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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 15, 2004
Present:
Frederick Dunn
Judy Melges
Glenn Garte
Katherine Merriam
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Jan Regulski
Manoj Shewa
Vacant Seat
Chairperson
Board Member
Board Member
Also Present:
Kathy Dort
Holly Ausanio
Main Library Manager
Administrative Analyst
Vice-Chair Fred Dunn called the meeting to order at 10:38 a.m. at the Main Library.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
ITEM #1 - Welcome
ITEM #2 - Minutes
Member Merriam moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 17, 2004
as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Library Director's Report (Kathy Dort, Main Library Manager)
a) Main Library
1. Acoustical treatment in Board Room
Main Library Manager Kathy Dort stated the vendor who designed the Youth Services
area, Creative Arts, has been chosen to design and install the acoustical treatment in the Board
Room. It will consist of panels on the walls with a decorative overlay. Installation should begin
in approximately one month.
2. Punch list
Mrs. Dort stated items on the punch list are being addressed daily, which is not unusual
for a project this size. All items will be resolved before the City signs off on project completion.
3. Best New Building - Weekly Planet
Mrs. Dort stated this is the third award given for the new Main Library. Also received
were the Horizon Award for Best New Construction, from the Associated General
Contractors of Greater Florida and the Merit Award from the Associated Builders &
Contractors of Central Florida
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b) Libraries as polling places
Countryside Library is being used as a polling place for the Presidential election.
Countryside, East and Main libraries will be polling places for the municipal election in March.
ITEM #4 - Unfinished Business
a) Board member applicants
Applicants are needed to fill two positions in November, and a third being vacated in
January. Board consensus was to post a notice of the need for applicants and ask branch
managers to solicit for membership.
ITEM #5 - New Business
a) Plaque featuring names of former library directors (Chair Dunn)
Vice-Chair Dunn suggested a plaque be purchased recognizing all Clearwater Library
Directors. Discussion ensued regarding the style of the plaque, how to pay for it, and where it
should be placed. Consensus was to continue this discussion at the November meeting.
ITEM #6 - Reports
a) Foundation
Executive Director Judy Melges reported the Fresh Market wine tasting fundraiser
had approximately 230 attendees. The next event, Oct. 16 from 7-10:30 PM in the Library cafe
and west terrace, celebrates the Jazz Holiday 25th Anniversary. Admission is $25, Bonefish
Restaurant is providing hors d'oeuvres and there will be a cash bar.
Executive Director Melges stated the Foundation will have its annual meeting November
9, which includes election of officers.
b) Friends
It was reported the Friends are having a book sale today and tomorrow at the Main
Library.
ITEM #7 - Board Comments - None.
ITEM #8 - Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :09 a.m.
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