Minutes 04-22-09
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES, APRIL 2009
Present: Donna Harmening, Martin Helo, Dan Holthouse, Barbara McGee, John McGovern,
Valerie Pleasonton, Chair Jeannie Taylor, Willie Pearl Wilson, Director Craig Clark, Asst. Director
Anne Watts. Absent: Diane Lawrence
Chairman Taylor called the meeting to order at 4:05 P.M.
Minutes: The minutes were approved as presented.
Correspondence: Chairman Clark read a letter from Debbie Coles-Dobay regarding a selection
committee for library Art. Willie Pearl Wilson and Valerie Pleasanton volunteered.
Chair's Report: Chairman Taylor distributed copies of an American library Association press
release.
Unfinished Business:
Construction: The contractor is still working on the punch list. The landscaping is nearly
complete.
Cafe Update: The cafe is "up in the air" due to budget cuts. Funds for the city's renovation may
not be available.
New Business: Director Clark discussed the budget and the cuts he is tentatively planning. The
budget is due April 29th.
The City issued a proclamation for library Appreciation Week. The Friends Bookstore has
opened and appears to be a great success.
Library Director's Report: Director Clark presented copies of the monthly report and discussed
it.
John McGovern asked about grants and asked who wrote the grant applications. He offered his
assistance.
Director Clark showed a picture of a piece of sculpture that he and Ms. Watts have tentatively
selected to honor Virginia Farace. Ms Coles-Dobay has negotiated a price that is within the
Friends budget. The Friends will O.K. the selection. The money for this was donated from
Virginia's friends.
Valerie questioned the status of the adult computers. Director Clark reported that 90% are
working now and they are starting the computer lab. They will be able to start classes in May.
Patrons can now get two 1 hour appointments per day.
Director Clark discussed the 4 day work week. The library's closing day has not yet been
determined. It will be Friday or Monday and will start in June.
The next board meeting will be May 27 at 4:00 P.M.
We adjourned at 4:55 P.M.
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