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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY HOARD
Minutes of the Meeting
May 21, 1993
Clearwater East Library
9:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
PRESENT:
Mr. Wilbert Bacon, Vice Chair
Mr. Douglas Cowley
Mrs. Brenda Hunter
Mrs. Thalia Kelsey
Mrs. Joanne Laurenti
Mrs. Katie Merriam
Mr. William Raffaniello
Mr. Jack Wilson
Dr. Arlita Hallam, ex-officio
ABSENT:
Dr. David Berry, Chair, exc.
Mrs. Estelle Dunn, exc.
Mr. Herbert Wickersham, exc.
In Dr. Berry's absence, Mr. Bacon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Mr. Wilson moved to approve the minutes of the April meeting as submitted.
The motion was seconded and approved unanimously. MOTION CARRIES.
Mr. Bacon gave an update on the cooperative issue. A position paper was
drafted and will be presented to the Budget Advisory Committee at a later date,
possibly September. Dr. Hallam also noted she has not received negative
comments from the public about Clearwater Joining the Cooperative.
Dr. Hallam gave a summary of the Library's operating budget for FY 93/94.
Dr. Hallam noted that the City will be looking at possibly closing the Beach
Branch, Dr. Hallam reported the City Commission is requesting productivity
standards for each employee.
Dr. Hallam stated that inventory of the Main Library collection is
starting. Volunteers will assist staff on this project.
In Mr. Hunt's absence, Dr. Hallam discussed suggested changes in the
Foundation's Cognoscenti Auction for 1993: Fewer audible auction materials,
more silent auction materials, adding collectibles (non-book materials),
entertainment, moving back to a Thursday night.
Dr. 41allam reported that the Friends of the Library are looking at
redesigning their book store in Main Library. The Friends are also interviewing
those persons who applied for scholarships.
Dr. Hallam reported that David. Heningtort, Director of Houston Public Library
and HBW consulting firm, will meet with Library staff June 8 and 9 to discuss
functional relationships and space allocations for a Alain Library building
program. Money for Main Library is allocated in the 1996 Pennies for Pinellas
plan.
Dr. Hallam noted that staff are working more intensely on the Clearwater
Sun project. Materials are being; weeded. The Sun will be placed on optical
disk when equipment is received.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
The next meeting will be September 17, 1993, 9:00 a.m., Main Library.