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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.