HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-08-1993 MINUTES
Cape Canaveral Public Library Board
June 8, 1993
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. by Chairman Tim Grady. Other
board members present were Ernestine Butte, Martha Crusey, Harry Ernst,
Mary Jenkins and Anna Kelly. Also present was Isabel Escapa, library
director.
Mrs. Kelly was introduced as the new alternate member appointed by Cape
Canaveral City Council.
II. MINUTES
Minutes of the April 13, 1993, meeting were approved as submitted. The
May, 1993, meeting was cancelled.
III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Circulation of materials increased 21 percent in May, 1993, compared
to May, 1992.
B. A total of 130 audio cassettes were obtained from Central Reserves;
433 books costing $7,500 were purchased; and eight magazine
subscriptions were donated by Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home.
C. Technical Support Services has provided a computer that has been
set up in the reference area. It will be used to provide information
to patrons using CD-ROM programs.
D. A portable lectern has been ordered to loan patrons, along with five
racks to display videos and paperbacks. Three anti-fatigue mats
have been purchased for the circulation desk.
E. A storyhour and summer program for children will begin June 16 and
will end on August 4. Friends of the Library donated $100 for
decorations and materials, and also will pay for a magician and
Indian lecturer. The Library also will participate in a summer
recreation program at Capeview Elementary School, sponsored by the
City Recreation Center.
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IV. OLD BUSINESS
Plans for the storage area for children's materials and used books
are being redrawn by a city official. _
V. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Escapa asked the Library Board to support her immediate request
to establish two new part-time positions, Library Page and Library
Assistant I, because other libraries were lobbying the Brevard County
Commission for new positions so they can remain open longer.
Chairman Grady said the need for the two positions was long-standing.
Mr. Ernst said no information supporting the need for the two positions
had been provided. The vote was 3-2 to support the request for the
two positions. Mrs. Butte, Mr. Grady and Mrs. Kelly voted for the
motion; Mr. Ernst and Mrs. Jenkins opposed the motion. Mrs. Crusey
had to leave the meeting before the vote was taken, although she
said she supported establishing the new positions. Mrs. Butte said
Mrs. Crusey's vote should be counted, but Mrs. Jenkins objected that
such action would be improper. Counting Mrs. Crusey's vote was
deferred until proper procedure can be determined.
Mrs. Butte announced that she will be moving and therefore will resign
from the Library Board.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Harry Ernst, Secretary Tim Grady, Chairman