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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 19, 2006
Present:
Jan Regulski
Frederick Dunn
Katherine Merriam
Clorinda Gilreath
Lorelei Keif
Chairperson
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Elizabeth Drayer
Marilyn Garte
Board Member
Board Member
Also Present:
Barbara Pickell
Holly Ausanio
Library Director
Administrative Analyst
Chair Regulski called the meeting to order at 10:45 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 Clorinda Gilreath moved to approve the minutes of the April 21,2006 meeting as
submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Library Director's Report
a) "Penny 3" Projects
Library Director Barbara Pickell reported the proposed list of City projects for Pennies 3 was
discussed at the May 30 City Council meeting. Clearwater's list will be included in the County's
list for presentation to the voters in 2007. The approved list included expansion of East and
Countryside branch libraries and RFID Technology. Funds will not be generated until 2010.
1) Expansion of East and Countryside branches
$6.25 million was approved for each branch expansion. Joint use for East Library with SPC is
still being discussed. Possible scenarios for expansion include adding on to the current footprint
and losing much needed parking; adding a second story, which may be possible at East but not
Countryside; or tearing down the current structures and constructing new two-story buildings.
2) RFID Technology
$1.25 million was approved for RFID technology to enable operation of the expanded branch
libraries without increasing staff.
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In response to a question, Director Barbara Pickell stated Pennies for Pine lias can only be used
for capital improvement projects in excess of $25,000 with a life span of more than 5 years.
b) Additional Handicap Access Door
Director Barbara Pickell reported ADA requires that the handicap entrance be closest to
parking. In response to ADA, patron and Library Board member concerns, a radio wave device
was installed for the front entrance doors closest to handicap parking, providing for automatic
opening of the doors.
c) City Budget - Staff Levels and Outsourcing
Director Barbara Pickell reported due to budget restraints and FTE (full-time equivalent) staffing
cuts, the Library will lose one FTE. This position will be taken from Acquisitions, which will be
restructured with the Technical Services Division. To help compensate for the loss, we will
outsource more of the materials processing.
ITEM #4 - Unfinished Business - none
a) Rooftop Trellis
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Director Barbara Pickell reported the original idea was to have flowering vines and plants on the
rooftop. It was determined, however, that the plants would wilt and die. Parks & Recreation,
who now handles special events at the library, has the ability to bring in plants if needed.
ITEM #5 - New Business
Chair Jan Regulski requested Board members seek volunteers for the upcoming Board
vacancy. A recommendation was made to seek someone from the North Greenwood area.
Member Lorelei Kief moved to ask the North Greenwood Branch Manager to seek a volunteer
from its patrons. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #6 - Reports
a) Foundation
Jan Regulski reported the Foundation is hosting its July 4th fireworks, pie and ice cream
fundraiser. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for children.
b) Friends
Jan Regulski reported the next book sale is scheduled for June 16-17.
Director Barbara Pickell stated items being purchased with Friends funding include a new
circulation desk for Countryside, a range of bookshelves for East, and $30,000 for
programming.
. ITEM #7 - Board Comments - None
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. ITEM #8 - Special Award - Chair Jan Regulski
Chair Jan Regulski presented a proclamation of appreciation for Member Katie Merriam's eight
years of service to the Library Board.
ITEM #9 - Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :20 a.m.
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