HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board 1978 MinutesCape Canaveral Public Library Board Meeting
January 10, 1978 10 AM
The meeting was called to order ato 10:03 by Chairman Goff.
Present were H. goff, E. Butte, B. Rogers and I. Sanders, Library director.
MInutes of Jan. 14th meeting were read and with the dollar amount of the
1977 Christmas bonus to Library Director and Staff added, were approved.
Director's Report: 69 new books plus 10 from McNaughton and 28 large print
books were put on the shelves. 80 new books on order from Erodart and
69 paper backs from Bookhen were ordered in Dec. Delivery has improved. $306.30
in fines, etc. were sent to the coordinators office.
Circualtion is up over Nov by 15 books
Expired library cards - 90; new registration - 79
(permanent residents renewed after 3 years; others after 1 year)
Children's Christmas party was a great success. 125 children attended in 2
shifts, each group decorated a tree, and seemed to enjoy it. They were
served orange punch from McDonalds and lollipops from the National Bank
of Cape Canaveral. Each child went home with a small gift (from reserves)
Inez Foreland, our very pleasant and terrific Front Desk Clerk will be
leaving the library Wed, Dec 11th for a permanent full time position.
We are sorry to lose her but the new job is to her advantage.
Termporarily we have a new Front Desk Clerk, Michelle McIntosh, until we know
what Wanda is going to do. (on 6 months maternity leave)
We have a new mainstream employee, Tonie Taylor, who has much library
experience will work in any spot.
The radio program, join effort of Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral Library
Director's is progressing. To be presented at Co. Lib. Directors meeting.
unreadable, the unexpectedly huge preparations will be shard. There were
no meetings in Dec. Report was accepted and approved.
Correspondence: 2 letters of application for board vacancies were received.
Mrs. Schreiber and Mrs. Ferro will be invited will be invited to the Feb meeting
Vacancies will be posted for another month.
Possible book sale - mayber at parking lot at Duval Bank, across from City Hall
could be used on craft day.
Mrs. Butte questioned the propriety of the change of monthly meeting date
as recorded in minutes of Nov 14th meeting.
(NO motion or seconding was recorded)
Mrs. Butte moved that the regular and annual meetings of the Cape Canaveral
Public Library Board return to the 2nd mon of each month as per a by-law
change made at the oct 12th 1977 meeting. Was not seconded.
(motion and vote not neede if vote at Nov 14th 1977 meetin is null and
void because of a technicality of recording)
Meeting adjourned at 10:48 AM next meeting Feb 13, 1978 at 10 AM
Hilma Goff, Chairman
Beryl Rogers, Secretary
Cape Canaveral Public Library Board Meeting
April 10, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 9:55 AM by Chairman Goff.
Present were Mrs. goff, Mrs. rose, Mrs. Butte, Miss Rogers and Mrs. Sanders, LD,
guests were Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes and Mrs. Mary Mellugh.
Minutes of March 10 th meeting were read, discussed and approved.
Directors' Report: 40 new books were put on the shelves, 75 books on order.
$239.30 in fines and fees were sent to the Coordinators office; total in Cape
Canaveral Public Library account is approximately $3033 as of March 1978
In March, circulation was up, new registrations were down. Report of National
Library Week programs was given'
Programs held at the Cape Canaveral Public Library during National Library
week were as a whole successful. The table of displays at the Cape canaveral arts
and crafts day (3-31) drew only mild interest. However, over 300
children attended activites at the library. In March, 8 movies were shown
for children, 3 for adults and there were 6 other programs well attended.
Status of Library Personnel was discussed.
Wanda Frazier chose not to return to work at the library. Michele Mc Intosh
walked out. The desk is covered by 2 girls, working split shifts for a total
of 70 hours Barbara Syms is doing the secretarial work. Coordinator's
office is working on a book count (pre computer). A new program "Youth
Program" has been added to "Mainstream" and CETA.
unreadable was approved.
Letter of application to serve on the Cape Canaveral Public Library Board
from Mary McHugh was read.
MRs. Sanders requested a letter be sent to Sgt Dan Tucker of the Sheriff's
Dept in appreciation of his participation in National Library Week. The letter
sent to the Sheriff's Dept (copy attached)
Mrs. Sanders requested an expression of condolence be sent to former Board
member Tillie Schwartz.
