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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-14 PLB MINUTES•• '11•1 i.!j!: ii ~iU :l1;111 '••j l !i:.1! Hitl: •'"; lliJ ,j jl,1:1 'I :II Eng 1 e wood Pub 1 i c Library ill!!! 3400 S . Elati St., Englewood, CO 80110 (303)762-2560 iiil;i ,,_ ________ __,Ju;!:•':' Englewood Public Library Board July 14, 1992 The regular meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board was called to order by Chair Larilyn Ashlock at 7 :06p.m. PRESENT: Larilyn Ashlock, Sunday Aigbe, Marilyn Brenengen, Jeff Davis, Rachel Stoddard, Stephanie Thiessen REGRETS: Mary Dou nay, Doug Cohn, Valerie Williams ALSO PRESENT: Alex Habenicht, Council Representative to the Board (arrived at • 7 :25 p .m .) Hank Long, Library Director, Donna Gottberg, Recording Secretary Angie Cummings, with her family in attendance, received recognition and awards from Director Long, for naming the new Bookmobile (Rainbow Express). Ms . Brenengen, Ms . Fishback and Ms. Tatum, the judges for the naming, were also . present for the award . Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. There were no scheduled or unscheduled visitors . 92 -14 MOTION : That the Minutes from the meeting of June 9, 1992 be approved as presented. Moved by : Rachel Stoddard Seconded by: Marilyn Brenengen Motion carried . There were no committee reports. Director's ReP-.Qct Alan MacClary, President of the Friends Group, has submitted his resignation. He has taken a job that will keep him out of town much of the time. Director Long brought forth for discussion, "What is the future of the Friends?" He further asked where do we go from here? There were 24 in attendance at the • first meeting, but only 1 O attended the second meeting. Is it bad timing? Do people have too many other cotnmittments? Several suggestions were brought forth through discussion, 1 ) find people outside of Englewood who are focused -1- on this type of organization for education, 2) invite those who applied for Library Board vacancy to join the Friends (these people have already shown an interest in the library), 3) have more of an informal group to begin with, such as a coffee meeting, and let the group grow, 4) needs more recruiting by Board members, 5) plan a Fall review, with a tie-in to the Open House (if such an event is being planned for this year). and 6) personal letters to persons from the petition list of "Save the Bookmobile" (this will have to be checked for legality). Mr. Long will present these suggestions to the "core" group at the next Friends meeting, Tuesday, July 21. Ms. Ashlock volunteered to contact Ethel Altenbach to help and to offer suggestions. Director's Choice The Library has received another grant. Full funding ( $2,995) for an Electronic Magnification System for use by vision impaired patrons. It should be in place by the end of the year. F.Y.I. -The Bookmobile is out of service today due to damage received when hitting a railroad track too fast . The vehicle was not being driven by any of our Bookmobile drivers at the time, but by an employee of the Servic Center. The Data Radio is in need of repair due to a voltage zap at one of the stops. The Library has received a $4,000 check from the estate of Margaret Smith . The funds will be put into the Donor's Fund . Mr. Long noted that the American Library Assoc. Conference in San Francisco was a good session . He attended several interesting meetings. He read an article from a newspaper, issued daily at the conference, regarding the closing of many school libraries in California. The Mid-winter ALA session of the conference (January) will be held in Denver . He will confirm the dates when they are made available. Staff and Board mem brs can receive free "passes" to see the exhibits. There was no Chair report. Members' Choice: Ms . Habenicht suggested, because we did not have media coverage for the awards for the naming of the Bookmobile, that Angie Cummings and representation by Board members come to a future Council meeting. Mr. Munds, from the Herald, is always in attendance at these meetings. She will discuss this with the Mayor . The Council meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The interviews for the library board vacancy will be published later . Ms . Dounay could not attend tonight due to a conflict with the school board meeting . (Sent word with Ms. Habenicht.) On this coming Saturday there will be an Estate Sale from the John Rotolo estate -2- •• • • • • held at 4690 S. Jason . Mr. Rotolo was a benefactor to the City. The Theater Guild of Englewood wishes to thank library staff for selling tickets to Oklahoma with such enthusiasm. Much appreciated. Ms. Habenicht apologizes for not attending the previous Board meetings this year . The Library means a lot to her and she plans to attend here on out through the year. Mr. Davis asked if Hank had been able to contact the Heart Association regarding help with our Health section in the library. Mr . Long has not been in contact with them as yet . Mr. Davis announced he had not heard anything from the Russian Embassy. Ms. Thiessen has had a busy summer working with the City in contacting local busine s ses gathering information that will eventually be put in the Library Community Resource File. She mentioned that even though this is free publicity for the businesses, some are rude and do not give information willingly. Ms . Brenengen distributed an article from the Rocky Mt. News regarding the lending of tools , as well as books, in some libraries. Ms . Stoddard wanted to let the Board know that several citizens have asked her • why we chose the name "Rainbow Express" for the Bookmobile. there is nothing about reading , and nothing about Englewood in the name. Ms. Brenengen. one of the judges, stated that it was a matter of elimination . There were only 40 out of 200 that wanted to keep the "Roadrunner" name, so that was eliminated. The others were eliminated for one reason or another and the "Rainbow Express" was what they felt was the best. Ms. Habenicht also mentioned she had gotten feedback of the same kind from several citizens. The Stoddard family vacationed in South Dakota and took an historic tour of Hot Springs including the library. There is great history involved where wonderful celebration was included. Thought maybe Englewood could have such a celebration. There was discussion of including a special segment in the annual Holiday Parade, in November, where the library could have a special celebration . Ms . Habenicht suggested there be a plaque placed in the new Bookmobile with a picture of the old Bookmobile. Mr . Long noted that the Farber Company (the company that built the Bookmobile) now uses a picture of our new Bookmobile on the cover of its brochure . There was no discussion on the Statistical Report for June 1992. Ms . Ashlock noted that at the last "Friends" meeting they had a wonderful time going through the History Trunks. Guides and information are available for the asking . Give Bruce Hanson a call and he'll be happy to help you. -3- The August Board meeting will be held here in the Library Conference Room even though the Library is closed for repairs. Enter through the Conference Room doors. Meeting adjourned at 8: 18 p .m . 7 -15 -92 dg -4 - •• • • RESOLUTION NO . 25 SERIES OF 1992 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF STEPHANIE THIESSEN AS YOUTH LIAISON TO THE ENGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD. WHEREAS, the Englewood Public Library Board membership consists of nine (9) members which are appointed by City Council as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 2, Section 1, of the Englewood Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Englewood City Council to appoint a non-voting Youth Lia i son to the Library Board; and WHEREAS, the Youth Liaison to the Library Board would be a resident of the City of Englewood when appointed; and WHEREAS, the Youth Liaison of the Library Board term will be from July 1, of the year appointed until June 30 of the following year of their appointment; and WHEREAS, the Youth Liaison shall be a High School Student under the age of eighteen (18) years when appointed; and WHEREAS, the Youth Liaison would provide valuable input into the operations of the Englewood Public Library; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. A vacancy exists on the Englewood Public Library Board which shall be filled by the reappointment of Stephanie Thiessen, as Youth Liaison to the Englewood Public Library Board. Stephanie Thiessen is under the age of eighteen (18) years of age as of the date of this Resolution, and who is a resident of the City of Englewood, and whose term shall be from July 1, 1992 and expire June 30, 1993 . ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of August, 1992 . ~ ··~~ Patricia H . Crow, City Clerk I, Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk for tM J:iity of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the 6 b above;, a true copy of Resolution No . LS. Series of 1992. Q._. . •/) _ ~-&?&#.~ Patricia H. Crow