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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 12.05 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1177 N. Idaho Road Regular Meeting December 5, 1995 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees was held December 5, 1995 at 6:02 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. Roll Call Present Absent Alger, Robert Hauck, Jeanette D. Connolly, Cheryl Griffing, Kendra Rineholt, Pamela J. Namsick, Jean A. Schoeph, John Staff: Pamela Loui, Library Director 1. Acceptance of Agenda: 2. Acceptance of minutes for November 7, 1995 Regular Meeting: 3. Acceptance of minutes for November 28, 1995 Special Meeting: Motion was made by Robert Alger and seconded by Cheryl Connolly to accept the agenda. Motion passed. Motion was made by Robert Alger and seconded by John Schoeph to accept the minutes for the November 7, 1995 Regular Meeting.Motion passed. Motion was made by Robert Alger and seconded by Pam Rineholt to accept the minutes for the November City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting December 5, 1995 Page 2 4. Librarian's Report: 5. Committee Reports: a. Lost Dutchman Parade Committee: 6. Old Business: a. Action plan for the role of Library Board members in public relations for the library: 28, 1995 Special Meeting.Motion passed. A new map has been made of our library, on the back the Dewy Decimal system is listed for interested patrons.The numbers on the monthly statistical report continue to go up.Pamela Loui is going to check on the unknown category, it could be a typing error.Patron visits are up by hundreds, there were many programs this month.The library is a busy place.Reminder of the Teen Advisory Board Christmas play this Friday at 7:00 p.m. They refined the idea of the library being a magical place.We're unable to use Mickey Mouse because of Disney, but will probably use Apache Junction's famous prospector. On the float we may have someone using a computer and reading a book.The next meeting is January 15th at 4:00 p.m. We received a break down of our public relations ideas from last month. On it, Pam Loui suggested which items could be carried out by library staff or Board members.A suggestion was made that the brochures in restaurants be changed every 3 months so they can contain special programs. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting December 5, 1995 Page 3 b. Report on "Surfing the Internet" seminar: c. Reminder of the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon January 5 at 12:00 p.m.: 7. New Business: a. Presentation on the "Parent Reading Program" by Elizabeth Burks, Youth Services Librarian: A motion was made by Robert Alger and seconded by Cheryl Connolly in favor of setting up a Public Relations Committee, consisting of Robert Alger, John Schoeph, Cheryl Connolly and Kendra Grilling.Roll call vote was unanimous in favor of.The first meeting will be held on January 22 at 4:00 p.m. There were 130 in attendance at the "Surfing the Internet" seminar.Many positive comments have been made and something similar may come up in the future.80 packets have been given out. Library Board members are volunteers and are invited to the luncheon on January 5 at noon.It would show our support of other volunteers if we can attend. Starting in January an extension of the literacy program called "Parent Reading Program" will begin.The purpose is to let parents know how to share books and toys with a child if they don't know how to read.The program is 8 weeks long for two hours a week.Activities will be planned for the children and parents.We want to break the non -reading cycle in homes. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting December 5, 1995 Page 4 8. Call to the public: 9. Requests for future agenda items: 10. Adjournment: 21ext&a_ Secretary 2*---- None present Lost Dutchman Parade Committee report. Public Relations Committee report. Motion was made by Robert Alger and seconded by Cheryl Connolly to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.