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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-13 PLB MINUTES• • • Call To Order/Roll Call 3400 South Elati Street; Englewood, CO 80110 303-762-2560 Voice 303-762-2576 FAX MINUTES Englewood Public Library Board July 13, 1999 The meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board was called to order by Chairperson, Bervette Williams, at 7 :05 p.m. PRESENT: C. Belt, L. Cahill, M. Giffin, S. O 'Leary, R.Ottoson, S. Smithers, B. Williams, Council Member, Julie Grazulis, and Youth Member, Mike Heberling (arrived late). REGRETS: M. Dounay, and L. Parkinson. ALSO PRESENT: Hank Long, Library Director and Joan Clayton, Recording Secretary. Ms. Williams asked that the Minutes from June 8 be changed to reflect that Pat Jurgens is the Automated Services Librarian, not the Automated Librarian . 99 -14 Motion: That the minutes of the meeting of June 8, 1999 be accepted as amended. Moved by: Carol Belt Seconded by: Shannon O 'Leary The Motion passed. t.( C\ I The next meeting of the Friends of the Library is on Wed., September 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Perrin Room. There will be a Bake Sale on Friday, October 15 sponsored by the Friends to benefit the children's area of the Library. Ms. Grazulis reported for the Cultural Arts Commission Liaison . The citizens of Englewood need to be educated regarding the good things about having the Museum of Outdoor Arts and the David Taylor dance Group coming to the Civic Center project. The contract with these 2 groups is for 20 years in 5-year increments. There is ongoing discussion between the Historical Society, Parks & Recreation , Public Works , the Library, the Friends of the Library and the Book Arts League regarding the use of the basement of the Depot building. Ms . Ottoson said she had not realized that there was an adult reading program going on during the Summer Read ing Program months . She was encouraged to sign up at the Reference Desk in order to be eligible for prizes. Ms. Grazulis asked about the status of the letter to City Council regarding Mr. Parkinson's vacant seat on the Library Board. Mr. Long responded that the letter had been sent to Council asking them to declare a vacancy, as shown in the memo in cluded in handouts at this evening 's meeting. -1 - There have recently been articles about the Library's Smart Cards in 2 magazines, Colorado Mun icipalities , a statewide publication and in Nation's Cities ' Weekly, a nationwide publication. To date over 1200 cards have been issued . Mr. Long will determine how many of the cards issued to under 11 year olds are for unrestricted use. Mr. Long said there has been a challenged book , "The Owl and The Pussy Cat" by Edward Lear. At this time there has been no response from the patron beyond the initial complaint. Budget guidelines for the 2000 Budget are out as indicated by the memo from Gary Sears in tonight's handouts. Mr. Long said that the recent ALA convention was warm, humid and miserable, as far as weather went, ALA otherwise was good. He heard Colin Powell speech that was excellent. Over 22 ,000 librarians attended the conference . Ms. Ottoson said she also had enjoyed ALA , though not the weather. She indicated that she was waiting for materials she had requested to be sent to her to arrive prior to giving a full report about ALA to the Board. Member's Choice Mr. Heberling said he had worked hard all day and was tired. Ms. O 'Leary said she was on vacation and enjoying that very much. This spring she had attended classes and became certified as a Colorado Confidential Intermediary, helping adoptive persons locate their • biological families. Last weekend she received her first case. Ms O 'Leary complimented Ms. Ottoson on • ton ight's cheesecake, a sentiment echoed by all present. Ms. Smithers said she hadn't done anything she wanted to talk about! Ms. Ottoson said it was good to see everyone at tonight's meeting . Ms . Giffin said she has a new job working at Dillard 's in Southglenn. She locates by computer merchandise wanted by customers that is not found in the Southglenn store. She said she is working wild hours. Ms. Grazulis mentioned that City Council had given init ial approval for the Civic Center project with a few additions eg., the add ing of sinks and cabinets in the Library 's second multi -purpose room in the new library. Ms . Cahill wanted to know who baked for the Friends Bake Sale. She was assured that Friends, staff, Board Members , and the public participate and that her contribut ion would be most welcome. Ms . Belt said that she had been in Chicago during June where the temperature was in the 90 's and the humidity was 90%. She said she was very glad to come back to Colorado. She also asked if the Board ever not met during the summer months. Mr. Long said that the Charter requires a monthly meeting . Meetings are only cancelled when there is not a quorum of vot ing members . Ms. Williams said that after much traveling she will be home for the rest of the summer. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. 7/99 jc - 2 - •