HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_libb_minutes_20190509CAPE CANAVERAL PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 9, 2019
A meeting of the Cape Canaveral Public Library Advisory Board was held on February 14, 2019,
at Cape Canaveral City Hall, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called
to order at 2:02 p.m. by Vice Chairman Alden Moe. The Vice Chair skipped over roll call.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Therese Zyhowski Chairperson
Alden Moe Vice Chairperson
Anthony DiVito
Evan Weisfeldt
Larry Holmes
Garrett Lane
OTHERS PRESENT
Lisa Olzewski
Brenda Reilly
Gustavo Vergara
Jean Deck
Evelin Reid
Wes Morrison
Danelle Dodge
Library Director
Head Librarian, Cape Canaveral Public Library
Culture and Leisure Services Director
Treasurer — Friends of the Library
Co -President — Friends of the Library
CC City Council Member
Library Secretary, Cape Canaveral Library
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
ROLL CALL: Danelle Dodge — All members present except Mary Ernst
Approval of Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2019
Motion by Larry Holmes to approve meeting minutes of February 14, 2019—seconded by Mr,
Weisfeldt. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
▪ Ms. Brenda Reilly moved from Interim to permanent head librarian since last meeting.
▪ Head librarian Ms. Reilly discussed current adult and youth programs at the library. Youth
Librarian is planning space themed activities for summer
Ms. Reilly discussed Staff changes, Julie Fowler is new Reference Asst, and there are two
current openings: Circulation Library Asst I and Youth Librarian Asst II. The differences
between positions explained, number of total positions is 13 when fully staffed.
Ms. Reilly shared information about approval of new flooring, LVT/Carpet — combination
to keep noise down.
Mr. Vergara thanked the Library for participation in the successful student art show and
the partnership for this event between city and library. He also shared that the city gives
$30,000 annually to the library for books and takes care of the outside grounds and library
exterior.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT
■ Evelin Reid — Co -President of FOL and Jean Deck —Treasurer of FOL presented report
• Recent purchases by FOL for CCPL — DVD Security Cases, book shelving, and wooden
shelving for both CD and DVD's.
■ Funds in checking account: $13,714.10 CD's - $22,000.00
■ February "Bag Sale" earned $1,235.00
■ Upcoming Lobby Sale May 17-18t"
■ Successful online book selling through Amazon website.
• Discussion of potential replacement of upholstered chairs, too expensive for FOL would
like to see subcommittee formed potentially headed by board members to raise funds for
this project. Therese Zyhowski willing to assist as well as Alden Moe. FOL supplied
flyers for members to share and membership forms.
OLD BUSINESS:
▪ Nothing to report.
NEW BUSINESS:
■ Introduction of new board members: Mr. Anthony DiVito and Mr. Garrett Lane.
▪ Mr. Moe suggested that FOL be added to future meeting agenda if they will be participating
directly.
■ Mr. Lane asked how many people in town have library cards. Ms. Reilly offered to review
stats and attempt to come up with some figures by the next meeting.
ELECTIONS:
Election of Board Secretary — Mr. Holmes nominated Mr. Lane, who questioned the duties
involved. Discussion of the position ensued with Mr. Vergara explaining the official role
and that due to the way the meetings are run with the Library Secretary taking the official
minutes requiring training and technology skills a Board Secretary was essentially in name
only.
Mr. Weisfeldt made motion to remove position and Mr. Holmes seconded the motion. Roll
call — 5 Aye, 1 abstain (Alden Moe)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
ADJORNMENT:
There being no further business meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
Approved on this 8th day of Aut, 2019.
Therese Zyhow
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