01-06-2009I
LIBRARY BOARD
EDGEWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2009
3:30 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Haughwout called the Regular Meeting to order at
3:31 p.m. at the Edgewater Public Library.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present were: Chairwoman Jean Haughwout, Marie
Goodrich, Laverna McGinnis, and Kathy Booth. Anne McDevitt
arrived at 3:35 p.m. Also present were Regional Librarian
Melissa Reynolds, Head Librarian Ruth McCormack, and
Recording Secretary Lisa Bloomer.
Ms. McCormack introduced Regional Librarian Melissa
Reynolds.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting of October 7, 2008
Ms. Goodrich moved to approve the October 7, 2008 minutes,
second by Ms. McGinnis
The MOTION CARRIED 4 -0
4. REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
Ms. McCormack commented on having a new website for the
Library. She handed out stickers to the board members with
the website address on it.
Ms. McCormack also reported that the Edgewater Library is
now putting their monthly calendars on the website. She
gave each board member a copy of the calendars that appear
on the website. They have three staff members that are
handling the website.
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Ms. McCormack stated the County Library Advisory Board is
having their next meeting in Lake Helen. They are meeting
at the Edgewater Library in February.
Ms. McCormack then went over some information that had been
forwarded from Lucinda Colee concerning writing to the
legislators about funding for libraries. She gave each
board member a packet. She encouraged them to look at the
information about the legislators and what they are
considering and what they might try to advocate.
Ms. McDevitt asked Ms. McCormack if she had the date when
the County Library Advisory Board would meet at the
Edgewater Library in February. Ms. McCormack left to get
her the information. When she returned, she informed Ms.
McDevitt the meeting was March 13 at 2:00 p.m. and it was
not the County Library Advisory Board, it was the Council
of Friends.
Chairwoman Haughwout asked who comes to the Council of
Friends. Ms. McCormack stated the representatives from the
Friends from each of the different libraries that have a
Friends organization.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Communications at this time.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business at this time.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Repairing of potholes on Banyan Tree Drive at
entrance to Library
Chairwoman Haughwout commented on having an issue in the
street with the potholes that are getting deeper. Marie
wrote a letter to the City and they really didn't get any
response. Acting City Manager Barlow called her and they
are working on it. We are on the top of the list to get it
done but they have to coordinate it. It can't be in cold
weather, which she didn't understand why that was a problem
because we really hadn't had any cold weather. They have
to coordinate it and get the workers and get everything
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together and
1. Somewhere in
Acting CityActing City
Public Works
it together.
was aware of
as soon as they do that they will get it done.
the midst of all the people that got this,
Manager Barlow informed her he thought that
was working on it and they really didn't get
He personally called her to let her know he
it and he will get it done.
Chairwoman Haughwout then commented on the City thinking
about making Alamanda a one -way street to alleviate the
traffic driving through the Library parking lot.
Ms. McCormack stated if they did a one -way street on
Alamanda that would resolve most of the issues because she
believes it is the cut through traffic that has created the
problem, not the Library traffic. She commented on
eliminating the area where they could cross SR 442 so they
turn in the Library to avoid going to the intersection and
cut through to get out onto U.S. #1 without going through
the intersection or they go through the parking lot to get
to the drug store. Chairwoman Haughwout stated they are
thinking, helping and working. It just takes time.
B. Board Appointment - Delores Shaw
C. Board Appointment - Irene Mackie
Chairwoman Haughwout commented on having two vacancies on
the Board that they needed to get filled. They had four
applications. They had one at the last meeting, which they
tabled for a while to see what else they had. She asked
Ms. McCormack if she knew any of the people that applied
and if they were active Library patrons. Ms. McCormack
commented on knowing Marilyn Fausti and her husband and
them being very strong supporters of the Library. They are
in the Library a minimum of three times a week and they
have always been very good advocates for them. They are
both in the education community. She asked Ms. Fausti if
she would consider applying some time back and she recently
sent her a message letting her know she had completed the
application. She was sure she knew Mr. Middleton but she
couldn't put his face with the name.
Ms. McDevitt commented on knowing Mary Person. She would
recommend her highly. She has served on several committees
with her and she is very responsible. She has a background
in education. She knows she would be a responsible board
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member. She felt Lynn Black would have preferred the
Animal Control Board over the Library Board. She was
impressed with Mr. Middleton.
Ms. McGinnis commented on Ms. Fausti working in Orlando and
asked if she would be able to come to the meetings. Ms.
McCormack stated she had an understanding it was a
quarterly afternoon meeting and she felt that wouldn't be a
problem. Ms. McGinnis commented on her being in
restoration and restoring things. She worked at the
Library at the University of Central Florida. She felt
this would be a big plus.
Ms. McCormack commented on the three applicants they were
considering being recent and have expressed an interest
recently. Ms. McDevitt commented on mentioning at the
Edgewater Landing Board meetings that there was a vacancy
on the Library Board. She wasn't sure if this is where Ms.
Person heard about it or not. Ms. Goodrich felt she
sounded capable from her past experience.
