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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-14 PLB MINUTES£.Yljfewool PuhHc f.ihrar:; P:ioarl 1000 Englewood Parkway, E nglewood , C O 80110 303-762-2572 303-783-6890 FAX www.englew oo d gov .org Call To Order/Roll Call MINUTES Englewood Public Library Board December 14, 2010 Library Board Chair, Mark Adams called the meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board to order at 7:03 p.m. PRESENT: Mark Adams , Karen Pilgrim, Mike Buchanan , Stephanie McNutt , Brianna Carey (Youth Member), Julie Grazulis , Yvonne Russell. ABSENT : Tom Kruk (excused), Randy Penn (Council Member) (excused), Stephanie Cogeos (excused). Also Present: Hank Long, Library Director, Carol Wilbur (Acting-Director prior to the new Director's arrival) and Deb Parker, Recording Secretary . • 10 -113 That the minutes of the meeting of November 9, 2010 be approved as written . Moved by : Mr. Buchanan Seconded by : Ms . Pilgrim 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 the increase in External Programming. Ms . Wilbur expla ined that the Englewood Reads is a great part of these numbers . Mr. Buchanan made note of our recent receipt of a bequest from a former patron . Mr. Long explained that this has been drawn out over a few years , so this was a welcomed surprise . Mr. Buchanan asked about the money given to the librarians for books. Ms. Parker explained that she will have final numbers for the Board at the January meeting . Ms. Wilbur and Mr. Long both thanked the Board for their generosity. The Librarians greatly appreciated the money and have put it to good use for expanding the collection . Other Old Business • The final decision has been made for the new Director. Dorothy Hargrove was a former Englewood - 1 - • Librarian in the early nineties , and Mr. Long feels that she will be a great asset to the library . She will begin her position on February 1, 2011 . New Business No new business at this time . Library Board Chair's Report Mr. Adams shared that he did reapply for the Board and hopes to continue working with the Library and our community . He looks forward to working with Ms . Hargrove and assisting her on reviewing and rebuilding the 5-year plan . Discussion ensued about the importance of being involved. Library Director's Report Mr. Long thanked the Board for making his job easier over the last years . He has appreciated all of the involvement and the Community has benefited greatly . Other New Business None at th is time . Members' Choice • Mr. Adams -Mr. Adams has appreciated working with Mr. Long and looks forward to continuing the ir friendship . Thanks to Mr. Penn for encourag ing the Adams family in decorating the outside of their house for the Holidays . Working on the Board has been enormously beneficial and he loves being a part of this group . He hopes to continue and bring more to the Library and Community in the future. He is qu ite satisfied with his involvement. "We will miss you Hank , thank you ." Ms . Russell -Facebook lectures have been greatly knowledgeable and well appreciated . The current generations are working towards encore periods in life after traditional work life ends at retirement. Ms . Russell thanked Mr. Long for all he has done . Mr. Buchanan -He is looking forward to spending time with the family in PA. It has been a privilege to work on this Board and he has appreciated working with and thanked Mr. Long for all of his hard work . Ms Pilgrim -Ms . Pilgrim commented she loves to see all the activities in the library on the back of the Agenda. She has enjoyed the library bear and all of his outfits , so thanks to Peggy . She will be off next week and looks forward to reading fo r pleas ure . She thanked Mr. Long for everything . "You will be missed ." Ms . Carey -She has applied for a position as a Para-Educator with Special Ed students at the High School. She thanked Mr. Long and w ished the Board a Merry Christmas . Ms. McNutt -She thanked Mr. Long for all he has done and she appreciates all the information that is shared daily about libraries and education . She and a neighbor have adopted a wounded squ irrel that is strong willed enough to hang on after a life threatening injury . They are happy that "Speedy " is • work ing so hard to rehabilitate . -2 - • • • Ms . Wilbur -Nothing at this time . Mr. Long -Thank you all. It has been a pleasure . Ms . Parker -She wished the Board a Merry Christmas . She thanked Mr. Long for everything and expects him to return as an honored author someday in the future . Lib rary Board Chair, Mark Adams adjourned the meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board at 7:36 pm . - 3 -