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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-12 PLB MINUTESEnglewood Public Library 3400 S. Ela ti St , Englewood, CO 80110 (303) 762-2560 Minutes Englewood Public Library Board July 12, 1994 Present: Valerie William ; Sunday Aigbe; Larilyn Ashlock; Mary Dounay; Rachel Stoddard; Margaret Giffin (arrived 7:45 p.m.) Regrets: Marilyn Brenegen; Alex Habenicht, City Council Representive; Carolyn Atkins; Ame Leonard. 1 · Also Present: Hank Long, Library Director; Joan Clayton, subst ituting for recording secretary, Donna Gottberg; Rich Chavez , of the Rocky Mountain News; Kristen Anderson, Chairperson of the Save the Bookmobile fundraising committee. Roll call was taken by Vice chairperson Williams and a quorum was declared. There were no scheduled visitors. There were two unscheduled visitors, Rich Chavez, of the Rocky Mountain News and Kristen Anderson from the Save the Bookmobile Committee. 94 -14 Motion: That the Minutes from the Library Board Meeting of June 14, 1994 be approved as presented. · Moved by: Mary Dounay Seconded by: Rachel Stoddard Motion carried. The Friends of the Library Committee report was given by Mr. Long. There was no report as the committee had not had any meetings due to schedule conflicts. The Bookmobile Committee report was given by Ms. Dounay. Two committees have been formed: a publicity committee chaired by Alex Habenicht and a fundraising committee chaired by Kristen Anderson and Rich Chavez. There is a pin now ready for sale by the Bookmobile committee for $1 0 to show support for the Bookmobile, similar to the pins sold for the Cherrelyn Horsecar. The cost of the pin to the committee is $1 . There also has been a plaque donated for listing of donors of $100 or more. The Rocky Mountain News is helping to sponsor a poster contest for children. The pins will be on sale at the upcoming "Hello Dolly" production put on by the City Recreation Dept. Aug.4 -6, 1994 and also at the Thursday night concerts at Dry Creek Plaza. Upcoming projects include selling of pins at Back-e to-School Nights in all Englewood schools and -at the Clayton Craft Fair in Nov. Ms. Dounay invited all to a meeting of the two committees at the Englewood School Administration building on Wed, July 1 3 at 7 p.m. Mr. Chavez reported that there had been an additional donation of $500 from George Baum Assoc. At present $3,675 has been received. Over 160 letters have been sent to Englewood businesses and service clubs asking for contributions. Two students are heading this effort: Zach Shea, Head Boy from Englewood High School and Jennifer Wolgemuth, former Youth Member to the Library Board. Mr. Long added that the total contributions to the Bookmobile find at this time is $3, 787 .00. Mr. Long noted that he has proposed adding the Bookmobile as a new program to the.Library budget for 1995. Ms. Williams and Mr. Long reported on the Open House for Teachers. As there is no one "in -service" day a date in late Sept. or Oct. will be investigated. It has been suggested that the Director and any interested Board Memebers might go to school faculty meetings and talk about the Library. A discussion followed about the format for the Open House, Ms. Stoddard indicated an interest in helping. Mr. Long gave the Director's report. He stated that a new Dynix release would not be ready for the Library until June of 1995. A date for installation has been scheduled for June 12 -16, 1995. Mr. Long asked for permission to close the week of Aug. 22 -27, 1994 for "weeding" of the entire collection and other "housekeeping" chores. 94 - 1 S Motion: That the Library be closed Aug. 22 -27, 1994. Moved by: Sunday Aigbe Seconded by: Rachel Stoddard Motion carried. Mr. Long reported that there have been no applicants for the Youth Member position on the Library Board. It was decide that this would be pursued by Mr. Long after the start of school in the fall. Under Member's Choice, the Board thanked Ms. Ashlock for the refreshments. Ms. Stoddard shared kudos heard in the community on the wonderful selection and shelving of the cassette tapes. That the re-alignment of the new magazines is a "Crisp", open arrangement. The one negative comment was that the Cirulation Desk is badly placed. Mr. Aigbe asked if there has been someone shaving inthe Men"s room again. Mr. Long will check into this. Ms. Dounay mentioned that the pin to be sold by the Bookmobile Committee was designed by Board Member Ashlock. The pin says "Continuing an Englewood Tradition". Summary of decisions: That the Library will be closed August 22 -27, 1994 Mr. Long will contact the high schools regarding Youth Member The Friends Committee will try to meet before the next Board Meeting. A plan for the Open House for Teachers will be presented at the next Library Board Meeting. The monthly reorts were discussed. Ms. Oounay questioned the drop in the statistic.s for items checked out to Englewood patrons, reference questions,and why the total circulation statistics were up. Discussion followed. A videotape of Doug Clark, the new City Manager was shown. The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.