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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 Enc: (1) 10_16.2 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER