HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15-2011 Minutes CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY BOARD
Meeting Minutes March 15, 2011
I. Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Cape Canaveral Library Board was held Tuesday,
March 15, 2011, and called to order at 2:01pm by Joanna Atwood, Chairperson.
The following Members were present:
Joanna Atwood, Chairperson
Jean Deck, Secretary
Linda Brown, Library Board Member
Evelin Reid, Library Board Member
Mary Ernst, Library Board Member
Dr. Tim Grady, 1st Alternate
Marilyn Nicholas, 2nd Alternate
Jenny C Morrison, Library Director
Marianne Ellis, Recording Secretary
Also present:
Mayor Rocky Randels, Mayor, City of Cape Canaveral
A. Approval of minutes
Linda Brown made a motion to approve the January 11, 2011 minutes with changes.
Mary Ernst seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously as approved and accepted.
B. Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
C. Chairperson's Report
There was no Chairperson's Report
D. Friends of the Cape Canaveral Public Library Report
Jean Deck reported that the original $1600.00 pledged by the Friends of the Library for
Adult books was increased by$700.0. To date $1,047.87 has been spend leaving a
balance of$1,252.13. The Juvenile fund was $4,400.00. There is now $2300.00 left.
$500.00 has been pledged for Video's and Jean suggested that the money be spent on
educational videos for children.
Jean also reported that the VHS sale netted$505.25.
E. Director's Report
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Jennifer Morrison reported that statistics reports were included in package delivered to
board members. Jenny went over the statistics noting a decrease in some areas and
reporting that we are working on increasing our statistics.
Also included and discussed with the Library Board is the "Turnover Rate"report, and
the County Wide Statistics.
Jenny reported that metal shelving has arrived for paperbacks and the new wooden
shelving will display new books.
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There is much weeding still to do in reference and that is being done as time permits.
Jenny reported that we re-hired Gina Catechis and she has been back with us for 3 weeks
now and is working out very well.
The other vacant aide position is going to be filled by an applicant off of the list that we
interviewed people for but we are waiting for H R to release list.
Jenny reported that for City purchases, the World Books are in, the Davidson books are
in, Random House books are on order. Centerpoint Large Prints are coming in.
Thorndike has not started delivering yet. An order has been placed for Baker& Taylor.
Computers from Dell have arrived and are waiting to be installed.
Motion carried unanimously as approved and accepted.
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II Personal Appearances
There were no personal appearances.
III Unfinished Business
1 A. Painting—Jenny reported that Kay McKee at the City of Cape Canaveral received
quotes for us for painting the interior, the lobby and the exterior.
After much discussion, it was determined that we would ask Kay to look at the bids that
include the painters moving the books, that we must have 2 coats of paint on the exterior
and that we should follow through with the best bid.
B. Carpeting—After some discussion, it was decided to ask Kay to get some bids for
the new carpeting after the painting was completed.
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C. Computer Furniture- Jenny handed out a diagram of where the new computers
will be installed in reference.
There was discussion about the furniture needed for the new computers. Mary Ernst
made a motion to put the purchase of this furniture on the city Agenda. Linda Brown
seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously as approved and accepted.
IV New Business
A. Election of Officers—Jean Deck made a motion to table the election of officers.
Evelin Reid seconded the motion. After some discussion, Jean Deck made a motion to
withdraw the motion and Evelin Reid seconded the motion. The motion was withdrawn.
Jean Deck reported that she would rather not be Secretary again.
Jean Deck made a motion to nominate Joanne Atwood for Chairperson. Evelin Reid
seconded the motion.
A motion was made by Mary Ernst to nominate Linda Brown for Vice Chairperson. Tim
Grady seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
V Announcements
A. The next Cape Canaveral Public Library Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday,
May 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cape Canaveral Public Library Meeting Room. The
next Brevard County Library board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
at 4:30 pm at the Dr. Martin Luther King Library Meeting Room, 955 E. University
Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901
B. Libraries will be closed Monday, May 30, 2011 for Memorial Day.
VI Adjournment
Linda Brown made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Tim Grady seconded the motion.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:17pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
} Marianne Ellis, Recording Secretary