Minutes 05-02-01Boynton Beach City Library
Advisory Board Minutes
May 2, 2001
Present: Board members: Valerie Pleasanton, Judy Sanders, Marva Collins, Dorothy Walker, Marion
Grammer. Library Director: Virginia Farace. Joyce Waters.
Chair Valerie Pleasanton called the meeting to order at 3:20.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and amended.
A new slate of officers was elected. Valerie Pleasanton will continue to
serve as chair, Dorothy Walker will serve as co-chair and Marion Grammer will
serve as secretary.
There was no correspondence or chair's report.
Virginia suggested that the Board carry over the discussion of the CIP Grant to a future meeting.
There was no new business.
Because the deadline for preparing the budget is approaching, Virginia asked Board members to make
suggestions to take back to the staff. Several ideas were discussed as Virginia took notes.
Consensus from the Board was for additional money for the "Book" (library resources) line item. The
minimum request was suggested as $150,000 with the need for $200,000. Also important was an
additional professional staff member to assist in Reference and with Technology. Board also
recommended full membership in SEFLIN.
Joyce Waters, Head of Public Services, led a review of circulation policies. Board members
recommended a reduction in the per-day overdue charge for videos. Also suggested taking a look at
other fees.
The Museum Fashion Show will be held on May 9, 11:40, at the Woman's Club.
Dorothy said that June 2nd has been set aside as Family Day.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00. The next meeting will be held on May 30
at 3:15.
Approved _August 22, 2001
The library board met yesterday afternoon. Election of officers took place.
Present:
· Valerie Pleasanton, Chair
· Dorothy Walker, Vice- chair
· Marion Grammer, Secretary
· Marva Collins
· ]udith Sanders
Excused absence due to date change of meeting:
· Dan Holthouse
· Donna Harmening (newly appointed and not notified of new date)
Reminder, there are two regular positions still to be appointed. Both Betty
Baroni (expires 4/02) and Alice Otis resigned.
The next meeting will be on the FIFTH Wednesday of the month, May 30,, at
3:15 P,M. in the library program room.
Thank you.