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MINUTES
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY BOARD
July 11 , 1989
I . CALL TO ORDER :
The meeting was called to order at 2: 14 by Chairman Grady .
Board members present were : Chairman Grady , Gerry Vavrek ,
and George Farrell .
Also prsent were: Mrs . Escapa , Library Director , Mr . Nicholas
C C City Manager and Cathy Sweinberg , Library Operations
Division manager .
II . Minutes :
Minutes of meeting of 6/13/89 were amended : under unfinished
business: "Mrs . Thurm was contacted on this matter and at
time of conversation , Mrs . Thurm indicatedshe could not
continue our discussion on the phone and she would call
at a later date. " Chairman rady stated that as of June
13 , he has not received her call .
Motion made by Gerry Vavrek that minutes be accepted as
amended . Seconded by Chm. Grady . Motion passed.
III . DIRECTORS REPORT :
A. Mcnthly statistical review: Circulation of materials has
increased 68% over the previous year . Mrs . Escapa told of
the many people complimenting her on how nice the library is .
B . Activities and Events :
On June 22 Mrs. Escapa went to Jacksonville and bought
books for the Children 's , Reference and the Adult collection .
She also got books on History and Geography of the British
Isles in memory of Irene Sanders . The gift of $150 ,00 was
given by the Cocoa Beach Public Library Board.
As soon as we receive the books at the Library , we will
send them a Thank You letter .
On July 7 , attended a Library Directors meeting at
the Cocoa Public Library .
C. The National Rose Month Trivia contest was held and the
winner was Donna Wayno. We received a great deal of
publicity through Mr . Milt Salamon' s newspaper columns .
D .Programs & Videos: ` last week we had 25 adults to the adult
movie Program . We have ordered 27 additional videos . We
hsve received 11 and they have been already processed
and have been made available to the public. We will be
ordering additional ones.
E . Computers : Our 'Apple Computer is in the repair shop .
They have made an estimate of $110 .00 for repairs . They
are also testing our software to see if they are in good
condition. This equipment was given to us by the Palm Bay
Public Library . It has been to the repair shop 3 times.
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They indicated that there was a problem with the disc
drive alignment . They had to replace a chip this time .
We have not made a decision yet as to whether it is
really worthwhile repairing itor not .
E G & G Industries has donated a 1984 Texas Instrument
computer . They thought that it was in good working con-
dition. Mr . Jackie Cooper came to install it, but he
could not "boot" it . He is going to send one of his
technicians to find out what is wrong with it.
F .Drug Awareness Month is going to be held in October 1989.
Susan Szymula, Central Brevard Library Reference Librarian
is working on a system drug bibliography . We are planning
a book display .The DAR has given a display which is in
the showcase .
G . 0 L S I demonstration has been rescheduled for August
9th and 10th at River House . The hours are to be
announced . There was an Open House at the new Melbourne
Library of Friday, July 7 from 5 to 6 P .M .
IV . UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
History of Cape Canaveral : Chairman Grady says he wants to
see the material before deciding what we can do with it .
Anything we do not use we should give back to Mrs . Thurm
so she can do whatever she wants with it .
Mrs . Escapa has a draft of a letter being sent to Mrs .
Thurm explaining our position on her display and how it
would be displayed . Gerry Vavrek made the point that Mrs .
Thurm does not understand the amount of work` in setting
up this display.Mrs . Escapa brought up the point
that the Library Board is not a figurehead but
actually helps her , and therefor this matter had to be
brought to their attention.
Chm . Grady suggested a change in the last paragraph to
read : "at your convenience and discuss the selection of
specific items that could be properly . . . . "
After these changes are made , the letter will be typed
and sent to Mrs . Thurm .
B . The conference room paint was peeling basically because
it was put together too fast and moisture was trapped in
the wall between the wallboard and visqueen with no way
to get out . Men are currently working to repair the wall .
There does not appear to be a leak from outside . Mr .
Nicholas says he does not believe that is from ground
seepage . When the new wall was put back they did not put
back visqueen . Chm . Grady questioned if the air conditioner
leak might have gone along the ceiling thus creating con-
densation in the wall . Mr. Nicholas does not believe
that was the case because of the amount of the dispertion
of moisture .
V . NEW BUSINESS :
Mr . Nicholas asked for suggestions and help in choosing
outdoor lighting for around the parking areas and the
interior perimeter.
Chm . Grady asked if high pressure sodium lighting is
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available . Mr . Nicholas said that if we use high efficiency
lights , we can get a subsidy from FPL . He showed many
styles of lighting available (8 modern styles and many
"classic" styles. ) Consensus of the Board was that our
building is modern styling therefor modern style lighting
would be more in keeping for us.
Mr . Nicholas said he would like to get the lighting done
this fiscal year September) . Chm. Grady said that we
would probably need 3 or 4 lights in the parking area.
The choices were narrowed to: square Magniform 11 , or
circular Magnudisc and in a smooth bronze finish.
Discussion was then brought up as to where would walkway
lighting be needed. It was decided that it needed out
back where the employees go to their cars , as well as
around the parking area. It was decided that lighting
should be put in the ground around the oak trees .
The choice of lights are to be made by Mr . Nicholas .
The choice for the walkways was narrowed to either
round or square "Lightscaper Bollards" . The choice
to be by Mr . Nicholas as to the type compatgble
with the overhead parking lot lighting .
VI . ANNOUNCEMENTS :
The next County Board meeting will be August 10th at 7: 30.
Motion was made by Gerry Vavrek , seconded by Chm. Grady
that our August meeting be suspended and our next
meeting be held September 12th at 4P . M. This was
passed unanimously .
VII . ADJOURN :
The meeting was adjourned at 3: 25 P. M.
George Farrell Jr . Acting Secty , Tim Grady , Chairman