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04-04-2006 - Special .~ Q o LIBRARY BOARD EDGEWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 4, 2006 12:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairwoman Haughwout called the Special Meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. at the Edgewater Public Library. ROLL CALL Members present were: Chairwoman Jean Haughwout, Marie Goodrich, Anne McDevitt, Irene Mackie and Delores Shaw. Laverna McGinnis was excused. Also present were Head Librarian Ruth McCormack, Volusia County Library Services Director Mike Knievel, Southeast Volusia Regional Library Regional Librarian Suzan Howes and Recording Secretary Lisa Bloomer. MEETING PURPOSE The purpose of the meeting was to recognize the Library volunteers. Chairwoman Haughwout informed the volunteers the luncheon was to honor them and show appreciation for all they do for the Library over the year and how much money they have saved the County. She thanked them on behalf of the board. She then introduced Lisa Bloomer, Mike Knievel, Suzan Howes and Ruth McCormack. Mr. Knievel stated the volunteers make up a third of the library division's work force. Countywide, volunteers if they were to have to pay them to replace staff, would cost $1 million. He updated the volunteers regarding some changes that are going on. He mentioned rewiring that is going on at the Edgewater Public Library. He spoke of the need for improved access in case of an emergency so the Library could be used as a temporary shelter. Mr. Knievel mentioned the growth and development that is going on in Edgewater. He commented on Coral Trace. He feels growth and development is going to mean the Library may get a little crowded. Within five to ten years, they Page 1 of3 Library Board April 4, 2006 .-!:J (.) o will have to start thinking about what they want to do such as expansion or a new site. They will be expanding Deltona and Port Orange first with Edgewater to follow in 2010. Mr. Knievel then commented on currently wearing two hats due to his boss leaving. He is also trying to run community services. He extended his warm wishes to everyone and thanked them for their contributions to the library due to having to leave for a 12:30 p.m. appointment. Ms. McCormack asked the volunteers to check in their napkins to see if they had a sticker. The people that had stickers on their napkins won the centerpiece from the table. Ms. McCormack felt it was very good news that they are thinking of expanding the Library in 2010. She commented on definitions in the Websters Dictionary and how they pertain to volunteers. Ms. McCormack then thanked the volunteers for what they have given to the Library. She then recognized special people such as Anne McDevitt, Barbara McKowski, Kathy Booth, JoAnne Sikes, and Jean Craymeyer. Ms. McDevitt commented on the functions of the Friends of the Edgewater Library. She spoke of the Friends raising money to enhance programs and facilities at the Edgewater Library. Their purpose is to benefit the Library. She mentioned the volunteers being honorary members of the Friends. She further spoke of just having their membership drive. They realized about $800 income. They signed up 35 new members and had 28 renewals. Ms. McDevitt mentioned some of the officers of the Friends doing more than others and recognized Jean Craymeyer for being a special lady and for her dedication to the Friends and the Edgewater Library. Ms. McCormack informed the volunteers she had their certificates for later but did present Ms. Craymeyer with her first certificate after she was recognized. Ms. McDevitt informed the volunteers the Friends had a Special Meeting planned for April 18th at 6:00 p.m. They Page 2 of3 Library Board April 4, 2006 ~- ~ . . o o will have refreshments and the choral group from the High School will be presenting a musical program. Ms. Sikes gave the blessing. At this time, the Bert Fish Women's Auxiliary Bed Pan Band performed while the volunteers ate lunch. Ms. McDevitt stated they have given the Bed Pan Band the $35 they asked for for a performance. She informed the volunteers if they would like to make an additional donation to the Bed Pan Band they have a bedpan that the donations could be placed in. Ms. McCormack thanked everyone for coming. She reminded everyone not to forget their things and suggested they give one more round of applause to the band. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Bloomer Page 3 of3 Library Board April 4, 2006