01-29-1992
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CITY OF EDGEWATER LIBRARY BOARD
JANUARY 29, 1992 MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Mary Rice called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. in the
Edgewater Library.
ROLL CALL
Present were: Mary Rice, Jean Haughwout, Lilian Bond-Nelson, and
Jan Dudley. Lauretta Shafer was excused. Also present were Gayle
Harmon, Librarian; Pat Young, Regional Librarian; and Pat Worsham,
Project Librarian for Latch Key Program.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
November 27, 1991 - Ms. Bond-Nelson moved the minutes be accepted.
Mrs. Haughwout seconded the motion. Minutes were approved as
written.
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
Mrs. Harmon distributed copies of her monthly reports and reviewed
the figures.
PAT WORSHAM RE: LATCH STRING 3:00 CLUB
Mrs. Rice introduced Ms. Pat Worsham. Ms. Worsham explained she's
in the process of planning and ordering supplies to be ready when
the program starts February 5th. She noted 1 child has been
registered and there will be speakers for the club. There was
discussion regarding DeLand's program and the after-school program
at the schools, plus the need for transportation for those not
living close enough to walk. It was noted there's a fee for the
elementary school program.
Pat Youna, Reaional Librarian
Ms. Young distributed copies of major points of the White House
Conference and briefly reviewed the final report summary on the
conference. She referred to the last page dealing with writing to
legislators.
Ms. Young displayed an article in the newspaper written by Gayle
Harmon and said this will be a weekly column and Mrs. Harmon's
article will appear monthly the last Tuesday of the month.
Ms. Young briefly reviewed a recent meeting when grant funding was
discussed and noted this after school grant program will not
continue for 1992-93. She noted the DeLand Friends' group has
discussed funding the salary of about $15,000 for one of their two
people to keep the person on board for another year. She added
grant applications will be submitted for the 1993-94 year for funds
to be reinstated to pick up DeLand and Edgewater. Mrs. Harmon
stated she'll wait to see the success of the program before they
pursue avenues for funding to carryover until they can get another
grant.
Ms. Young stated she's reserved the County's 10-seat van for
Library Day and will have room for others to ride along. Mrs.
Harmon explained Edgewater has 5 going and they normally provide
their own transportation. Mrs. Rice said it's well planned
already.
There was brief discussion between Mrs. Harmon and Ms. Young
regarding media coverage for the White House information.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Library Dav '92. February 19. 1992. with letters to Leaislators
Mrs. Rice stated she's signed up for this and will go with Mrs.
Harmon's group with 3 others from Friends. She requested Ms. Bond-
Nelson's assistance in preparing letters to legislators to request
State aid at least at the current level. Mrs. Harmon pointed out
more than 5 people can go to Tallahassee if they're willing to pay
their own expenses and there's an offer of additional seating.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mrs. Harmon noted the parking lot will be a continual unfinished
business at least until the coming year.
Mrs. Rice noted the telephone system time frame hasn't elapsed yet.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Rice noted Council reappointed Lilian Bond-Nelson and Jean
Haughwout by unanimous vote.
Mrs. Rice stated the next meeting will have an election of officers
which was moved to the second meeting of the year due to expiration
dates of members' terms.
MISCELLANEOUS
Discussions reI Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - Mrs. Rice stated
the volunteer luncheon is coming up and they can plan to discuss
the date and details at the next meeting. Mrs. Harmon noted there
are approximately 35 volunteers and suggested if they feel the
group is getting too large, they can consider a tea. There was
brief discussion about the $3.00 fee per volunteer the County pays
and the availability of an advance check if needed.
Mrs. Rice announced the next meeting will be March 4th at 1:30 p.m.
Mrs. Rice briefly reviewed a publication entitled "Orange Seed"
from the Department of State.
Ms. Young and Mrs. Harmon discussed the Head Librarians' meeting
to be hosted by Edgewater this next quarter and refreshments for
that meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Haughwout moved to adjourn. Mrs. Dudley seconded the motion.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lura Sue Koser
Recording Secretary
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Library Board Minutes
January 29, 1992