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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-13-2007 CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY BOARD Meeting Minutes March 13, 2007 1. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Cape Canaveral Library Board was held Tuesday, March 13, 2007 and called to order at 2:09 PM by the Library Board Chairman, Tim Grady. The following Members were present: Dr. Tim Grady, Chairman Jim Brown, Library Board Vice Chairman Joanna Atwood, Secretary June Bell, Library Board Member Jean Deck, Library Board Member Harry Pearson, Library Board Member Isabel Matos-Escapa, Library Director Marianne Ellis, Recording Secretary A. Approval of minutes Joanna Atwood made a motion to approve the January 9, 2007 minutes. June Bell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously as approved and accepted. 4 B. Correspondence Cape Canaveral Public Library Director, Isabel Matos-Escapa reported the we received two Customer Service Survey for Excellent service by our Reference staff. A note was received from a patron about the excellent services he has received for four years. We received an email E-mail, from Library Board Member, June Bell about updating information about the Cape Canaveral Public Library. C. Chairperson's Report None D. Friends of the Cape Canaveral Public Library Report None E. Director's Report 1. All members present received a Monthly Report of Library Activities, for March and April 2007 Canaveral Public Library Activity Calendars. cwY 2. Cape Canaveral Public Library Director, Isabel Matos-Escapa has attended Library Director's Meetings, Brevard County Library Board Meetings and Trainings. The Staff has also attended training and workshops. 3. Isabel Matos-Escapa reported that we have full staff except the Custodial Worker and we would be interviewing for this position. } 4. Also reported was that a Marketing Contract was approved this year to do the Publicity for all Libraries. 5. The ILS (On Line Program) contract was written and approved. Implementation will take six months. There will be training for all staff. 6. A reminder to all about the Brevard County Libraries Family Reading Festival to be held Saturday, March 17, 2007 from 10:00am to 4:00 pm at the Cocoa Village Riverfront Park. 7. The Big Read Grant Program was a countywide success. All programs had a great attendance. A Picture collage was passed around. 8. Isabel Matos-Escapa, Director,reported that we replaced an air-conditioning unit and three patrons'PC's. There are plans to purchase two patron's PC's. Lanier Company won the bid for the new copiers to be leased. 9. A covered ceiling with a smoke alarm was installed in the Computer Electrical Room. 10. The carpet was cleaned in February and payed for with Fines &Fees money. 11. Isabel Matos-Escapa, Director explained the Library Level I, II, and III criteria to the board. 12. Isabel Matos-Escapa reported that Peggy Busacca, County Manager visited us and expressed that she was very impressed with our library and the patron's usage of our services. II PERSONAL APPEARANCES There were no personal appearances. III UNFINISHED BUSINESS We were going to check how many brackets we need to utilize existing shelving. IV NEW BUSINESS A. Annual Volume Work Report October 2006 through February 2007 (Handed Out & Discussed) y - . = The 2007-2008 Fiscal Budget was discussed in Anticipation of Property Tax Reform. V ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The next Cape Canaveral Public Library Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 2007 at 2:OOp.m. at the Cape Canaveral Public Library Meeting Room. The next Brevard County Library Board Meeting will be held on April 18, 2007 at Franklin T. DeGroodt Library. B. Adjournment There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:22 pm. Respectfully submitted: } Marianne Ellis, Recording Secretary Cape Canaveral Library :; -re Ut,v(N ' / 1/ 4 The following pages are considered Draft Minutes. { }h i { } 3 it a I CAPE !ANAVERAL LIBRAR OARD Meeting Minutes March 13, 2007 1 1. Call to Order i The regular meeting of the Cape Canaveral Library Board was held Tuesday, March 13, 2007 and called to order at 2:09 PM by the Library Board Chairman, Tim Grady. The following Members were present: N Dr. Tim Grady, Chairman N Jim Brown, Library Board Vice Chairman N Joanna Atwood, Secretary • June Bell, Library Board Member N Jean Deck, Library Board Member ❑ Mary Ernst, Library Board Member N Harry Pearson, Library Board Member • Isabel Matos-Escapa, Library Director Marianne Ellis, Recording Secretary A. Approval of minutes Joanna Atwood made a motion to approve the January 9, 2007 minutes. ' June Bell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously as approved and accepted. B. Correspondence Cape Canaveral Public Library Director, Isabel Matos-Escapa reported the we received two Customer Service Survey for Excellent service by our Reference staff. A note was received from a patron about the excellent services he has received for four years. We received an email E-mail, from Library Board Member, June Bell about updating information about the Cape Canaveral Public Library. C. Chairperson's Report None D. Friends of the Cape Canaveral Public Library Report None 1 E. Director's Repor® 1. All members present received a Monthly Report of Library Activities, for March and April 2007 Canaveral Public Library Activity Calendars. 2. Cape Canaveral Public Library Director, Isabel Matos-Escapa has attended Library Director's Meetings, Brevard County Library Board Meetings and Trainings. The Staff has also attended training and workshops. 3. Isabel Matos-Escapa reported that we have full staff except the Custodial Worker and we would be interviewing for this position. 4. Also reported was that a Marketing Contract was approved this year to do the Publicity for all Libraries. 5. The ILS (On Line Program) contract was written and approved. Implementation will take six months. There will be training for all staff 6. A reminder to all about the Brevard County Libraries Family Reading Festival to be held Saturday, March 17, 2007 from 10:00am to 4:00 pm at the Cocoa Village Riverfront Park. 7. The Big Read Grant Program was a countywide success. All programs had a great attendance. A Picture collage was passed around. I 8. Isabel Matos-Escapa, Director, reported that we replaced an air-conditioning unit and three patrons'PC's. There are plans to purchase two patron's PC's. Lanier Company won the bid for the new copiers to be leased. 9. A covered ceiling with a smoke alarm was installed in the Computer Electrical Room. 10. The carpet was cleaned in February and payed for with Fines&Fees money. 11. Isabel Matos-Escapa, Director explained the Library Level I, H, and III criteria to the board. 12. Isabel Matos-Escapa reported that Peggy Busacca, County Manager visited us and expressed that she was very impressed with our library and the patron's usage of our services. II PERSONAL APPEARANCES There were no personal appearances. III UNFINISHED BUSINESS We were going to check how many brackets we need to utilize existing shelving. IV NEW BUSINES A. Annual Volume Work Report October 2006 through February 2007 (Handed Out& Discussed) The 2007-2008 Fiscal Budget was discussed in Anticipation of Property Tax Reform. V ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The next Cape Canaveral Public Library Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 2007 at 2:00p.m. at the Cape Canaveral Public Library Meeting Room. The next Brevard County Library Board Meeting will be held on April 18, 2007 at Franklin T. DeGroodt Library. B. Adjournment There being no further business before the Board,the meeting was adjourned at 3:22 pm.