipated rebates through Efficiency Vermont. He also reviewed current change orders.

There will be no meeting next week. The committee will reconvene on Tuesday, December 7 at 3:30.

Respectfully submitted,
Laura Fulwiler, Community Member

Recorder’s Note: Those of you who have built your own homes will recognize the phase the Building Committee is entering. The structure is framed, windows are in, first coat of foam has been sprayed, and the building is looking very “real.” Mike Connor is now asking the committee to decide on many of the details that will complete the project. For each of these decisions, Mike presents the committee with literature about available options (re: quality, pricing, etc.), advises the group about structural implications, and solicits opinions from Architect Mike Dugan. These decisions now include large ones like siding, flooring, and lighting choices to seemingly smaller issues like hardware selection (which really aren’t small issues in the end). The rest of the minutes will note the topic for discussion but will not include all the specific details of each discussion.

The committee met onsite to view construction progress inside the building. Discussion focused on maximizing light for various areas of the building and door choices. The group moved to the school library to discuss, in greater detail, the following:
• Lighting options. Greg Labor, Green Mountain Lighting, did a foot candle analysis of various needs in the library and Mike Connor shared the drawing with the group. The
goal is to create a well-lit interior which is: 1) environmentally sound (e.g. sensors to turn lights off when not in use, fixtures eligible for Efficiency Vermont rebates, etc.); 2) provides the “owner” options for different uses (e.g. larger group workshops vs. quiet reading opportunities); and 3) is aesthetically pleasing. This is a large ticket item in
terms of its impact on 1) the efficiency and atmosphere of the library and 2) the cost. The discussion will continue.
• Mike introduced the group to some of the hardware decisions to be made—specifically locks and fire extinguishers for safety. Much more to follow in this area.
• Mike and Ben left a box of samples for flooring decisions. The group has yet to explore these.

Next meeting: Tuesday, November 23 at 2:45 onsite, in the New Library!

Respectfully submitted,
Laura Fulwiler, Community Member

The group met at the new building to discuss various design issues. Mike Connor asked that the group start meetings there from now on in order to see the progress
of the construction and to make decisions about details that arise.

After returning to the library, the group discussed the following items:
• Selection and placement of exterior wallpack lights which are eligible for Efficiency Vermont rebates.
• Mike Connor reviewed the warranty language of two cementitious siding manufacturers. The group discussed the pros and cons of each and chose a color of
the first-considered company.
• Soffit material will be painted plywood.
• Kitchen layout was reviewed again. Suggestion for a peninsula style will be explored further. Ben will field measure kitchen again to explore possibilities for
cabinets, making sure to honor ADA requirements . Paddle handles were chosen for sinks.
• Julie Wolcott reported on meeting with local stone mason who will be considered for patio work.  Concerned that the slate material, offered by Bet and Harold
Howrigan Jr. from C.N.Bailey’s summer home, was too thin for stability, he recommended bluestone for the patio. Further discussion on this spring item.
• There are to be no children (classroom tours) in new library Thursday or Friday this week. Spray foam will be applied to the building on those days.
• Electric rough-ins need to start right away. Mike Connor will arrange a meeting between DMC Electric (part of construction contract) and RCIS (the company chosen
by “owner” to install structural cabling) in order to facilitate sequencing and coordination.
• Mike Connor will meet with Green Mountain Electric to continue exploration of lighting.
• Plumbing fixtures were chosen.
• Ben will get information to Kristen concerning gas fireplace options.
• Roofer expected on Wednesday.

“Rock Brigade”: Community members who are willing to donate l) topsoil or 2) large boulders for southside terrace are encouraged to contact Albert Tetreault.

Next meeting: Tuesday, November 16. 3:30—meet at construction site.

Respectfully Submitted,
Laura Fulwiler

Mike Connor reviewed construction progress with the committee. The exterior framing is done. Priority has been roof completion; trim should begin this week and next week is scheduled for standing seam roof. The goal is to get the building water-tight so that exterior work can continue on good days and interior work can take place on rainy days. Sidewalks and basecoat paving are scheduled for end of week. This will be the first and last paving until spring when the weather is more cooperative!

An important on-site meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 29 with Mike Connor, Sheryl Graves (Efficiency Vermont) and several subcontractors. This meeting is intended to review progress with Efficiency Vermont and to coordinate/sequence different jobs (e.g. insulation, drywall, etc.) so that all work gets done seamlessly and efficiently.

Other matters discussed:

• Kristen Hughes, Mike Connor, and Gary Choiniere met with Greg and Chuck from Green Mountain Lighting to review lighting options. GML used computer simulation software to show the lighting provided by exterior wall packs and advised that the planned exterior pole light was unnecessary. Mike C. used Mike Dugan’s “reflected ceiling plan” to illustrate the current plan for interior lighting and told the committee that Greg (from GML) will do a “foot candle analysis” (light strength) to better match the final lighting order to specific lighting needs in different parts of the library.

• Further discussion on fireplace options. Mike C. will continue to research this and share some product literature with the group.

• Slate donated to the building by Bet and Harold J. Howrigan Jr. will be used for the library’s patio on the south side of the building. The gravel base needed for the patio can be installed this fall once siding on that side of building is complete. Julie Wolcott will explore mason possibilities for stone work.

• Mike Connor and Ben Toof shared information on a different brand of cementitious siding that has the advantage of a 25 year warranty if factory primed and painted. Mike C. will do more research so that the committee will be better able to compare this product with another product under consideration.

• Introductory conversation about permanent library sign, historic marker, and flag placement. More to research on these.

In addition to more boulders (needed to complete the wrap on south side of library) the committee is also looking for topsoil. Please contact library trustees if you know of either!

Next meeting: Tuesday, November 2, 2010, 3:30. BNML Library.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura Fulwiler, Community Member