J.V. Fletcher Library Board of Trustees - June 8th, 2026

The J.V. Fletcher Library Board of Trustees meeting held on June 1, 2026, focused primarily on the ongoing construction and procurement activities related to the new library building project. Key discussions included a detailed construction progress update highlighting completed steel erection, electrical and concrete work, and upcoming installation of windows and roofing materials. Financial matters were addressed with approval of warrants and invoices totaling approximately $1.54 million, including a revised payment to contractor Hutter due to negotiated adjustments in completion percentages for certain trades such as doors, frames, roofing, and HVAC. The board reviewed change orders under $15,000 and noted a total of about $400,000 in change orders to date, representing roughly 12% of the contingency budget spent. The project team emphasized diligent oversight of contingency usage and change orders to maintain budget control and project scope. Additionally, the board discussed upcoming procurement priorities including AV and security signage, and planned future meetings to approve further purchase orders and budget transfers. The meeting concluded with scheduling updates and committee reappointments.