HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-19-1988 MINUTES
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY BOARD
APRIL 19, 1988
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called or order at 2:05 p.m. by Vice Chairman Stanbrough.
Board Members present were: Vice Chairman Stanbrough, Ms Greer, Secretary,
Mrs. Butte, Mrs. Goff, Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Stenglein.
Also present were: Mrs. Stonebrook, Director and Mr. Nicholas, C.C. City Manager.
It was noted that Chairman Grady would be late, but was going to attend the meeting.
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II. MINUTES:
A motion was made by Mrs. Butte, second by Vice Chairman Stanbrough that the minutes
be approved with one correction - that Mrs. Stenglein had phoned herabsence of that
meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Grady arrived and took the Chair at that point.
III. DIRECTORS REPORT:
A. Monthly Statistical Review: Mrs. Stonebrook noted an 187 increase in Circulation
over the previous year. Chairman Grady commended the staff for the increase.
B. Social Security Numbers: In relation to SS numbers being used as identification
as suggested by Vice Chairman Stanbrough last month, Mrs. Stonebrook researched
and found that the 1974 Right to Privacy Law made it illegal. She read the
law to the Board
C. Outreach/Program Review: As noted in the Program Review a story hour was started
on March 16th. On Wednesdays Mrs. Stonebrook is at Beach Child Care and every
other Thursday at the Canaveral Learning Center. Mrs. Stonebrook was pleased
with the program and its success. It is also very helpful with visibility for
the library.
D. Telefax: Mrs. Stonebrook reported that the telefax phone line has been
installed and the telefax machines are on order.
E. On-line Committee - Computer Equipment Upgrade: Mrs. Stonebrook reported that
at this point three vendors have given presentation with their hardware and
software; on March 24th EYRING; April 17th GEAC; and April 12th INLEX. On
April 15th GAYLORD, our present system, answered questions as to their
development of library software. She reported that four more companies are
scheduled for evaluation and study. They are; DYNAX on April 20th; on May
9th - UTLAS, May 11th - ATLAS DATA RESEARCH and on May 19th - ULYSIS. She
and the Cocoa Director, Cathy Schweinsberg, will examine access points tt each
demonstration. The projected goal'for a new online system is October 1989.
CC Library Board Minutes April 19/88/p.2.
F. Director's Activities: On March 15, Mrs. Stonebrook observed and gave
critique for a Satellite Beach High School student who was a winner in
regional storytelling competition. The student will now go to state
competition in Tampa. Mrs. Stonebrook attended a Children's Librarian meeting
at EGPL on March 17. On April 15, she attended a Management dinner. On
April 16, she attended the Friends of Palm Bay Library Author Luncheon,
with Mr. Berlitz as speaker. One library volunteer and her spouse also
attended the luncheon. National Library Week, Merritt Square Mall. . CB,
Cocoa, MI and CC Libraries are volunteering at booths to register patrons.
Carmen Bernston, Barbara Sims and Mrs. Stonebrook are volunteering for
2 hour periods on Sat., April 23rd. The Booth will be staffed from 9:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. The ALA theme that will be used is "rhe Best Gift You'll Ever
Give Your Child - A Library Card." Mrs. Stonebrook was able to obtain
bookmarks and prizes. On April 28, Mrs. Stonebrook informed us that she
will be a resource person for Career Day at Gemini Elementary School in
Melbourne Beach.
''.C. County Library Happenings: Mrs. Stonebrook wanted the board to know of
the following activities. On April 18 there was the groundbreaking for
the Port St. John Library. It Will be a 9,000 sq. ft. building. And,
On May 15th, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the Melbourne
Library. The time for the ceremony is 2 p.m.
H. Budget FY 1989: Mrs. Stonebrook informed the Board that she has received
the information for the budget preparation. The information was received
yesterday, April 18th. She will have the budget ready for discussion at
the next board meeting on May 10th.
IV. NEW LIBRARY BUILDING DEVELOPMENTS:
Mr. Nicholas reported to the Board that ground has been broken for the new library
and that the foundation was started. The estimated completion date is September 8th.
Mr. Nicholas also told the Board that the furnishing specs have been prepared and a
copy given to Mrs. Stonebrook. We are going to get the same quality and type of
furniture as the Port St. John library and order them at the same tine, therefore,
receiving a better price.
Mrs. Stonebrook will have samples for our review at the May 10th meeting.
In conjunction with "Read a book, get a treat", Mr. Stanbrough asked if there was a
FRIENDLY Restaurant in our area that was participating the the program for children.
Although there is no FRIENDLY's, Mrs. Stonebrook reported that McDONALIS is giving
french fries, a hamburger and a soft drink. Mrs. Butte suggested checking with
Carberry Ice Cream to see if they would be interested for the children of our library.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next County Library Board Meeting - May 12 - 7:30 p.m. - Cocoa
Next Cape CanaveraliLibrary Board Meeting - May 10 - 2 p.m.
VI. ADJOURN:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:38 p.m.
CC Library Board Minutes April 19/88 p.2.
Respectfully submitted, Attested,
Dianna L. Greer, -cretary Tim Grady, Chairman
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