Minutes 10-24-07
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
OCTOBER 24, 2007
PRESENT: Eleanor Daly, Donna Harmening, Dan Holthouse, Barbara Mc Gee, Sanford
Mendelsohn, Valerie Pleasanton, Jeannie Taylor, Barbara Wilson, Willie Pearl Wilson
Director Craig Clark, Asst. Director Anne Watts
Chairman Valerie Pleasanton called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.
Director Clark introduced Public Arts Administrator Debby Coles-Dobay and artist Rick
Beau Lieu. Mr. Beau Lieu showed us the artwork he had designed as a memorial to
Wilfred Hawkins. A motion was made and approved to accept the donation with
appreciation. Motion passed. Ms. Coles-Dobay passed out brochures and discussed the
Art in Public Places rrogram in the City. She advised us of a program at the Hester
Center on March l5t at 6:30 to see the unveiling of the Carolyn Sims Public Art
Memorial Maquette.
MINUTES: The minutes of the August 22,2007 meeting were approved as distributed.
CORRESPONDENCE: Director Clark announced that he had received term termination
notices for five Board members. It would be necessary to reapply by Nov. 9th. Barbara
Wilson said she would not reapply. She had enjoyed her time but wanted to pursue other
things.
CHAIR'S REPORT: Chairman Pleasanton asked if there was any report on the art piece
in honor of Virginia. Director Clark reported that Hunters Run had made a $1,500.00
donation. Director Clark discussed plans to display public art. We do have art in the
archives. There are no plans to display this at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The City Commission has approved the Long Range Plan.
New furniture has arrived and is stored in the Program Room.
There is a packet available for the Friends, Foundations and Boards Workshop
registration. Anne Watts will be attending this event in Broward County on Nov. 15th.
NEW BUSINESS: The latest target date for the contractor to turn over the new building
is Nov. 30. There are 30 calendar days scheduled for the move. The opening should be in
early January. The AC should be connected by the end of the day tomorrow. The Fire
Department must give a temporary O.K. for power for the AC and elevator.
While the Library is closed there will be an extended borrowing period and fines will be
adjusted. The book return box will be open.
The State Aid to Public Libraries looks good with no cuts. We will apply for the
reimbursements for telecommunications costs (E-Rate), which is available for libraries
and schools.
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The Budget for FY 2007-2008 looks "pretty good".
Director's Report: The monthly report for August and September was distributed.
There was a small increase in adult circulation in August.
Anne Watts explained the mechanics of the move.
Mr. Cunningham is not allowed to do anything on the cafe until the library C.O. is issued.
The adult reading program will start in January.
The next Board meeting will be on December 5.
We adjourned at 5:15.
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Donna Harmening, Secretary .