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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 19,2001
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Tom Leavy
Howard Adler
Frederick Dunn
Glenn Garte
Katherine Merriam
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Rhonda Smith
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John F. Szabo
Susan Doel
Library Director
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In the absence of Chair Judy Melges, Vice Chair Tom Leavy 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
necessarily discussed In that order.
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ITEM #1 - Welcome
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ITEM #2 - Minutes'
Member Glenn Garte moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 21,' 2001 as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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ITEM #3 - L1brarv DIrector's Report
,a) Maln'Library Project Update
, ,Library Director John Szabo reported the general tone toward the Main Library
project is very positive. Money has been bonded and the Foundation Is working toward
their g6al. The. project is 50.60% through design development. Mr. Szabo Is meeting
with staff to discuss issues of office space and workflow. As the construction
management firm reports cost estimates for materials, the project team Is working on
changes to the building to meet the $14,532,915 construction budget.
The, lease on the temporary facillty for Main Library (the old hardware store at
Myrtle Ave. and Pierce 81.) is In the hands of the owner and his attorneys. Since much
, of the collection will be stored in a sepa'rate faclllty, interlibrary loans and courier service
will be Important In assisting our patrons In accessing materials during this interim
period. Grand opening for the new Main Library, Is projected for Fall of 2003.
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b) North Greenwood Branch Library Project Update
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Mr. Szabo reported the low bid for the North Greenwood Branch Library project
Was higher than the project budget. Prior to year-end, the construction contract is
expected to be awarded to Angle & Schmid of St. Petersburg and a significant deductive
change order will be prepared to bring the cost back in line with the project budget.
Reductions will not affect the building size but will be reflected in covered space,
, awnings, etc. ' '
c)
Countryside Team of the Quarter Award
The staff of the Countryside Library won the City's Team of the Quarter Award.
Countryside staff members were recognized at the City Commission meeting of October
18, 2001 with a $300 award to be divided among them. Mem,ber Fred Dunn moved to
commend the Countryside staff for their work. ,The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously. Chair Melges will be asked to write a letter to the Countryside
staff.
ITEM #4 - Unfinished Business
a) , Library Cards for Non-resident Business' Owners Leasing Clearwater Property
Mr. Szabo stated that he will soon be discussing with the Assistant City Manager.
the Library Board's recommendation last month to support a polley change providing for
the' issuance of library cards for Clearwater use only to business owners who lease
, property in Clearwater.
ITEM #5 - New Business
a) , Access to R-rated Videos
Mr. Szabo discussed a citizen's recent concern regarding access to R-rated
videos by his child. Current library policy encourages parents to make decisions for their
children on appropriate library materials. Member Howard Adler moved thc:Jt the Board
reaffirm the polley stated previously In 1996 on R-rated videos. The motion was duly
, seconded. Mr. Szabo read from the minutes of the October 1996 Board meeting when
this issue was previously discussed. ,After further discussion of the American Library
'Assoclation's Library Bill of Rights which includes a clause that states alll1brary
, materials will be accessible, to all library patrons regardless of age. Chair Leavy called
for the vote on the moUon on the floor. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM #6 - Reports
a) Foundation
, ' Mr. Szabo reported the Foundation will hold a mini garage sale of holiday Items
on Saturday, October 20 at Main L1brary. The IILast Night in the Stacksll party with silent
auction will be held Friday, October 26.
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Friends
, ' The Friends will have a children's book sale In conjunction with the Foundation's,
sale on October 20. Proceeds will go toward the Friends contribution to the Main Library
Capital Campaign.
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ITEM #7 - Board 'Comments . ,
. ., ,'In response to a concern brought to Chair Melges' attention'about the condition
of the East Library's public restrooms. Vice Chair Leavy suggested this is an issue best
handled by the Library Director. Mr. Sza~o agreed.. " . ,
. , 'Member Adler asked tha( Boar~ members absent frqm this meeting be notified'
,the ,next Board meeting is Friday, November 16 and not November,19as indicated on
the agenda maileq to Board members. . .
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. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15'a.m. ,
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