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CLEARHATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
. MINUTES OF THE MEETING
26 APRIL 1985
Clearwa'ter Public Library
9:30 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Mr. Pate Hutchens, Chairman
Mr. Frank Barnicle
Mr. G. Melvin Douglass
Mrs. Susan Hyman
Mr. Fred Korosy
Mr. Theodore A. Serrill
Mrs. Diane Vollbracht
Mrs. Lucile Williams
Mrs. Linda Mielke, ex-officio
Mr. Bernard Panush, excused
Ms. Marget Pequignot, excused
Mrs. Faye Sollid, excused
GUESTS:
Mrs. Herbert E. (Helen) Diller
Ms. Althea Andersen
Mrs. Carolyn Moore
Chairman Pate Hutchens called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. The
minutes of the last meeting were approved with the additional notation
that Mr. Hutchens has appointed Mr. Barnicle to serve on the Youth & Family
Assistance Committee as mentioned on page two, paragraph three. Mrs. Hyman
mentioned she has been asked by the Mayor to serve on the "Hoopla Committee"
for Clearwater East Library.
Mr. Hutchens thanked Mr. Korosy for his service on the Board as his
term is ending.
In Mrs. Wickersham's absence, Mrs. Mielke gave a presentation on the
Greater Clearwater Public Library Foundation, Inc. The two major goals of
the Foundation are:
1) to provide enhancements to the Clearwater Public Library System
beyond what is provided for from the traditional tax base funding
from the City of Clearwater;
2) to provide access to library facilities for people who do not
have public library service. An example is the Youth & Family
Assistance Program mentioned below.
Mrs. Mielke reviewed the programs the Foundation is involved with, including
Scholar.'s Choice. The Foundation has also been the recipient of a $20,000
grant from a major public utility, with local matches from area businesses,
for DIALOG, a project which Carolyn Moore summarized for the, Board later in
the meeting. A computer has also been donated to the Foundation from
Paradyne Corporation. The first membership appeal has been successful.
The Youth & Family Assistance Program in cooperation with the Friends of
the Library and the Library Board is about to begin. Mrs. Mielke discussed
the Foundation's assistance to Palm Harbor in site selection for a Palm
Harbor library. There are two prime pieces of property being offered for
consideration.
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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting April 26, 1985
Page 2
Mrs. Mielke discussed an idea of researching library service in the
Condon Gardens area (east of U.S. 19) through Community Development Block
Grant funds. If the Board is willing, Mr.s. Mielke will pursue applying
for such funds in the future. Block Grant funds are presently being used
to renovate the North Greenwood Branch. Board members asked about statistics
on population. use. and location of such a proposed facility. The Board
agreed that Mrs. Mielke should continue investigating' this matter.
Mrs. Moore of the Library staff gave a slide presentation on the
DIALOG project which will be in service in the fall at the Library. The
Clearwater Public Library will be the first public library in Florida
to offer this service.
Mrs. Mielke displayed a stained glass sign to be placed in the
entrance of Clearwater East Library. A similar sign is displayed in the
Main Library entrance area.
The parking lot at North Greenwood Branch is completed and offers
four spaces on the front lawn area of the branch.
Mr. Hutchens asked about an agenda for a May meeting. Mrs. Jan Regulski
would like to discuss plans for the grand opening of Clearwater East Library.
Mrs. Mielke will discuss the budget. The next meeting will be scheduled
for Hay 17th.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 n.m.
Susan Doel, Secretary