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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
19 AUGUST 1977
Hayorts Conference Room at City Hall
l:lO PM - 2:28 PM
PRESENT
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Nr. Larry Reis, Chairman
Mr. Wilby F. Anderson
Mr. Joseph C. Elliott
Mrs. Matile Hendry
Mrs. Jessica M. Kerr
Mrs. Althea Andersen, Acting Librarian
Mr. Curtis G. Bar~e
Mrs. Rita Garvey
Mr. Walter A. Krick
Mrs. Johnie Mae Moore
t"Ir. John Murray
Mr. Albert L. Rogers
GUESTS
HI's. Larry Reis
Mr. Bob Barnes, Clearwater Sun
Mr. Reis called the meeting to order at l:lO PM.
Mrs. Andersen reported that she has ,been in touch with the
leasing agents from Clearwater Mall and the Drew-19 Shopping
Center regarding leased space for a branch libral:'Y. Both
agents have now offered different sites than originally
quoted s'everal rnon'ths ago. (See attached for Clearwater Hall
site). The Drew-19 original site has been leased, but a
site on the western end of the shopping center is available.
Mr. Reis asked whether another branch library could be operated
with the Main Library in its present condition and/or if
construction on the Main Library were to begin. He expressed
concern for plans for a new branch when the Main Library is
not settled. It is the opinion of Mr. Reis to concentrate
efforts on the new Main Library before undertaking another branch.
There was concern over money spent on consultants and
surveys done on various sites for a main library~ when the
consultants all agree on the existing site as the best one.
There was general discussiori on the Winn-Dixie site offered
to the City as a possible library headquarters. Mr. Reis noted
that the site has not been a successful one for previous businesses,
therefore, why should it be successful as a library. Utilizing
the present library building would be less costly than moving
and renovating the Hinn-Dixie structure. Nr. Anderson visited
the Winn~Dixie structure and remarked that bare maintenance had
been done on the building to keep businesses going.
At the Commission meeting of' August 18, 1977, Matthew Moore,
Treasurer of the Friends of the Clearwater Library, stated that
the Friends are considering Ordinance by Initiative regarding
the Main Library issue. This involves sccurine 1/3 of the
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registered voters' signatures on a petition under the old
charter, or 10% of the registered voters' signatures under
the new charter. The petition is presented to the Commission,
and they arc asked to vote on this ordinance. Mr. Reis
suggested that Board members cooperate with the Friends to
secure as many signatures as needed. It was suggested that
area civic and service clubs might assist in this effort.
Hr. Anderson made a motion that the Library Board extend to
the Friends their full support in fostering the proposed
petition. The motion was seconded by'Mrs. Kerr and approved
unanimously.
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Hrs. Andersen reported that the City is examining the
Library fees in the budget hearings. She has suggested raising
the non-resident fee from $10.00 to $15.00, and dropping the
$2.00 fee presently charged to visitors and residents of: less
than six months. There was discussion regarding dropping
the visitor fee. Mrs. Kerr felt that visitors should be
charged a fee of $5.00 to borrow books from the Library during
their stay. A motion was made by Mrs. Kerr to reco~nend a
$5.00 fee for visitors; once they are a resident, the patron
would not be charged a, fee foY' borroHing books. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Anderson and approved unanimously.
Regarding parking for Board members attending Board meetings,
it was suggested that Board members display the postcard received
each month announcing the meeting in their car window. HI's.
Andersen will check with Traffic Engineering to confirm this
suggestion.
Mr. Elliott suggested using the concept of bookmobiles
rather than leasing space for a branch library. Mr. Reis
noted that the subject had becn discussed 8 or 9 years ago
at a Board meeting, but felt it should be brought up again.
Mr. Elliott proposed asking the City Administration to check
into the bookmobile concept~ utilizing funds proposed for
a leased branch facility to purchase and stock several bookmobiles.
This concept would reflect more accurately which areas of the
City are heavy Library users.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:20 PM.
Susan Doel, Secretary
22 August 1977
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