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Call To Order/Roll Call
MINUTES
Englewood Public Library Board
October 12, 2010
Library Board Chair, Hank Long called the meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board to order at
7:05p.m.
PRESENT : Randy Penn (Council Member), Karen Pilgrim , Mike Buchanan , Julie Grazulis , Stephanie
Cogeos , Stephanie McNutt , Tom Kruk , Brianna Carey (Youth Member).
ABSENT: Mark Adams (excused), Yvonne Russell (excused), Michelle Gonzalez (School Board
Member) (unexcused)
Also Present: Hank Long , Library Director and Deb Parker , Recording Secretary.
10 -10: That the minutes of the meeting of August 10 , 2010 be approved as written .
• Moved by: Mr. Kruk
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
Discussion ensued regarding upcoming expenses . Mr. Penn asked that Mr. Long and Ms . Parker to
look into needs of the library staff that may be met by the Board.
Discussion ensued about the meeting rooms usage . Mr. Long shared that the average charge is $30/hr
at other libraries , and our not charging is a benefit to non-profit groups. These groups have worked in
conjunction with the Library with displays as well as donations of materials and funds .
Other Old Business
No old business at this time .
New Business
• No new business at this time .
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• Library Board Cha ir's Report
No new business at this time .
Library Director's Report
Mr. Long discussed the report sent regarding the reductions due to budget. He commended the
Council for allowing us to remain open 7 days a week . Mr. Long is proud of the Library and the staff. It
has been a great place to work . He shared that his last day will be December 1 ?'h. He thanks the
Board for all the volunteered hours and all the effort.
Other New Business
None at this time.
Members' Choice
Mr. Kruk -He thanked Mr. Long for all his efforts . Hopefully over the next few months the Board will be
able to do something great for the library with the remaining budget.
Mr. Buchanan -He has good news , as he has started a new job. He has been there a month and is
enjoying it.
Mr. Penn -He thanked Mr. Long for his attitude during the budget process . It was tough , but they
made it through . The Art Bus was saved . Mr. Long represented the library well , and it was difficult to
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make the cuts that were necessary . EHS football is 6-0 . It has been a fun season thus far . He started
subbing again and it has been an adventure . Life is good . Chamber Holiday Parade is in the works .
Counc il is hoping that the businesses will step up and help where they are able to .
Ms Pilgrim -She has had severa l adults at their read i ng center and it has been enlightening. She was
in Maine in Sept for a family trip and it was fun . The weather was good and lots of good family time .
The family went boating on rivers and oceans. She prefers the river over the ocean . She has been
working on projects at the house , so they are ready for the weather change . Life is good . Her daughter
is looking for a new job and studying for her GRE. The job has slowed down a bit and she is enjoying
it.
Ms . Carey -She has been working and going to school. She is enjoying it so far .
Ms. Grazulis -Life goes on .
Ms . Cogeos -The book club at Fireside has been sporadic and she has been trying to make it.
Ms . McNutt -She had submitted an application for the Coalition of Literacy and she was accepted.
This is her passion , so she is looking forward to working in this area , with Adult Literacy .
Mr. Long -Nothing at this time .
Ms . Parker -Nothing at this time .
• Library Director, Hank Long adjourned the meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board at 7:48 pm .
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