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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-11 PLB MINUTES• • • Call To Order/Roll Call &~'Pet&ieL~ ~ 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110 303-762-2560 Voice 303-783-6890 FAX MINUTES Englewood Public Library Board July 11, 2000 ·.··~··.··.·· ~,, The meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board was called to order by Chairperson, Sonie Smithers at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: C. Belt, L. Cahill, M. Giffin, C . Ransick, S. Smithers , and Council Member, Julie Grazulis REGRETS: M. Dounay, S. O'Leary, R.Ottoson, and B. Williams . ALSO PRESENT: Tara Holmes, Hank Long, Director of Library Services and Joan Clayton, Recording Secretary . 00-12 Motion: That the minutes of the meeting of May 9, 2000 be accepted as written . Moved by: Carol Belt Seconded by: Laurie Cahill The Motion passed . Ms . Smithers said that the next meeting of the Friends of the Library would be Wed., September 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Friends I Board Room . There were no questions with regard to the statistics for the month of May. Mr. Long brought forth for discussion whether to record the count of patrons as counted by the security system . In the new library there are 2 entrances with traffic passing through the Library to reach the front foyer and the public elevator from the covered parking. Discussion followed. Services provided by the Library are no longer just the traditional checking out of books and answering reference questions. Ms. Belt noted that on Opening Day she had been a greeter and noticed that about half of the patrons who came into the library went over to the computers . It was decided that these statistics would continue to be reported but that it should be kept in mind that the numbers might not reflect true services used. Mr. Long said that this year is the last in the current 5-year planning cycle . Next year, 2001 the process will begin for the next 5-year planning phase. All present agreed that more time in the new building is needed to develop an accurate sense of where the library should be in 5 years time. A brief recap of EPL 2000, the current 5-year plan was glven for those who had not been on the Board during the last planning process . 0 Ms. Smithers passed a card of thanks from Margaret & Ray Giffin for the Board's anniversary wishes on the advent of their 50tti Anniversary . - 1 - • The Board commended the Library staff for all their hard work and long hours in preparation for the opening. • • 00-13 Motion That the Board express their commendation and appreciation to the Englewood Public Library Staff for their work in preparation for Opening Day. Moved by: Margaret Giffin Seconded by: Chris Ransick There followed a general discussion of the move and Opening Day. Mr. Long said the goal had been to get everything ready so staff could have the 4th of July off. This was accomplished. Comments were made about the openness of the new library and the feeling of spaciousness. Mr. Long said he would like to have an open house for other libraries preferably on a Sunday afternoon before we reopen for Sunday hours but has no definite dates in mind. Under Director's report Mr. Long said that with the move he had made some changes with regard to the Internet computers. There are 8 Internet terminals in the adult area and 2 in the children's area. With the new library there are now 2 part time Children's Librarians who will be covering time on the reference desk in the children's area. When the librarians are not there e.g. after 7 p.m. these computers are turned off to keep adults from using these computers. This is an effort to keep the children's area just for children ages 12 and under. All present agreed with this procedure. Next there was a discussion about the Disruptive Behavior Policy, the Suspension of Library privileges and a proposed addition to these policies. Mr. Long said he had met with the City Attorney and had modeled additions to the policies after the Parks and Recreation Patron Code of Conduct. The addition under discussion was the phrasing about personal hygiene . It was noted that personal hygiene could affect service to others offended by hygiene that is offensive. Mr. Long mentioned that this has been a problem with some patrons and there have been numerous complaints, increasing in number. Discussion followed. Mr. Ransick wanted to be on the record as saying he would hope that individuals cited for personal hygiene issues would be done so not on appearances but 'smell'. A lengthy discussion followed. 00-14 Motion That the additional wording with regard to personal hygiene be adopted in the Disruptive Behavior Policy and in the Suspension of Library Privileges as written. Moved by: Chris Ransick Seconded by: Carol Belt The Motion passed unanimously. A discussion about posting the policies, and enforcement of the policy followed. Member's Choice Ms. Giffin said that a lot had been going on her life since the last Board meeting in May. Her husband's younger brother had passed away on Sunday. Family members were gathering and Ms. Giffin would be driving to the funeral in Idaho. In the meantime Ms. Giffin and her husband sold their house and have found a place in Denver to move. She said she would officially still be living in Englewood until mid - August. Her husband is doing remarkably well through all the changes. Ms. Belt said she had had the pleasure of being a greeter on Opening Day. She will be working on the night of the August meeting with the Colorado primary election. Ms. Cahill said that the children's area is just wonderful. The cute little bathroom is a hit with her day care - 2 - • children as is the ability to reach the books on the low shelves. The children miss the l~g cabin". • • Ms. Grazulis said she couldn't decide which day she was here to cut which ribbon for what event! Things are happening all at once , it is all very exciting. She mentioned the artist who will be designing the Art Wall is internationally known so many people from all over the world will be coming to see the Art Wall. The design will be a stainless steel tree with sayings. Ms . Grazulis said the selection committee was looking for something fresh and different. Ray Tomasso 's molten glass art is on the RTD light rail platform. There was a good turnout for the Citizen of the Year, Harold Rust on Monday night. Comments from those attending were positive about the Civic Center building. Ms. Holmes said she has been busy this summer working on the play, Grease" to be performed Thursday, July 27 -Sunday, July 30. She is the assistant stage manager and publicity manager. This summer she has developed some new read ing interests. She is currently counting down the days until her 16 th birthday. Mr. Ransick said he has enjoyed using the library as a place to go and get some work done . He said tie enjoys the staff and finds the library a good place to come in the evening. Mr. Long mentioned that Jeannie Pershin who operates the Tuileries Kaffe in the Library also operates the Littleton Depot coffee shop , Romanc ing the Bean with her brother. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m . - 3 -