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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
, CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 21, 2003
Present:
Judy Melges
Tom Leavy
'Howard Adler
Frederick Durin
Glenn Garte
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Katherine Merriam
Vacant Position
Board Member
Board Member
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Also Present:
John Szabo
Susan Doel
" Library Director
Administrative Analyst
Chair Judy Melges called the meeting to order a~ 10:34 a.m. at the Main
.library. '
ITEM # 1 - Welcome
, ITEM #2 - Minutes
. Member Frederick Dunn moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 14, 2003 as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimousiy. .
ITEM #3 - library Director's Report
a} Main Library Project Update
Library Director John Szabo reported the roofing contractor is on site at the
new Main Library. Masonry work is 85-90% complete. Discussion has begun on
the process of phasing in the collection and furniture. It is anticipated ,the building
should be dried in by June.
b)' North Greenwood Branch library Transformation - Award
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council presented a very prestigious
award to the City of Clearwater for the North Greenwood Neighborhood
Transformation Project of which the North Greenwood Branch library'is a part,
along with the Clearwater Recreation & Aquatics Center, corridor enhancements
along Martin, Luther King Jr. Avenue, and the North Greenwood Apartments/Bank of
America' partnership. Of the fifty applicants, only one award was presented. Mr.
Szabo commented that the',new North Greenwood Branch library is heavily used.
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Beach Branch Library - Developer Proposal
In response to discussion last month regarding a Beach developer" s interest
in providing free sp'ace for the Beach Branch Library t Mr. Szabo discussed this
subject with City staff. At this time the developer is showing interest and
addressing some of the issues and needs on the Beach. Such discussion is very
preliminary.
Member Glenn Garte raised concern over the future of the Beach Branch
Library.
ITEM #4 - Unfinished Business
a) State Library of Florida - Update
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Mr. Szabo reported the Senate budget has provided no funding for the
transfer of the State Library collection to Nova University and does provide funding
for 106 of 120 staff posi~ions showing support for Florida Library Associationis
position. The House did ap'prove funding for the transfer of the collection and
provides funding for 102 of 120 staff positions. The State Aid to Libraries
recommendation remains approximately the same as. the current year. As president-
elect of the Florida Library Association, Mr. Szabo vvill speak on the State Library
issue at a press conference on March 25 in Tallahassee.
ITEM #5 - New Business
Mr. Szabo commented on a recent article in the newspaper .on local library
meeting room policies. Clearwater does not prohibit use based on views or
affiliations as long as policy is followed with respect to being free and open to the
public. Clearwater does not charge non-profit organizations for meeting room use
and does not book meeting rooms after hours. Discussion followed on additional
meeting rooms and event space in the new Main ,Library.
Chair Melges reported four candidates will be considered at the City
Commission meeting of April 3 for one Board vacancy.
ITEM #6 - Reports
a) Foundation
ChairMelges reported the capital campaign is moving quickly and smoothly.
The Foundation will be hosting an event at the Fresh Market on TuesdaYi' May 6,
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. for $25.00 admission. AU benefits will go to the capital
campaign. Fresh Market store discounts will be available that evening.
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b), Friends
, The Friends Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Tea is Sunday, April
6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the East Library. .
ITEM #7 - Board Comments
Chair Melges reported Member Katherine Merriam is improving and looking.
forward to returning to Board meetings.
Member,Howard Adler commended the library on the increased number of
Gale databases appealing to people of all ages available remotely to patrons. A link
to these sites can be' found on the library's webpage.
, Mr. Szabo noted a recent article in the City's advertisement in the St.
Petersburg Times features the brick campaign at the North Greenwood Branch
Library. Also featured is the partnering program with AARP ~nd the IRS to provide
tax assistance in our libraries.
ITEM #8 - Adjournment
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The meeting was adjourned ,at ;11 :25 a.m; .
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