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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 16, 1996
Present:
Wilbert Bacon
Marshall Bennett
Estelle Dunn
Thalia Kelsey
Joanne Laurenti
Pamela LeClair
Christine Morris
Dr. William Raffaniello
David Waddell
Lucille weiss
Vacant Seat
Dr. Arlita Hallam
Shirley Hunt
Chair
Board Member
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Board Member
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
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Library Director/Ex-officio
Executive Director/GCPL
Foundation
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. in the
Main Library's Board Room. The Board welcomed Christine Morris to
the Board replacing Herbert Wickersham.
Approval of Minutes.
The minutes of the January 19, 1996, meeting were approved as
submitted.
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Librarv Director's Report:
a. Library Legislation.
Dr. Hallam reviewed upcoming library legislation, specifically
1) Senate Bill 606 addressing penalty for overdue library
materials, and 2) State legislation addressing raising the ceiling
of support to multi-type library cooperatives, such as Tampa Bay'
Library Consortium.
b. Video fines.
Dr. Hallam discussed the present $2.00 per day fine with a
maximum of $20.00 on overdue videos which has generated many patron
complaints. Staff would like the Board to review the fine amount
again and consider reducing the fine to $1.00 per day.
After some discussion, Mr. Bacon asked Board members to give
their individual opinions on this issue. Mr. Bacon suggested $1.00
per day, $10.00 maximum, and a report back to the Board in six
months on whether the reduction worked. Nine members were in favor
of the $1.00 per day, $10.00 maximum. One member abstained.
Mr. Waddell suggested an age limit be considered on video
checkout because of the ratings on some videos. Mr. Waddell wanted
to discuss the selection of videos for the Library. This issue
will be addressed at another time.
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Mrs. Dunn moved to recommend the Library's video fine be
reduced to $1.00 per day overdue with a maximum of $10.00. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Board members
asked that sufficient notification be made to patrons about the
fine reduction. A report will be made to the Board on the success
or failure of the fine reduction at the October, 1996, Board
meeting.
c. Library CIP projects.
Dr. Hallam discussed those projects suggested for Pennies for
Pinellas funding:
a. New Main Library of 90,000 sq.ft. @ $12 million.
b. 12,000 sq. ft. second floor addition to East Library @ $1.5
million.
c. Relocate Beach Library, preferably as part of another
facility - 6,000 sq.ft. @ $800,000.
d. Remodel Martin Luther King Center building for a branch
library or combined library/recreation center facility -
6,000 sq.ft. @ $600,000.
Chair Bacon suggested the City Hall Annex property be strongly
considered as a possible Main Library site.
Mrs. Dunn moved to approve the inclusion of the four CIP
projects as discussed in the Pennies for Pinellas request. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
~~ Other business.
Dr. Hallam reported that:
a. the Main Library'S exterior is being painted.
b. American Library Association's Library Video Network
will be here May 9 to tape the Library's Dascaloja
Puppeteers. This program is one of only twelve
programs selected for taping nationwide.
c. Althea Andersen, Library Division Manager for
Extension Services, will retire June 26. A reception
will be planned for June 30 at the East Library at
2:00 p.m.
Chair Bacon reported that he, Betty Royer, Althea Andersen,
and Susan Hackett will be attending Library Day in Tallahassee, FL
on March 19th and 20th.
Reports: Friends, Cooperative, Foundation.
Mr. Hunt gave an update on the Cognoscenti Auction plans for
February 21 and 22 at the Main Library.
Chair Bacon will give the Library Board's Annual Report to the
City Commission on Thursday, March 7.
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Next Meetinq.
In response to Mr. Waddell's concern about video selection,
Chair Bacon asked that materials selection be placed on the agenda
for the March 15 Board meeting at 9: 00 a. m., Main Library Board
Room. .
Adjournment.
Mrs. Weiss moved to adjourn the meeting a.t 10:35 a.m. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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