Local News Updates
02/08/2012: Library $5.7 Million Renovation Update
The Library today posted notice that the Library Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room of the Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. The agenda is "Discussion of Strategic Facilities Plan."
Also posted today was notice of the Regular Meeting of the Trustees on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room. The agenda for Regular Meetings is usually posted on the Friday or Saturday before such meetings – check the Library website (www.barringtonarealibrary.org) to find the agenda. Based on information posted on the Library website, it is expected that the Renovation will be on the February 13 agenda.
The complete release can be read on the Barrington Area Library website under Library Information: News, along with several local media articles, discussing the Renovation.
As reported in our early January note:
- A vote could come as early as the February 13 board meeting.
- Discussion was on the January 9 board meeting agenda.
- The early January library press release appears to be the first public announcement that there is such a project being developed, although library documents indicate that the topic has been under development since early to mid-2011.
- The timeline for decision making appears short.
The newly announced February 8, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting dedicated to discussion of the Strategic Facilities Plan is an excellent opportunity to get the facts. The timeline for decision making by the board appears short. If you are interested in finding out the facts and expressing your opinion to the board:
- Attend the February 8 and February 13 meetings to listen to the board discussion, ask questions and express your opinions.
- If you are unable to attend the meetings, contact the library Executive Director and board with your questions and request a copy of the "Strategic Facilities Plan".