There are an estimated 55,000 people who have New Albany-Floyd County Public Library cards. The library is open 67 hours a week and in 2008, hosted more than 300 programs for children and young adults.
With so much activity, equipment wears out and items need to be replaced. Without a Capital Projects Fund, many of those needed items would have to be ignored, says library Director Steve Day.
“I can’t do repairs or things that need to be done without these funds,” Day said.
Last week, he presented a three-year project funds wish list to the Floyd County Council. And as in past years, the council unanimously approved his request for the tax, which should net around $270,000 and cost taxpayers $7.62 a year on their property tax bills.
Day has to submit a three-year plan each year. And he admits more people are using the library with the down economy.
Highlights of the upgrades scheduled for 2010 include $65,000 to revamp the children’s department and $50,000 for the first phase of remodeling and expanding the Indiana Room.
He hopes to spend another $80,000 in 2011 to replace most of the equipment in the Indiana Room. In 2012, an estimated $54,000 will be needed to divide Strassweg Auditorium into two rooms.
Greenville to host public meeting
Greenville will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss the town’s comprehensive plan, which has been developed over the past six months. This will be the final chance for the public to provide input on the proposed plan.
Floyd County offices closed, commissioners to meet
Floyd County offices, along with the City-County Building, will be closed May 25, which is Memorial Day.
Also, the Floyd County Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the commissioners’ room, on the second floor of the City-County Building.
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Capital Projects Fund pays for facility upgrades, equipment
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Greenville town manager hired, incensing silenced crowd
Richardson threatened to have the town marshal clear the gym, but decided against it.
“I am asking people out there to stay out of it. This has nothing to do with you. You elected us to represent you.”
But that only go the crowd more incensed.
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New Albany council opposes two low-income developments
Councilman Greg Phipps said the measure was changed because there could be “some legal issues” with the way it was originally written. He said regardless, such a resolution that targets low-income developments intimates underlying stereotypes to the community even if it’s not the intention of those who supported the measure.
- News and Tribune briefs for Feb. 7, 2012
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Students get time out for good behavior
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Student sues to wear breast cancer bracelet
An Indiana eighth-grader sued his school district in federal court Monday for the right to wear a bracelet promoting breast cancer awareness with the message “I (heart) Boobies.”
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New Albany house destroyed by fire
The fire department arrived within six minutes, but the fire had already made its way out of the garage and across the attic. The homeowners heard explosions from the garage area.
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Body found in cave may be missing Georgetown man
Conservation Officer Jeff Milner said they believe it is Eve based on evidence found at the scene.
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Council considers opposing low-income developments
Councilman John Gonder said he supports a system that would allow the city to cap sewer credits for low-income housing and give preference to the New Albany Housing Authority.
He conceded his wife does sit on the housing authority board, but believes the city should give favor to the entity when it comes to low-income lodging because it has to meet federal guidelines. - News and Tribune briefs for Feb. 6, 2012
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New Albany ‘in the process of deciding’ riverfront schedule
Several parties have expressed interest in helping with planning events and Gahan said “I want to encourage” an inclusive group to manage the program. He added his administration wants to press for more shows at the downtown farmers’ market stage off Market Street as well.
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