February 26, 2010: I met with Ed Pikula and Steve Mollica , the Relocation Consultant. A meeting has been set up with Henry Thomas next week to discuss the timeline for vacating the building. We are still planning for a November opening, and a May occupancy.
There is a major roof leak in the building. City facilities have been working on a temporary fix, until the roof can be replaced.
Attorney Robert Warren will be attending the Library Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 3 at 5:30 in the Central Library Community Room to answer questions. - Molly Fogarty, Interim Director, Springfield City Library
March 5, 2010: I am forwarding the update from the Law Department. I have received the personal property inventory and am planning to go to Mason Square on Monday to verify the report for accuracy and any potential issues. There is progress!!
"On behalf of Ed Pikula I am providing the weekly report. It is short but positive. The Urban League has furnished its personal property inventory. Our relocation consultant will be reviewing the report, with the assistance of Lee Fogarty, attorney Warren and the City's appraiser, Jim Fisher, for accuracy and any potential issues. The relocation consultant, Steven Mollica received a call from Mr.. Thomas at the beginning of the week. Mr.. Thomas acknowledged that the City's timeline for the Urban League to vacate was the end of May. He also informed Mr.. Mollica that he was completing an assessment of replacement sites, as well as working with an internal committee with on potential replacement sites. Mr.. Thomas told Mr.. Mollica that he would be prepared to discuss replacement sites with him at the beginning of next week via a telephone conference. - Bob Warren"
- Molly Fogarty, Interim Director, Springfield City Library