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CLEAR14ATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
16 JANUARY 1987
Clearwater Public Library
9:30 a.m. -- 10:15 a.m.
PRESENT:
Mr. Pate Hutchens, Chair
Mr. Frank Barnicle
Mr. William Donovan
Mr. Frederick Dunn
Dr. ..Tames Frush
Mr. Bernard Panush
ris. Margot Pequignot
Mr. Theodore Serrill
Mrs. Faye Sollid
Mrs. Diane Vollbracht
Mrs. Linda Mielke, Director
ABSENT:
Mrs. Susan Hyman, excused
GUESTS:
Lois Maroon, CPLS Staff
Chairman Pate Hutchens called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. The
minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.
The first order of business was election of officers for 1987. At last
month's meeting, Frank Barnicle was nominated for Chairman and Susan Hyman was
nominated for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Panush moved to elect Frank Barnicle and
Susan Hyman to those offices. The motion was seconded by Mr. Serrill and
approved unanimously.
Mrs. Mielke reported that the City Commission has approved the name
"Clearwater Countryside Library" for the facility to be built in Countryside.
Mrs. Mielke noted that the architect is moving quickly with the drawings for
the library facility. The Board reviewed the interior layout drawings used
for Clearwater East. Mrs. Mielke discussed proposed changes for the Countryside
library: change exterior entrance, make lobby area smaller, use sound baffling
in children's room, install bay windows in one lounge seating area, improve
the air conditioning equipment, eliminate skylight and planter.
Mrs. Mielke expects the selection of a contractor after the new City
Commission is elected March 10, 1987. Construction could be possible by
June with completion by October or November. Furniture specifications are
already in progress.
Xr. Barnicle questioned the discoloration problem with the metal roof at
Clearwater East. Mr. Dunn suggested an inside entrance into the mechanical
room presently showing: only one outside entrance.
Ms. Maroon of the Library staff discussed the Adler Literary Arts Festival
plans: Book & Author Luncheon on February 5, Ruth Eckerd Hall (tickets $20);
Jean Craighead George for Children's Breakfast on February 12, Main Library;
Barbara Seuling, author and speaker, on February 19, Main Library; and
M. L. Rosenthal, poet and critic, for the gala evening February 28, Main Library
(tickets $8). David Chandler, the original keynote speaker for February 28,
declined due to emergency heart surgery. Mrs. Mielke reported that the
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Clearwater Sun will be co-sponsoring the Adler Festival and will be providing
extensive publicity throughout the festival including clip-out ads for ticket
purchases. Press releases will also be sent to all local newspapers as well.
Vision Cable will provide coverage with interviews.
Firs. Mielke reported that the "Let's Talk About it" series is a success
at each of the participating libraries. Mrs. Vollbracht again expressed
concern at the 2:00 p.m. discussion time for those having to pick up school
children. She suggested one hour earlier or later for future programs.
There was some discussion of press coverage for library events by the
Clearwater Sun and. Clearwater Times.
Mr. Dunn suggested having a display
Park in the Main Library for the public.
availability of plans for display. Mr.
space on the first floor of Main Library
exhibits among the library facilities.
does use the space for some displays and
with the Pinellas County Arts Council on
of the renovation plans for Coachman
Mrs. Mielke will check into the
Dunn also suggested using the open
for exhibits, possibly rotating the
Krs. Mielke remarked that the Library
exhibits periodically. She will balk
possible exhibits.
Mrs. Mielke presented a book on the history of English to Mr. Hutchens
in appreciation of his six years on the Library Board, two years of which he
served as Chairman.
Mrs. Vollbracht is leaving the Board since she has recently moved outside
the'C.learwater city limits. Mr. Panush moved that the Board approve a vote of
appreciation to Mr. Hutchens and Mrs. Vollbracht for excellent service of six
and four years respectively. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dunn and approved
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 14:15 a.m.
Susan Doel, Secretary