[Digihubsadmin] Notes from Conference Call

[Stephen Hedges]

Wow, these are way more complete than my notes. Thanks, Missy!

Stephen
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Stephen Hedges, Director
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----- Original Message -----
> From: "Missy Lodge" <MLODGE at library.ohio.gov>
> To: digihubsadmin at lists.oplin.org
> Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 9:07:40 AM
> Subject: [Digihubsadmin] Notes from Conference Call
> 
> 
> 
> Here are some high level notes from our call yesterday. Please let me know if
> I have missed anything.
> 
> Missy
> 
> 
> 
> Kirtas:
> 
> · Barry Kallendar has been called in to effectively “liquidate” Kirtas.
> 
> · The Board of Kirtas voted to go into voluntary dissolution on May 8.
> 
> · They will be filing with the Delaware Sec. of State for voluntary
> dissolution, which is similar to bankruptcy
> 
> · As part of this process they will need to file a liquidation plan.
> 
> · At that point vendors/organizations can file a claim for reimbursement.
> 
> o CPL asked the question but Barry has said that the money is gone; so CPL
> would not get their downpayment back.
> 
> · For CPL because they haven’t agreed to take delivery yet, they are being
> asked to sign an Assignment Document between IIRI, Kirtas and CPL. CPL plans
> to add I2S to the signatories to say they will guarantee obligations.
> 
> o PLCHC has not agreed to delivery yet either and has been asked to sign a
> similar document.
> 
> o TLCPL has agreed to take delivery.
> 
> 
> 
> General Discussion:
> 
> · Discussion that this happens all the time – just have to balance where
> there is a high enough concern it won’t work
> 
> · Also the size of the contract is of concern
> 
> 
> 
> Long term issues
> 
> · Long term issue is support and parts
> 
> · TLCPL does not plan to release their final payment until there is a plan in
> place for long-term maintenance
> 
> · Question for Barry is if I2S will sign a listing of all items to be picked
> up by the company, including maintenance.
> 
> · TLCPL has put $4000 in their budget for training; Tech Certification is a
> deliverable still owed to TLCPL
> 
> o The libraries felt that group training might be the best option
> 
> o Training/certification could be put in the Assignment Document
> 
> · Per bankruptcy law, maintenance and service has to be available for 7
> year.; there is a greater concern about availability of parts.
> 
> 
> 
> Takeaways:
> 
> · The libraries should consider legal advice before signing the Assignment
> Document and any other papers
> 
> · CPL may wish to consider putting their monies into an escrow account
> 
> · Stephen will set up an Administrative Listserv
> 
> · Joyce will reach out to Barry to set up a conference call, then Stephen
> will send out doodle poll.
> 
> o All of the libraries have talked to him individually, but need time to talk
> with him collectively.
> 
> o Need to know timeline/deadlines for negotiations with Kirtas and timing for
> handing off of Kirtas obligations
> 
> o Need more information on the servicing of Kirtas equipment and parts
> availability
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Missy Lodge
> 
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