Minutes and agendas · July 31, 2012

Police and Friends discuss proposed bookstore relocation

Friends' account of the July 31 meeting lists anticipated repairs and facilities improvements; it describes what attendees understood, not a signed agreement or completed move.

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A meeting was held on July 31, 2012 between the Hermosa Beach Police Department (represented by Lieut. T. Thompson and Sgt. R. Higgins) and the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library to discuss moving the HBFOL book store from its present location to the City building two doors south, used presently by the Police Department for storage. The following is what we, the HBFOL members heard and perceived: The termite damaged north wall will be repaired/rebuilt and covered with plywood or drywall material. All walls and ceiling will be painted white. More fluorescent tube lights will be installed to provide adequate light for reading in any part of the room. Power outlets will be provided, for use of vacuum cleaner and use of other accessories at the back end of the room. Carpet will be installed, equaling the quality of the present carpeting in the book store. A small entrance door will be cut on the existing metal garage door. This will be used by the volunteers or a few customers entering or exiting. At the time of a sale the entire garage door will be opened to give good access for the public. Adequate help will be provided to move and secure the bookshelves and move the books. The actual move is predicted to take place in six months to a year, to allow time for the repairs and refurbishments. It was made clear during the meeting that the HBFOL personnel is not able to do any of the works enumerated above. 1

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A meeting was held on July 31, 2012 between the Hermosa Beach
Police Department (represented by Lieut. T. Thompson and Sgt. R.
Higgins) and the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library to discuss
moving the HBFOL book store from its present location to the City
building two doors south, used presently by the Police Department
for storage.
The following is what we, the HBFOL members heard and
perceived:
The termite damaged north wall will be repaired/rebuilt and
covered with plywood or drywall material.
All walls and ceiling will be painted white.
More fluorescent tube lights will be installed to provide adequate
light for reading in any part of the room.
Power outlets will be provided, for use of vacuum cleaner and use
of other accessories at the back end of the room.
Carpet will be installed, equaling the quality of the present
carpeting in the book store.
A small entrance door will be cut on the existing metal garage
door. This will be used by the volunteers or a few customers
entering or exiting. At the time of a sale the entire garage door will
be opened to give good access for the public.
Adequate help will be provided to move and secure the
bookshelves and move the books.
The actual move is predicted to take place in six months to a year,
to allow time for the repairs and refurbishments.
It was made clear during the meeting that the HBFOL personnel is
not able to do any of the works enumerated above.