The April 20th County Library Board meeting will behld at the Cape Canaveral
Recreation Hall at 8pm.
The by-laws of the Cape Canaveral Public Library Board wer discussed at a
3rd reading motion of adoption was made by Mrs. Rose, seconded by Mrs. Butte,
motion carried unanimously. Signed and dated copies will be sent to city
hall and the coordinator's office.
Copies of Trusteeship were discussed with Mary McHugh. Mrs. Butte moved
Mrs. McHughs name be recommended to City council to fill the vacancy on
the Cape Canaveral Public Library Board; Ms. Rogers Seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. Letter to be sent to City Hall (copy attached)
Unreadable plans for a new site for the Library were discussed.
Mrs. Sanders described how the offer from George Firkin came about.
She mad arrangements to show the site to Mrs. Butte, who with her
expertise in Real Estate, could make more pertinent suggestions than the
other board members, who have seen the building. Mrs. Goff reported on her
conversation with Mayor Ann Thurm, who cautioned to proceed slowly.
Letters with all information Pro and Con to be sent to council members
previous to presentation at a Council worksho meeting. Mrs. Butte moved
an invitaiton to each Council member and all interested parties (building
, planning board,etc) to meet at a given date and time to inspect the
site. Mrs. Rose seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mrs. Butte volunteered
and was unanimously elected to write the letters, (Ms. Rogers mad the motion,
Mrs. Rose seconded it)
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM Next meeting May 9, 1978 at 9:30 AM
HIlma Goff, Chairman Beryl Rogers Secretary
CAPE CANAVERAL PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 1978 9:30AM
Chairman Goff opened the meeting at 9:35 AM. Attendance Signed.
Minutes of May 9th read and approved.
Secretary to post notice of meetings at City Hall, also,
in "Today" newspaper (Ron Thornberg, city Editor, checked by E.
Butte - Called by Secretary on Oct 10th)
"Palms East Office Bldg, 211 Caroline St., Cape Canaveral;
2nd Tuesday of the month - 9:30 AM"
Director's Report:
Did not get cut too much in Library System's Budget.
Children's Summer Party was a success - 100 or more attended,
enjoyed a puppet show and games, each went home with a prize.
Has cancelled McNaughton books - became too costly, can do better
with discount from a jobber and own the books.
75 new books have been ordered.
Cocoa Beach Library (Ruth Milliken) sent Cape Canaveral Library
a box of ID frames for stacks - more available if needed.
Cocoa Beach Jr. Women's Club has made offer of help - requested
a list of things desired (Library Director has done so)
as a private project have offered to proved artifical
greenery for planter near Direcotr's office.
As of August statement - $591.22 in the bank.
Report was discussed and approved.
No correspondence - Announcement
A lady is interested in forming a "Friends of the Library" group.
Mrs. Sanders will report progress at the Nov. meeting.
No unfinished business.
Mrs. Butte motioned that $70 from City Library fund be transferred
to City of Cape Canaveral to pay for tile floor section at the
new site. Mrs. Rogers 2nd; motion carried. Notice sent (copy attached)
Letters of appreciation (for work done in moving library) were signed and
delivered to the Library Staff; aslo to City Hall personel
to be sent to Coordinator's office and to George Firkins
uses of All-Purpose room was discussed
Mrs. Sanders i to check on available hours, number of people permitted
Mrs. Butte to contact possibilities, Bridge clubs, Sr. City organizations, etc.
Open House Discussed.
Tea is desirable but no money available was tabled.
Suggestions: notice to be put in books checked out
invitations to silver tea
donations acceptable
Christmas bonus: Library Director Irene Sanders $300
Barbara Sims $50
Circulation Clerk, Ann Coyle $25
5 part-time girls, $20 each $100
$475 total
Mrs. Rogers motioned so, Ms. Butte 2nd; carried.
Letter of request to be sent to City Hall. Bank acct $591.22
$475.00
To be presented in Dec 1978 Balance $116.22
Next meeting in Nov 14th -= 930 AM
Meeting adjourned ato 10:40 AM
Respectfully submitted, Beryl Rogers, Secretary
Hilma Goff Chairman
Omission: Directors Report, There will be a Halloween party for
children Oct 30th 4-5 PM "Come as you are" Games, Punch and candy
will be served. Hope to get some prizes donated.