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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 21,1999
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Present:
Christine Morris
Judy Melges
Howard Adler
Katherine Merriam
Estelle Dunn
Jill Perrino
Tom Leavy
Glenn Garte
William Raffaniello
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Vice Chair
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Also Present:
Arlita Hallam
John Szabo
Juliet Lewis
Susan Hackett
Quality of Life Administrator
Asst. Library Director
Foundation Executive Director
Administrative Analyst
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library.
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To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
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ITEM # 1 - Welcome
ITEM #2 - Aooroval of Minutes
Member Howard Adler moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of April 16, 1999, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board
member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Librarv Director's Reoort
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. a) Donor Naming Policy update
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Quality of Life Administrator Arlita Hallam reported the Donor Naming Policy
as distributed to the Board was approved by the City Commission on May 6,
1999. Discussion ensued regarding donations with strings attached.
Those donations would not be accepted. Foundation Member Julie Lewis
commented that Mayor Brian Aungst stated at the Commission meeting that
the policy Gould be looked at again in the future If needed.
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. Library Master Plan update
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Dr. Hallam thanked everyone who attended the work session of May 1 7,
1999, and the City Commission meeting of May 20, 1999, regarding the
Library master plan and site discussion. Discussion followed on the subject
of the proposed Request For Qualifications to be sent to developers to
determine interest in developing the downtown area bordered by Ft. Harrison
Ave., Drew St., Pierce St., and the bayfront. The City can determine what
restrictions will be included in the RFQ with regards to a new Main Library,
Le. architect selection, size, etc. Dr. Hallam will work with Bob Keller of
Economic Development, and Charlie Siemon, consultant, on the RFQ
preparation.
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Dr. Hallam reported the City Commission has agreed to go forward with the
East Library/St. Petersburg Junior College joint use facility project.
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ITEM #4 - Unfinished Business
a) Election of officers for 1 999-2000
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The slate of officers nominated at last. month's meeting is as follows:
Judy Melge.s for Chair, Tom Leavy for Vice Chair. With no further
nominations from the floor, Member Adler moved the slate of officers
nominated at the April 16, 1999, Board meeting be accepted for the offices
of Chair and Vice Chair. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #5 - New Business
a) Revise meeting room policy to charge profit organizations?
Dr. Hallam reported the Library is looking for new revenues to offset
expenses in the operating budget. The Board discussed a proposed meeting
room' policy change to charge profit organizations (commercial and private)
for meeting room use. Board members recommended that staff revise the
meeting room policy as proposed and bring a revision reflecting such
changes relating to fees back to the Board at the September meeting.
b) Internet Pornography
Dr. Hallam distributed copies of her memo to Library staff on the subject of
Internet pornography issues describing how the Clearwater Public Library
System handles this subject.
ITEM #6 - Reports
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Foundation
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Foundation Member Lewis reported a local student from. Kings Highway
Elementary School received a national Very Best in Youth award for being
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one of 30 national winners in the Reading is Fundamental essay contest
sponsored by the Foundation and Special Data Processing Corp.
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In addition, the Clearwater Community Woman's Club received the Florida
Library Association's Library Services Enhancement Award for their
outstanding support of the Clearwater Public Library System.
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Friends
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The Friends of the Clearwater Library's newsletter, FOCl Point, received the
Best Newsletter Avyard from the Florida Library Association at the annual
conference in St. Augustine, Florida.
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ITEM #7 - Board Comments
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.' Member Judy Melges questioned whether Robert A.M. Stern would have any
interest in the RFQ discussed earlier. Dr. Hallam commented she had contacted Mr.
Stern but had not received a response on t,his issue.
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Member Glenn Garte thanked Christine Morris for her hard work and
dedication this past year as Chair. '
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Chair Morris asked the Board to be supportive during the summer months
should a summer meeting need to be called. The Board does not normally meet
during June, July, and August.
ITEM #8 - Adjournment
The meeting was adjour!led at 11 :45 a.m.
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