Ms. McGinnis moved to select Marilyn Fausti to be on the
Library Board, second by Ms. McDevitt
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0
Ms. Booth asked if Mr. Middleton's answers were typed or
done on the computer. Recording Secretary Bloomer guessed
he went online and filled it out and then printed it out
based on what it looked like. Ms. Booth felt he might be
computer savvy because he preferred to do his application
on the Internet.
Ms. McGinnis moved to select Larry Middleton to be on the
Library Board, second by Ms. McDevitt
Ms. Goodrich commented on it being hard to make up their
minds because of them both being qualified.
Ms. McDevitt commented on voting for Mr. Middleton and then
keep Ms. Person in their pocket and hope she is available
if they have another opening.
Ms. Booth asked Ms. McCormack if she had a preference
looking at the background of the individuals. Ms.
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McCormack felt they both looked like well - qualified people
and are very interested in the Library.
Ms. McDevitt commented on Ms. Person submitting her
application on December lst and Mr. Middleton did his on the
29 They could always say Ms. Person applied first and to
go with Mr. Middleton in the future. Mention was made that
that was a good idea.
Ms. McDevitt then mentioned Ms. Person being the President
of the Book Club in Edgewater Landing and she knew that
books were important to her. She is also in the chorus.
Ms. Booth pointed out the fact that she sounds like she is
a very busy and active person and yet she has chosen to
apply for this and must be very interested.
The MOTION FAILED 0 -5
Ms. McDevitt nominated Mary Person to be appointed to the
Edgewater Library Board, second by Ms. Goodrich
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0
Ms. Goodrich pointed out if something happened and one of
them couldn't take the appointment, they would have a good
backup.
Chairwoman Haughwout asked Ms. Goodrich if she would send a
letter. Ms. Goodrich pointed out she never did before.
Recording Secretary Bloomer commented on former City Clerk
Wadsworth sending a letter thanking them of their
application when they submitted one. She didn't know
beyond that what else she did.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
Ms. McDevitt apologized for coming in late. She informed
the Board that on Tuesday afternoons she has chorus
rehearsal and she always has to leave early to come to a
3:30 p.m. Board meeting. She asked if it was possible to
change the meeting to 4:00 p.m. or to another day. If not,
she would just leave early.
Chairwoman Haughwout didn't have a problem with that.
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It was the decision of the Board to hold the meetings on
Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
Ms. McGinnis moved to hold the Library Board meetings at
4:00 p.m., second by Ms. McDevitt
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0
Melissa Reynolds New Smyrna Regional Librarian, commented
on approaching her first quarter in this region. She
couldn't believe she has already been here for three
months. She is delighted to be in this region. She has
wonderful staff in New Smyrna, Edgewater and Oak Hill. She
is settling in and enjoying it very much.
Chairwoman Haughwout asked Ms. Reynolds if she was finding
it a lot different. Ms. Reynolds commented on it being
very different. She worked at the Deland Public Library
prior to this as the Assistant Regional Librarian. She
commented on that region being a very interesting mix. She
also worked with the Book Mobile while it was stationed in
DeLeon Springs as well as in Pierson and Lake Helen.
Ms. Goodrich asked Ms. Reynolds if she had any plans for
change or implementation. Ms. Reynolds stated she was
still settling in. Right now they are focusing on physical
changes and trying to get the staff comfortable. It is a
very creative staff. There are a lot of ideas that have
been kicking around for some time now. She is trying to
approach those changes one at a time to see what is out
there and what they can do. She wasn't sure what the
future had in store but she was sure it was very promising.
Ms. McCormack commented on the staff being very happy with
their new leadership. She is confident that any changes
will be good changes.
Ms. McDevitt informed Ms. Reynolds if there was anything
they could do to help her or facilitate with Edgewater that
is why they are here.
Chairwoman Haughwout asked if the Library Board in New
Smyrna was still active. Ms. Reynolds didn't think they
had a City Board in New Smyrna. Ms. McCormack commented on
the situation being different in New Smyrna because the
County built that facility completely. It is no longer a
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partnership with the City as it was when the Library was
located at the old Brannon Center.
Ms. McCormack asked if they set a date for the Board
Recognition Luncheon. Chairwoman Haughwout suggested they
hold their meeting in March and the luncheon in April.
Ms. McCormack suggested they select a date for the
luncheon. The Board agreed to hold the Volunteer
Recognition luncheon on April 7 th at 12:00 p.m.
The next meeting would be held March 3 rd at 4:00 p.m.
There was a brief discussion regarding the theme. Ms.
McCormack agreed to look on the computer and see what the
National Theme was. She agreed to pull some suggestions
and bring them to the next meeting.
Ms. McCormack stated the Friends of the Library had a new
coordinator, Joyce Purinton. She asked if the Board would
like she would invite her to the March meeting. They
agreed to invite her.
Chairwoman Haughwout asked Ms. McCormack if she had
anything in mind for entertainment. Ms. McCormack
confirmed she would look into the theme and a possibility
for entertainment.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting
adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Bloomer
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