02/15/1980
t:;:;:,.'-,:\ 'i. '"
~. . .
'~"'. ...., ~ '.
, , c,
H' . .)
'," .
....- .
:>.~ '...- ,
I.' :
.:.: .~ '
I .
> :\ >':" .
....
i. "
. ,
,. .
'.,'. ~ :, .
. '. .
","ci. '. .
C.' '.
: .,.:,~_..~,/,."........:;w.....~,.~.,.. "", ,...,.. ,~~.... ~ ....
. ::,'" ;.. ". .: ~.,..,.:)~~::!:f.~
, ,
( ,"
. \\
LIBRARY ,BOARD
MINUTES
DATE . &'13ft141',y 'Si IfpeJ ..
f- / 3 / LI
."' F,.,
:.:<( . .'.~::, ,
, ~ .' " . . , " ' ~' ~,' , , "
, '
: ,'.,'t l,"
"
.,'
: '1~.(",f',C':(l.'"
CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
15 February 1980
Mayor's Conference Room
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Mr. Homer Royer, Chairman
Mr. Curtis G. Barre
Mrs. Herbert E. (Helen) Diller
Ms. Candace Gardner, Vice-Chairman
Mrs. Arts Gates
~~. George E. Harris
~fr. Walter A. Krick
Mrs. Ann Wickersham
Mrs. Lucile Williams
Mrs. Nancy Zussy) Library Director
Mrs. Arlyn Hutt
Mr. Fred Korosy
Chairman Homer' Royer called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.
Mrs. Zussy reported on the following items discussed at the last:
Board meeting:
1. Complaint about inadequate lighting outside the Northeast
Branch Library--this is a reoccurring problem, as the lights
are being shot out by B.B. guns. The lights are replaced
when this occurs.
2. Mr. Barre's request to place the Wall Street Journal at the
Twig--the serials librarian has decided against starting
this subscription. l~e are not able to satisfy all requests
for periodicals at the Twig due to the lack of space, and the
stack prices are provided in the St. Petersburg Times which
is received at the Twig.
3. Mrs. Diller's statement regarding metal buildings being fire
hazards--Mrs. Zussy checked with two architects and an
engineer and was informed that to their knowledge this is
not the case; that, in fact, the metal buildings are less
prone to fire than conve~tional wood frame structures.
NOTE: A check with the City Fire Marshall confirmed that
steel buildings are low in fire hazards; aluminum (mobile
home) construction is hig~ in fire hazard.
4. Planning Departmont projected population figures--Mrs. Zussy
was told to keep in mind that those figures are forecasts only,
using the census as a base, plus building permits and average
density allowed by zoning for each area. Marketing studies
routinely use the same bases for their projections.
There was discussion on the size of the projected East Branch in relation
to operating costs to provide adequate services in the area to be served.
Mr. Royer suggested that the Board ask the City Conunission to review the
projected population figures to be sure any planned facility will meet
American Library Association standards. He also noted that the Board wants
. +
: ~:(:;' "
"'/;"
CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting February 15, 1980
Page 2
sufficient space to serve the population, but not so costly a bond issue
that people might reject it. Mrs. Zussy noted that thc Board could ask
the City Commission to stipulate that any architectural designs be flexible
enough to allow for possible future cxpansion.
Mr. Royer asked ~lrs. Zussy to review the action taken by the City
Commission regarding the Starcrest/Hunt property exchange. Because of the
difference in price of the properties, George Hunt included additional land
with the original proposal adjoining that given to the First Christian Church.
The City will have a 99-year reciprocal cross-easement agreement with the
Church for parking, leaving open the possibility of constructing rather
than parking on the additional land.
Mr. Royer reminded the Board to confirm their attendance at the
Appreciation Day Dinner with the City ~mnagerls office.
Mrs. Zussy reported on the progress of construction at the Main LibraI')'.
The move into the new Children's Room should start approximately March 3, 1980.
The room at present is being painted and acoustic tiles arc about to be
installed in the ceiling. Mrs. Zussy encouraged Board members to come tour
the construction site. The Board discussed having Board members and press
coverage attend the opening of the new Children's Room when it is completed.
An elevator platform may be available in time to move the books into the
new Children's Room downstairs. ~Irs. Andersen, Children's Librarian, has
arranged for school students and scout troops to assist in this move. The
entire new portion of the building may be ready in early Mayor possibly late
April. Construction is on schedule. There is a distinct possibility that
louvers on the west windows will not be necessary, thus allowing a better
view of the park and bay to the west.
There was general discussion on the issue of proposed branch libraries
and a bond issue to finance them. The Board was in general agreement that a
bond issue should contain both proposed branch libraries. This issue will be
discussed in detail and a recommendation made after City Manager Tony
Shoemaker meets with the Board to answer their questions.
Susan Docl, Secretary
25 February 1980