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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-08 PLB MINUTES• Call To Order/Roll Call 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood , CO 80110 303-762-2560 Voice 303-783-6890 FAX MINUTES Englewood Public Library Board July 8, 2003 Board Chair , Chris Ransick at 7:02 p.m, called the meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board to order. PRESENT: M. Adams , CJ Cullinan, C . McGovern , K. Pilgrim, C. Ransick, Y. Russell , B . Williams, and Youth Member , Jason Fish , and Council Member, Julie Grazulis (arrived late). REGRETS: L. Cahill , A.Ottoson , School Board member, Mary Dounay. ALSO PRESENT: Hank Long, Library Director and Joan Clayton, Recording Secretary. 03 -15 Motion: That the minutes of the meeting of June 10, 2003 be accepted as written. • Moved by: Mark Adams Seconded by: Bervette Williams The Motion passed . • In looking at the monthly statistical report it was noted the increase in Internet use. In light of th& recent Supreme Court dec ision regarding Internet use and filters , Mr. Long said that Englewood is in compliance as the library does not receive federal (E rate) money. Self-imposed filters are already in place in the library. - Mr. Long showed a draft of the statistical sheet to begin use in July. Because the thrust of the library business has changed it was felt that it was time to track different areas of publ ic contact with staff, instead of relying on circulation counts, patron counts and reference questions as the only count for contact. A brief discussion followed. Mr. Ransick welcomed Mr. Fish back to the Board as the Youth representative. He asked that Jason share his v iews from the past year. Jason said that he had enjoyed his time on the Board and it had been fun . Mr. Long said that Mike Flaherty, Assistant C ity manager could not be at the meeting tonight but had sent information that Mr. Long passed out to those present. A discussion followed about the proposed "Head Tax". Opinions both pro and con were d iscussed . There will be a 2nd public forum on July 17 abou fthe Head Tax. C itizens are encouraged to go to t he forum and have their opinions heard by City Council. Mr. Long also passed out a memo with h is budget recommendat ions that will be presented to City Council on Monday, Ju ly 14. Mr. Ransick said he fe lt t hat Mr. Long had expressed himself quite well and justified his budget cuts for 2004 . - 1 - Member's Choice Ms. Russell said she had had a wonderful time in Great Britain and Wales. She saw Dylan Thomas' house, which was wonderful. She felt that anyone who wants a relaxing vacation should go to Wales . Ms . Pilgrim said she is keeping busy. Her daughter will take her driving test tomorrow, July 9 . Cross your fingers. In the fall Ms . Pilgrim will be doing her summer job in the afternoons after working at All Souls. Ms . McGovern said she had participated in a family four-way birthday party that was lots of fun. Mr. Adams said he has scars from mountain biking . He is now back to work. Ms. Grazulis said she spent the 41 h of July in Iowa. She asked that all keep Officer Brian Mueller in their prayers. A fund for the wounded officer has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank. She, said that she is going to Vail over the weekend with 6 teens to celebrate their senior year. Ms. Grazulis addressed the fact that business revenues are down in the City and Council is trying to come up with a plan to make up shortfalls caused by the business downturn. This is not a problem unique to Englewood but is rampant throughout the country. - Mr. Fish said he is enjoyi)'lg the summer. He is playing some baseball in his spare time . Ms. Cullinan said she had attended a meeting of the newly formed CELTS group, a group of teens who had formed under the direction of Reference Librarian, Linda LeBlanc. Ms. LeBlanc is working with the CELTS on her own time. Ms. Cullinan said she had talked with Ms. Tatum about upcoming activities at the Library and suggested that other Board members be encouraged to sign up for different activities . There was a brief discussion about Board member attendance at library events. The CELTS have indicated that they don't want a lot of adult participation. It was felt that Board members should attend those special events that are of interest to them. Ms. Williams said that she had had a great month. Her husband, George had just had his check-up and his lungs are in good shape. Then her daughter, Margaret had thrown her an 80 1 h birthday ''Tea party" at the Brown Palace . Guests ranged from 16 -83 and it was lots of fun . All present wished Ms. Williams a very happy birthday. 1 - Ms. Clayton said she and her husband had gone on a canoe trip over the 41 h of July weekend Q.l1 the Gunnison River. It was a fun trip. She also mentioned the recent passing of Dr . Margaret Giffin, a past Board member. A sympathy card was sent to the family on behalf of the Board. Mr. Ransick said he had spent some time at the Colorado Center for the Book recently, which is at the former home of Thomas Hornsby Ferri!. He said it was very interesting There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. -2 - • .- •