HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-12-1994 MINUTES
CAPE CANAVERAL PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
JULY 12 , 1994
I . CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2 :00 P.M. by Chair-
man Tim Grady. Others present were Board Members
Harry Ernst and Anne Kelly; City Councilmen Rocky Randeles
and Leo Nicholas; City Manager Bennett Boucher; Library
Construction Specialist Frank Harris; and Library Director
Isabel Escapa .
II . MINUTES
Minutes of the June 14, 1994 meeting were accepted with
a correction.
III . DIRECTOR ' S REPORT
Library activity was 30% higher than the same month last
year. This substantial increase at this time of the year
was attributed to the enrichment of our collection.
Operation of the new computer system was discussed. Only
minor problems were reported, which the staff is available
to handle .
IV. LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION
A preliminary draft of the building program was distributed
to all present . Mr. Harris stressed the need to think about
details and get input from the staff and the public before
the architect ' s decisions are final . Among areas discussed
were restrooms to serve the meeting rooms , storage space,
and adjustments to the security system.
The Community Development Block Grant program was discussed .
Applications from Libraries were rejected .
Art in Public Places was discussed. How to display it is
under consideration.
On July 14th Mr. Jim Cummings-of the Solar Energy Center
will do a study of our premises, as will Florida Power &
Light , and they will report their findings .
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V. LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION (Continued)
Meeting dates with representatives of the architect , Stotler
Stagg, were scheduled for the evenings of August 1st to
August 4th.
VI . NEW BUSINESS
Mr Boucher spoke of the tentative plans to vacate Poinsetta
Avenue , thereby increasing parking space for the Library and
City Hall .
Mr. Boucher said that a contingency fund, held by, the city
and generated by Library book sales , is available for
incidental expenses .
A sign noting the Library expansion will soon be displayed .
VII . ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next meeting of the Brevard County Library Board will be
on Wednesday, August 10, 1994, at 5 :00 P.M. at the South
Maitland Library, Micco.
The next meeting of the Cape Canaveral Public Library Board
will be on August 9, 1994 , at 2 :00 P.M. if a quorum is
possible . Otherwise, it will be on September 13 , 1994 , at
4:00 P.M.
VIII . ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 3 : 35 P.M.
Anne Kelly, Secretary Tim Grady, Chairman