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BOARDOFTRUSTEES
ASBURYPARKLIBRARY
500FIRSTAVENUEASBURYPARK,NJ07712
August15,20245:00PM
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Board President Greg LaSala called the meeting to order at 5:04PM and announced the meeting has
been advertised in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
Attendance:
Greg LaSala Absent:
Werner Baumgartner Kimmy Taylor
Kerri Martin Jen Souder
Jacki Sharpe
Robert Mikos Staff:
Danele Berke Kathleen Melgar
Diane Shelton Nico Belott
Public Participation
Motion to open public participation by Jacki Sharpe at 5:06PM, seconded by Werner
Baumgartner. All in favor, motion carried.
Motion to close public participation by Werner Baumgartner at 5:07PM, seconded by Jacki
Sharpe. All in favor, motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
July 18, 2024
Motion to approve the July minutes by Werner Baumgartner, seconded by Jacki Sharpe. All in
favor, motion carried.
July Treasurer’s Report and August Bill List
July P&L
August Bill list
Director Kathleen Melgar presented the August bill list explaining the separate section for the
remediation invoices that will be submitted to PMA for reimbursement. Additionally Mrs. Melgar
presented the quotes for review. The digital library quote shows two different prices depending on the
amount of years purchased. The other two quotes were discussed during the building and grounds
committee meeting. One quote is for remediation and another is for insulating the steam pipes. The
committee recommends moving forward with the remediation immediately.
There was a discussion regarding the cost of insulation and if the price was fair. The board
recommends getting a second quote. There was a discussion regarding the savings from one year to
two years with Mango Languages. Mr. Baumgartner asked about the total cost of the T&M bill and for

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BOARDOFTRUSTEES
ASBURYPARKLIBRARY
500FIRSTAVENUEASBURYPARK,NJ07712
August15,20245:00PM
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the breakdown to be explained. Two invoices are listed, one is the first payment for the site survey and
the second is the payment for the air quality tests run during the asbestos abatement.
Motion by Jacki Sharpe to approve the bill list plus the quote for the remediation, and two
years of the mango language software, seconded by Dani Berke. All in favor, motion carried.
New Business
Request for Qualifications 2024 Professional Services
Greg LaSala presented the context for the RFQ and shared the process the library will be
entering moving forward. Werner Baumgartner asked for the historical context of how the library
connected with T&M. Kathleen Melgar shared that T&M was referred by the city during COVID
when they were doing various air tests at the library without charge.
Resolution - Authorizing the Public Solicitation and Advertising for Certain Engineering and
Architectural Services
Motion to authorize the public solicitation and advertising for certain engineering and
architectural services by Werner Baumgartner, seconded by Jacki Sharpe. Diane Shelton
abstained, motion carried.
Resolution - Establishing Criteria for Award of a Contract for Professional Engineering and
Architectural Services
Motion to establish criteria for award of a contract for professional engineering and
architectural services by Jacki Sharpe, seconded by Werner Baumgartner. Diane Shelton
abstained, motion carried.
Public Participation
Motion to open public participation at 5:334PM by Kerri Martin, seconded by Bob Mikos. All in
favor, motion carried.
Motion to close public participation at 5:34PM by Kerri Martin, seconded by Jacki Sharpe. All in
favor, motion carried.
Items from Individual Board Members
None.
Adjournment

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BOARDOFTRUSTEES
ASBURYPARKLIBRARY
500FIRSTAVENUEASBURYPARK,NJ07712
August15,20245:00PM
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Motion to adjourn by Jackie Sharpe at 5:35, seconded by Dani Berke. All in favor, motion
carried.