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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 20,2005
Present:
Jan Regulski
Frederick Dunn
Katherine Merriam
Elizabeth Drayer
Marilyn Garte
Clorinda Gilreath
Lorelei Keif
Chairperson
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Also Present:
Kathy Dort
Holly Ausanio
Interim Library Director
Administrative Analyst
Chair Regulski called the meeting to order at 10:33 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
New Board Member Lorelei Keif was introduced.
ITEM #2 - Minutes
Member Fred Dunn moved to approve the minutes of the March18, 2005
meeting as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Library Director's Report
a) Update on Director search and other key vacancies
Kathy Dort, Interim Library Director, reported the two finalists for the
Library Director position will be interviewed on Friday, June 3. Library staff will provide
a tour of the branches for each candidate in the morning. There will be an informal
lunch to meet the candidates to which members of the Library Board, Friends and
Foundation Executive Boards and Library supervisory and managerial staff will be
invited. Following lunch, each candidate will be interviewed by a panel consisting of
the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Interim Library Director, Finance Director,
and Parks and Recreation Director. A committee of Library managers will also
interview each candidate.
Interviews for the Assistant Library Director position will wait until the new
Director is hired.
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Mrs. Dort reported that Georgina Ata, Reference Librarian at Main, has been
promoted to Branch Manager at Countryside Library effective May 31 .
b) New Countryside Reference desk honoring Lois Klein
Interim Director Kathy Dort reported the dedication of the new reference desk
will take place Sunday June 5. All Board members are invited and invitations are being
sent.
c) Budget
Interim Director Kathy Dort reported the proposed 05/06 budget includes an
additional laptop computer and two LCD projectors for use at Library sponsored
programs at the branch libraries. A custodial service contract is planned for cleaning of
the Beach and North Greenwood branches. The part-time position currently at North
Greenwood will be transferred to the Main Library. Funds will not be budgeted for
moving the Beach Library, but will be provided should the move occur.
In response to a question, Mrs. Dort stated the Beach Branch might be included
with the new Fire Station in a multi-use facility.
ITEM #4 - Unfinished Business
Chairperson Jan Regulski provided an overview of the plans for placing a plaque
naming all library directors in the Main Library. This item will be brought back to the
table for review with the new Library Director.
ITEM #5 - New Business - none
ITEM #6 - Reports
a) Foundation
In the absence of Executive Director Judy Melges, Chairperson Jan Regulski
reported on the dedication of the Reference desk at Countryside, stating the Foundation
acted as lead agency for the funding of the desk.
There will be an "apple pie, ice cream and fireworks" social July 4 on the
rooftop, and a Jazz Holiday event is being planned.
b) Friends
In the absence of Rita Garvey, incoming President of the Friends, Jan Regulski
reported the appreciation lunch was a great success.
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ITEM #7 - Board Comments
Member Gilreath inquired about the responsibilities and expectations of the
Library Board. It was stated members represent the community at large. In the past
the Board has lobbied for new buildings, and sent letters of support of the American
Library and Florida Library Associations' position regarding the Patriot Act and other
Legislative issues. Board members were referred to the manual provided in their board
member notebook.
Member Drayer questioned whether some type of artwork could be placed on
the walls in the meeting rooms. Member Gilreath moved to appoint Member Drayer in
charge of reporting back to the Board at the September meeting with a
recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Merriam remarked that Lois Klein was a wonderful person and excellent
librarian.
ITEM #8 - Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :15 a.m.
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