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Call To Order/Roll Call
MINUTES
Englewood Public Library Board
August10,2010
Library Board Chair, Mark Adams called the meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board to order at
7:01p .m.
PRESENT: Mark Adams , Randy Penn (Council Member), Karen Pilgrim, Yvonne Russell , Mike
Buchanan, Julie Grazulis , Stephanie Cogeos, Stephanie McNutt.
ABSENT: Tom Kruk (excused), Julie Grazulis (excused), Brianna Carey (Youth Member) (excused),
and Michelle Gonzalez (School Board Member) (excused)
Also Present: Hank Long, Library Director and Deb Parker , Recording Secretary .
10 -10: That the minutes of the meeting of July 13 , 2010 be approved as written .
• Moved by : Ms. Russell
Seconded by : Mr. Buchanan
The Motion passed unanimously .
Friends of the Library
Please review the reverse of the Agenda for Friends events and news .
Monthly Statistical and Financial Reports
Mr. Penn will be meeting with EPS and will discuss working with the library for event.
Other Old Business
No new business at this time .
New Business
No new business at this time .
Library Board Chair's Report
• No new business at this time .
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Library Director's Report
• Mr. Long explained where we stand thus far in the budget process . He shared that Personal Leave will
not be allowed to be cashed out again this year . He explained that we are no different than the rest of
the country in economic climate . Mr. Penn shared that sales and use taxes are what we depend on to
fulfill our budgetary needs . Unlike the Federal government , the City of Englewood needs to maintain a
zero balance on our budget. Discussion ensued .
Other New Business
None at this time .
Members' Choice
Mr. Adams -Days away from school starting . They are all excited for another successful school year .
Ms . Russell -She is still hoping for the home tours to ra ise money for the community gardens at both
Charles Hay and Clayton .
Mr. Buchanan -He had a great trip vis iting PA and family . Checked out a local library in a small town
near grandmother's house and loved to see the similarities and differences to our library .
Mr. Penn -The Boards and Commissions appreciation at Pirate's Cove was a success . Football
season has started at the high school. Bishop 's community gardens are keeping him busy . He is
• looking for gardeners to assist next year.
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Ms Pilgrim -She is continuing to be busy at work and ready for things to slow down a bit. It has been
a busy and fun summer.
Ms . Cogeos -She is enjoying our commun ity concerts . She also joined a book club at Fireside coffee
and books, and will report back to us next meeting .
Ms . McNutt -She and her husband are celebrating 14 years of wedded bliss.
Mr. Long -Nothing at this time .
Ms . Parker -Nothing at this time .
Library Board Chair, Mark Adams adjourned the meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board at 7:49
pm .
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