From the FAQ page on the DeKalb Public Library website:
What is the current status of the DeKalb Clinic Building purchase as of October 13, 2010?
The Board of Trustees took final action in open session on Wednesday October 13 to terminate the contract with the DeKalb Clinic because of the results of the Phase 2 environmental studies. The previous resolution of the Board still stands:
The DeKalb Public Library, as the cornerstone of a growing and dynamic community, provides easily accessible information and a welcoming environment to all its patrons. In order to extend this standard of service, the Library’s Board of Trustees has resolved unanimously to expand and improve the Library’s services and facilities.
Here are two questions submitted to Dee Coover for the FAQ page:
1) How did the Library acquire the $1.8 million they have accumulated to purchase property?
2) Will the Library make minutes pertaining to its tax levy at meetings held on Nov. 20, 2007 and November 18, 2009 available to the public?
It would be nice to put this issue behind us.
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Nice job on this Mac and those who helped you in any way.
Question about answer given by Mayor Povlsen. He said that they (library board) are like the school and park boards and on their own. I don't recall having a chance at voting for or against Dee Coover (actually appointed by Mayor Van Buer), is the library board voted in by the public?
Povlsen did say that the city council did have to approve the library budget. Does this mean the Mayor and city council approved the illegal tax levies done in closed session?
Sounds and looks like it to me Mac. Where is the accountability here?
I guess all the stories about the basement of the old A & P store may be true. Would be interesting to get a copy of that Phase II report and see what it says.