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Below are the monthly updates concerning the build progress of the North Village Library. John Gillam had forgotten to send these to me, but was nice enough to send me the last few months of updates. The roof is going on this week and we are still on track for a Jan 2009 grand opening. Here is the update from December. The June through November updates are also available when you click the continue link below.
December
The construction of the new North Village Branch Library is proceeding at a pace that the surrounding neighborhoods find very exciting, judging from the number of approving emails and telephone calls the Library Department has received on that subject of late. In large part, their excitement doubtlessly stems from observing the sizeable shipment of structural steel being delivered to the site on December 7, 2007, followed closely by the erection of the structural skeleton of the building by a small army of workers employing cranes and other heavy equipment. The roof installation expected immediately after the first of the year will probably cause a similar buzz in the community, but other benchmarks denoting progress include the contractor’s completion of the underground biofiltration pond and the parking lot curb layout. Equally promising for the project management team has been the successful resolutions coordinated with Austin Energy for the path of electrical service for the building and with the concrete subcontractor for the creation of the architectural columns so prominent in the facility’s design. At this time, Library Department officials are not aware of any reasons why the new North Village Branch Library cannot be made completely ready to open to the public, as previously scheduled, on Saturday, January 24, 2009.
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The annual meeting of the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association was held last night at Pillow Elementary. We had a record turnout with over 180 voting members in attendance. The only business that took place was the election of new officers and board members. The results are as follows:
President: Jeff Russell
Vice-President: Betsy Todd
Secretary: Claudell Migl
Treasurer: Helene MahamDirector: Jerry Horn
Director: Chris Jones
Director: Ken Moyer
Director: Lynda Oakes
Director: Sandy Perkins
Director: Sherran Williams
Director: Roger WinesWe are all looking forward to a fun and productive 2008 and thank everyone who participated last night.
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The first General Meeting of 2008 will be held as follows:
When: Sunday, January 6th, 2008
Doors open at 3:15pm
Meeting to begin at 4:00pm
Meeting to end at 6:00pmWhere: Pillow Elementary
3025 Crosscreek Drive
Austin, Texas 78757Agenda:
* Special Meeting in satisfaction of petition presented by certain members proposing bylaws changes and the creation of a special audit committee. Time allotted 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Immediately Followed By:
* Election of Officers and Directors to serve in 2008
* Other business pertaining to the organizationThe agenda that was called for in the November 12th petition to the Board of Directors by 32 association members will be handled on the same date as the General Meeting date. The first part of the January 6th, 2007 meeting will be dedicated to satisfying this requirement.
For a listing of Officers and Directors nominated by the Nominating Committee, please see the Nominating Committee Report. Nominations will be taken from the floor at this meeting as well.
Doors will open at 3:15 to allow for individuals to pay their annual dues of $15. Nominees will also be available for an informal meet and greet with attendees before the meeting begins. Please note that the dues amount of $15 pays for ALL adults in that household. A large turnout is expected. Please arrive early enough to pay dues.
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The By-laws committee will be meeting at 7pm on January 3rd. The meeting will be held at Jeff Russell’s house located at 8204 Sandalwood Cove. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
MEETING AGENDA
LOCATION:
Thursday, January 3, 2008
7:00pm-8:30pm
8204 Sandalwood Cove
phone: 415-9809PURPOSE:
Review proposals for bylaws amendments, consider general priorities and criteria to evaluate amendments.
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Article VIII, 3 b. of the NSCNA By-Laws:
A Special five member Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the President no less than 30 days prior to the annual meeting. It shall attempt to balance membership of the Board of Directors with respect to geographic residence, age, sec, occupation, and area of expertise, choosing from among persons who have demonstrated interest in the goals of the Association.We, the undersigned, as members of the 2007 Nominating Committee, nominate the following eleven people to serve on the Board of Directors for the 2008 calendar year. In discussing and talking with several members of our neighborhood association, we attempted to meet the goals laid out in the By-Laws of our association. Additionally, given the turmoil faced by the association and its board over the last several months, we tried to focus on a group of people that worked well with each other and other people, as well as members who would hold the wishes and well being of the association and its members above those of themselves.
