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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-09-1998Cape Canaveral Library Board Meeting Minutes June 9, 1998 Attendance: Tim Grady, Library Board Chairperson Leo Nicholas, Library Board Member Rocky Randels, Mayor Geraldine Vavrek, Library Board Vice-Chair Barbara Sims, Friends of the Cape Canaveral Library Treasurer Isabel Matos-Escapa, Library Director I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by Library Board Chairperson, Mr. Grady. II. PERSONAL APPEARANCES Barbara Sims attended the meeting to voice a complaint about a parking problem that took place on Saturday, June 6. The Union Hall had a meeting going on and there were approximately 400-500 vehicles, some of which filled up the Library Patron and Staff parking lot at the Cape Canaveral Library. Barbara said she was in the library that morning and there were very few patrons who came in. She assumed that it was due to the difficulty in finding a place to park. In order to alleviate this situation, Mr. Randels stated that he will discuss it with the person in charge of the Hall, and follow up with a letter. A motion was made by Mr. Nicholas to put up a sign for the employee's parking lot. Mr. Grady seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Mrs. Escapa will make the necessary arrangements to get a sign or signs designating the south parking lot for "Cape Canaveral Staff Parking Only." III. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS A. A motion made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Mr. Grady to approve the minutes as presented passed unanimously. B. Correspondence: Mrs. Escapa reviewed correspondence from Mr. Treverton submitting his resignation. Also mentioned was a "thank you" letter to Mrs. Escapa and Mr. Grady from Mr. Harry Ernst. A memo was received from the Chairperson of the City of Cape Canaveral Commercial Development Board inviting chairpersons of all Advisory Boards and soliciting participation on the "Wednesday-Friendsday" to be held of July 1, 1998. Mrs. Escapa stated that excellent customer surveys were received from two Cape Canaveral Library patrons. A $500 donation was received by the Friends of the Cape Canaveral Public Library from Mr. Richard Dorsett. C. Directors Report IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Plaque for the Library Expansion Following a discussion of the value of historical veracity,Mrs. Vavrek moved that the original plaque be placed in its original location. Mr. Grady seconded the motion which passed, rescinding a motion passed at a previous meeting. Mr. Nicholas expressed a negative vote, feeling that the plaques would make a more effective display all in one location. A motion by Mrs. Vavrek, seconded by Mr. Grady, that the Irene Sanders' plaque be placed in its original location, was defeated. Mr. Nicholas moved that the Irene Sanders' plaque be hung in the new inside lobby where it can be displayed with pictures of Mrs. Sanders and other Library Directors. Mr. Grady seconded the motion which passed. Mrs. Escapa said a nice picture of Mrs. Sanders had been found. B. Youth Services Desk Library Interiors and Kitchen Designs are two possible sources for a Youth Services desk. As there were no prices yet from Kitchen Designs, the topic was set aside for discussions at a later date. C. State Funds Mr. Randels reported on the monies granted to Brevard County from state funds which will not be earmarked. The County Library Board will have to apportion the funds. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Frames for Artwork in the Library Mr. Randels stated he would like to buy frames for the paintings that are presently on easel stands in the Library. Mr. Grady will ask Mr. Hernandez to check with the artists to ensure that this is acceptable to them. If so, Mr. Randels will proceed to buy frames. B. Ongoing Problems with Birds at Library Entrances Mrs. Escapa brought up the fact that the birds were still nesting at the entrances to the Library, causing problems with droppings. She mentioned that the Cocoa Beach Library had installed a soffit material to eliminate the problem. Mr. Randels said that he would take it as an action item to see that the soffit was sealed, and that the birds were located elsewhere. C. Landscaping around the Library The question was raised regarding the maintenance of the landscaping around the Library. At present, the City of Cape Canaveral has a contractor who mows the grass once a month, and the maintenance man from the Library picks up cigarette butts. However, there is no coverage as far as landscaping is concerned. D. Mrs. Escapa expressed her concern about people driving up to the drop-off window, and the danger that it presented to library patrons. The possibility of using plants to deter this was discussed. Mr. Randels stated that he would handle this action item. A motion was made by Mr. Grady to use available money from the City of Cape Canaveral for landscaping and picture frames. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Vavrek and passed unanimously. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joanna Atwood, Secretary Dr. Tim Grady, Chairperson B. Ongoing Problems with Birds at Library Entrances Mrs. Escapa brought up the fact that the birds were still nesting at the entrances to the Library, causing problems with droppings. She mentioned that the Cocoa Beach Library had installed a soffit material to eliminate the problem. Mr. Randels said that he would take it as an action item to see that the soffit was sealed, and that the birds were located elsewhere. C. Landscaping around the Library The question was raised regarding the maintenance of the landscaping around the Library. At present, the City of Cape Canaveral has a contractor who mows the grass once a month, and the maintenance man from the Library picks up cigarette butts. However, there is no coverage as far as landscaping is concerned. D. Mrs. Escapa expressed her concern about people driving up to the drop-off window, and the danger that it presented to library patrons. The possibility of using plants to deter this was discussed. Mr. Randels stated that he would handle this action item. A motion was made by Mr. Grady to use available money from the City of Cape Canaveral for landscaping and picture frames. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Vavrek and passed unanimously. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ( Signature ) ( Signature ) Johanna Atwood, Secretary Dr. Tim Grady , Chairperson BREVARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEAL OF BREVARD COUNTY FLORIDA FLORIDA'S SPACE COAST BREVARD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Telephone: (407) 868-1101 CAPE CANAVERAL PUBLIC LIBRARY FAX (407) 868-1103 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-3067 October 8, 1998 Sandra Sims, City Clerk City of Cape Canaveral 105 Polk Avenue P.O. Box 326 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Dear Sandra: Enclosed is the signed original of the minutes for the Cape Canaveral Library Board Meeting that was held in June, 1998. The next meeting was held in September and when those minutes have been approved, I will forward the original to you, per your request. Sincerely, ( Signature ) Isabel Matos-Escapa, Director Cape Canaveral Public Library Enc: (1) PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER