Theresa Parsons and Mark participated in a remarkable teleconference with Eric Galloway and Henry Van Ameringen to discuss their proposal to rebuild the Armory for the library. This was the beginning of a five year project that brought the library to its present home.
09/07/2011
Notes of Teleconference
Attending: Theresa Parsons, Mark Orton, Eric Galloway, Henry Van Ameringen
Subject: Hudson Area Library at Armory (State and Fifth, Hudson, NY)
Eric and Henry proposed and discussed with Theresa and Mark the following for the Library:
- Build out at expense of Galvan of 9,000 to 12,000 sq. ft to suit library’s purposes.
- 30 year lease at $1/month. Library pays its pro rata share for utilities.
- Existing owner will continue to occupy Armory for six months. Construction can begin month seven.
- Library is responsible for developing the programmatic requirements for the space. Galvan is responsible for technical implementation of the design.
- Space will meet current handicap accessibility and environmental standards. Energy efficiency will be an important feature of the project.
- The Library will stay at 400 State St. until the Armory is ready
- Galvan Foundation will occupy a room at 400 State St. – the Children’s Foundation Room is currently proposed – until the Library vacates.