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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-11-16CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 11, 2016 A Meeting of the Cape Canaveral Library Board was held on August 11, 2016, at the Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to Order at 3:00 p.m. by Chairperson Marilyn Nicholas. MEMBERS PRESENT Marilyn Nicholas Chairperson Jean Deck Board Secretary Mary Ernst Larry Holmes OTHERS PRESENT Lisa Olzewski Library Director Tracey Wehking Head Librarian, Cape Canaveral Public Library Gustavo Vergara Leisure Services Director, City of Cape Canaveral Sharon Pribil Recording Secretary ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS - 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes of May 12 2016 Motion by Ms. Deck, seconded by Ms. Ernst to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2016 as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Staff Reports Ms. Wehking reported a successful summer program. Attendance was up 1% this summer. The City held summer camp visited the library twice a week. Brittany Wilson, our new Youth Services Librarian has started a Teen Advisory Committee (TAC), trying to get our teen patrons involved with library programs. They meet Monday nights, and their first project is a bake sale during the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale. Attendance for the adult programs was down in July, but is increasing overall. The Yoga class was well attended. Book club starts back up next month. There has been no turnover in staff. The carpets will be cleaned September 10"'. Possible carpet replacement in the next year or two. We are coming to the end of our fiscal year, The City money has been depleted, and we are working on utilizing all of the county money. Mr. Vergara was asked if the plan for the $30,000 in City money was the same as last year. He said yes, we can use the money to pay whatever vendors we need for books and other media. He asked if the library would offer video games and was told that there is no way to keep up with the different types of games plus they are very expensive. We are a Pokestop. There was a large problem with unruly children this year. It got so bad they were almost trespassed and not allowed to return. Their parents were informed of their behavior. We have posted the County's unaccompanied minor policy in a prominent place. Ms. Weliking will be meeting with Jeff Thompson, Library Services Director and his management team to present the staffing project she researched and completed for the Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute. Ms. Olzewski reported that the county will be watching the Friends of the Library expenditures. We need to make sure that there is a documented reason for using the FOL funds. Mr. Vergara reported that the City received a grant to buy equipment for the youth center. They plan to start an indoor hydroponic garden. He would like to see the City and the library come up with a unified approach to activities for teens in the summer. Possibly involve a non-profit organization, and possibly have some teen excursions, etc. If we do take the teens offsite, we need to check the county and city insurance liability. We need a way to, engage the teens in the area in more positive ways. The summer Food Program wasn't as well attended as the City hoped. The VFW very generously provided $2,000.00 for the City Back to School Backpack Program. 3. Friends of the Library Report Ms. Deck reported the following: the current account balance is $23,320. The 3 laddered 6 month CDs accrued $520.00 in interest this period. In house and online sales are down. The fall book sale is scheduled for August 26th and 27", with set up on the 25'h. Any and all help will be appreciated. After several patron requests, the donated Christmas magazines will be out on the sale shelves starting in September. The Friends of the Library have ordered a book drop that will be placed next to the circulation desk as the current interior book drop is in an awkward location. OLD, BUSINESS: None to report NEW BUSINESS: The Board interviewed two applicants for the vacancies on the board. Ms. Terry Zyhowski and Mr. Evan Weisfeldt were both enthusiastic and highly qualified. Ms. Ernst made the motion to accept both applicants and Mr. Holmes seconded. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Vergara will get them on the September agenda for City Council approval. - Ms. Deck tendered her resignation from the Board effective August 11, 2016. - Ms. Nicholas reminded members that the next meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2016. 1i There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:05 pm. Approved on this/0— day of & ve-at- 4LK 2016.. Marilyn Nichdas Chairperson Sharon Pribil Recording Secretary