Minutes 04-02-03City of Boynton Beach
Library Advisory Board
Minutes: April 2, 2003
Present: Board members: Marion Grammer, Donna Harmening, Dan Holthouse, Myra
Jones, Valerie Pleasanton, Herb Suss.
Alternates: Sean Fenton, Bob Heffernan.
Library Director: Virginia Farace
Absent: None
The meeting was called to order at 3:45.
Virginia thanked board members who attended the workshop meeting and the April 1
meeting of the city commission at which the library received approval to negotiate with
the architect.
Virginia also asked board members to attend the April 15 meeting in order to support the
library's request that the commission sign the contract so that plans for the library's
expansion can be ready by the required date.
A discussion followed with questions, comments and suggestions from board members.
The theme of National Library Week is "Something for Everyone... @ your Library," and
President Bush is promoting the recruitment of librarians. Professional Librarians at the
Boynton library will wear badges that encourage people to ask questions about their
profession. The library's display case will feature information about the nine librarians on
staff.
Virginia asked board members to suggest information that should be contained on a fact
sheet that will be available to the public. A discussion followed.
Valerie suggested that children, teenagers and senior citizens from Leisureville be
informed of the details of the planned expansion, including its design and possible ways
to fund the project.
Virginia said that the new budget planning will begin next Monday.
The next board meeting will be held on April 30.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00.
Submitted by
Marion Grammer