10/20/1978
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CLEARWATBR PUBLIC LIBRARY nOARD
NINUTES OF' TilE :'lEE'rING
20 OCTOIH:R 1978
Hnyor's Conference Room
9:30 AN - 10:30 AH
PRESENT:
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ABSENT:
Mr. Curtis G. Barre
Hs. Carol Cu1kar, Ex-Officio
Mrs. Rita Garvey
Hr. Elliott Hardaway
Nr. George Harris
Hrs. Arlyn Butt
Mr. Homer Royer
Hr. James Yacavone
Mrs. Nancy ZUSBY, Library Director
Hr. Larry Reis, Cha!rm:1n
Mr. Joseph C. Elliott
Mr. Walter A. Krick
Hr. Albert L. Rogers
GUESTS:
~fr. Chuck Albury, St. Petersburg Times
In Chairman Larry Reis' absence, Nrs. Garvey called the meeting
to order at 9:30 Ml. Carol Culkar, new ex-officio member from Clearwater
High School, and new Board member, James Yacavone, lo1erc introduced.
Mrs. ZUBSY reported on the City Commission's approval of Rpplication
for a construction grant for state funds. The deadline for filing for such
a grant is November 3, 1978. The direction for this funding, if approved,
would be the renovation of the basement of the 1960 addition. TIle
application will be for $200,000, half of the total funds available, with
the City Commission matching the funds. Preliminary plans, a narrative
description, and a statement by the policy-making group that funds are
available must accompany the application, Mrs. Zussy confirmed that the
request for half the total available funds was not unreasonable and that
the $400,000 total figure was realistic for the renovation cost.
Hinutes of the last meeting, September l~, 1978, were approved.
Per Hr. Reis' request, Hrs. Garvey had prepared a letter of appreciation
from the Board to Althea Andersen for having served as Acting Library Director
for two years.
The Library Naterials Selection Policy, now formalized on paper,
was discussed. Mrs. Zussy noted that the Clearwater Public Library
has very few patron complaints on materials selection.
Mrs. Zussy read a letter from Mae Morgan, interested citizen, addressed
to Board Chairman Larry Reis. Hs. Morgan expressed her ideas of n branch
library, in Countryside Mall. Mrs. Zussy reviewed for the new Board members
present the plans for a branch facility in the Countryside area when funds
become available. Ms~ Morgan's letter did not contain a return address;
therefore. the Board could not reply.
BO;;'1l'd members discussed the success of the TWig. Circulation figures
sometimes surpass the other two branches. Usage has come up with the increase
of new books. Nr. Yacavone asked if the Clearwater Public Library system
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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Ninutes of the Heeting October 20. 1978
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uses a rotation system for its books at the branches. Nrs. Zussy explained
that we do not UBe such a system, but that we do fill specific requests
from patrons for books at the main library by courier.
l>frs. Garvey suggested that in the future student ex-officio Board
members might be chosen from Dunedin lIigh School or Largo High School
if their residences were within Clearwater's city limits.
The Friends of the Library will sponsor a book sale at the Librar.y
on November 11, 1978.
Mr. Barre presented his study on the Starcrest site showing how a
library facility could be built there for a certain cost figure. After
consulting with an engineer, Hr. Barre reported that a 30,000 sq.'ft., "
two-story library building could be built for a maximum of $3,000,000
on that site. According to Mr. narre's figures, 102 parking spaces could
be available. The Board was concerned over the cost of pilings necessary
for construction on this site. However, Mr. Barre reported that pilings,
if done properly, would not be a problem. Board members raised the
following points:
1. Are site problems of the Starcrest site unique or found all
over Florida?
2. The ~ncrease in piling requirements increases the cost of
construction.
3. Cnn an engineer give an opinion \,,1 thout tes ting the soil at
the particular site?
4. Would the area available for construction on this site allow
for future expansion?
Hrs. Hutt recommended acquiring three opinions from reputable en!!,ineers.
There was some discussion on the pros and cons of different property
suggested as possible library Gites over the last few years.
Mrs. Zussy reported the possible donation from the anonymous person
is still a positive matter being discussed.
In reviewing all funding possibly available for library construction,
for the benefit of new Board members, Hrs. 7.ussy stated that the City
Commission has set aside $800,000 in the Capital Improvements Budget; the
Library is in proc'ess 0 f applying for the $200,000 state grant; and there
is n possibility of n donation of $500,000, making a total of $1,500,000
possibly available.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM.
Susan Doel, Secretary
2.5 October 1978