HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-08-1998Cape Canaveral Library Board Meeting Minutes
September 8, 1998
Attendance:
Tim Grady,Library Board Chairperson
Rocky Randels, Mayor of Cape Canaveral
Geraldine Vavrek, Library Board Vice-Chairperson
Rosann Gallagher,Library Board Member
Joanna Atwood, Library Board Member
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
Library Patron, Mr. Clifford Di Pietro appeared in his own behalf requesting that a fine
on his library card be dismissed. Messrs. Grady and Randel explained to him that the
Cape Canaveral Library Board did not have the power to dismiss a fine. The Director of
the Merritt Island Library had already reduced the fine from $105.20 to 40.20. It was
recommended that he contact the Merritt Island Library where the fine was incurred, and
also the Brevard County Library Board. The Cape Canaveral Library Director will
provide him with the correct addresses.
III. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. A motion made by Mr. Grady and seconded by Geraldine Vavrek to approve the
minutes as presented passed unanimously.
B. Library Board- need replacements
C. Director's Report- The Library Director read the Director's Report. A show of
hands was requested for members who wanted to RSVP for Mrs. Stewart's
Retirement Party on 9/24/98. Messrs. Randel and Grady, and Geraldine Vavrek
will be attending.
Mrs. Escapa gave the following dates and event information:
11/12-11/14 -Friends of the Library Book Sale
12/13 - Turning on of the Christmas lights
12/19 - VFW Christmas Party
Mrs. Escapa mentioned that Irene Sanders' daughter had informed her that she
has the original official Seal for the City of Cape Canaveral, and would bring it in
to the Library. Mr. Randels suggested that it be kept in the Library as the City
doesn't have an area in which to display the item.
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Plaque for the Library Expansion
The Library plaque for Irene Sanders has been received and was displayed at the
meeting. Mr. Randels agreed to send a City employee to the Library to hang it in
the Lobby. Mrs. Escapa will mark the wall, indicating where it is to be hung.
B. Youth Services Desk
Mrs. Escapa stated that she had received a quote for the Youth Services Desk, but
that she considered it to be too expensive. Mr. Grady said he would have
someone give us a quote for a desk with a laminate top, rather than a Nevamar
top.
C. State Funds
Mr. Randels reported that the State Education Fund had appropriated $986,000
for Brevard County.
D. Frames for Artwork in the Library
The Artwork has been framed and is on display in the Library.
E. Ongoing Problems with Birds at Library Entrances
Mr. Randels reported that the bird nests have been removed and relocated.
F. Landscaping around the Library.
The question was asked regarding what happened to the work that the
Beautification Committee was going to do around the Library. The mayor stated
that several potted plants had been added to the landscaping by this Committee.
G. At the last meeting, Mrs. Escapa had expressed concern about people driving up
to the drop-off window, and the danger that it presented to library patrons. A
discussion of this matter ensued, and it was decided that putting up a railing
would be a good solution. Messrs. Grady and Randels agreed to accomplish this
task.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Geraldine Vavrek stated that when the board made a decision it should be
considered a board decision and from that point on it could not be reversed
without a vote of the Board.
B. Mr. Leo Nicholas has resigned from the Cape Canaveral Library Board to be
effective on November 1, 1998. That will leave three openings, one for a regular
board member, and two for alternates.
C. Mrs. Escapa asked the Board if they wanted to do anything for Mrs. Stewart on
her retirement. It was decided that the Board would think about it and make
suggestions at the next Board Meeting.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
( Signature ) ( Signature )
Joanna Atwood, Secretary Dr. Tim Grady, Chairperson
BREVARD COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FLORIDA'S SPACE COAST SEAL OF BREVARD COUNTY FLORIDA
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 16, 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 approved minutes for the Cape Canaveral Library
Board Meeting held on September 8, 1998.
Sincerely,
( Signature )
Isabel Matos-Escapa, Director
Cape Canaveral Public Library
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