Minutes 12-01-10
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Boynton Beach City Library
Library Advisory Board Minutes
December 1, 2010
The Library Advisory Board meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chair Jeannie Taylor. All board
members were present with the exception of Laurie Sulzer. The minutes of the October 27th meeting
were approved as distributed.
Correspondence: A note was received from Laurie Sulzer advising the board of her absence due to
severe medical issues. She hopes to be back in January. The board expressed their hope for a quick
recovery .
Unfinished Business: Library Director, Craig Clark advised the open Division Head position was filled
with two part-time employees, May Giamo and Judy Levy, who will start December 6th. He also
announced that HR training was upcoming for various management staff.
New Business: None.
Library Director's Report: Craig distributed the monthly report for October 2010. Of particular note
was Craig and Karen's participation in the Heart Walk, which raised over $4000.
Craig also discussed his recent presentation to the newly created Financial Advisory Committee. They
were very interested in discussing the effects on the Library if a 15% cut in funding were to be approved.
A discussion and update on Collection Development ensued, with staff expressing frustration with the
many restrictions due to low funding levels. The library is less able to honor public requests for particular
titles of topics due to lack offunds.
Craig announced that long time employee Micki Rubin has retired, which is a major loss to the library.
He announced that he has posted the Library Aide and Shelver part-time positions. There have been
many applicants and interviews will begin soon.
Finally, Craig announced that the Library Quilters have purchased a map case for the Library. The board
expressed appreciation for their donation. The board also discussed donating funds to increase their
previously established endowment fund which is used to purchase library materials.
The next Library Board meeting is January 26, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 5: 15 p.m.
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Valerie Pleasanton, Secretary
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