Friday, October 8, 2010
From Molly Fogarty, Director, Springfield City Library: Thanks to all of the wonderful and passionate library supporters at last Monday's [Oct. 5 City] Council meeting. An article in yesterday's Springfield Republican by Peter Goonan summarized the Council meeting. The following key points were addressed:
• The City Council will consider voting for immediate eviction of the Urban League at its November 8th meeting if the Urban League is not prepared to vacate by the new deadline, November 15.
• [City] Attorney Ed Pikula stated that eviction can be pursued under state law, with the [City Council] having the power to vote to issue a warrant to the sheriff to evict the tenant "forthwith."
• This item will be on the November 8th City Council meeting, for discussion and vote, if necessary.
• The [City] Council voted to accept $196,923 from the Springfield Library Foundation and $74,839 from the Springfield Museums Association, to pay for phase one renovations, furniture, shelving and equipment.
In addition:
• Roof repair will begin early next week. The delay is due to several days of rain this week.
• The vendors will store the furniture and equipment to accommodate a mid [to] late January opening.
• We plan to work with the Mason Square Advisory Committee to plan a major celebration, once the Branch is open. We welcome your suggestions!!
The Law Department does not have any further updates for this week.