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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 10.01 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1177 N. Idaho Road Regular Meeting October 1, 1996 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees was held October 1, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. Roll Call Present Absent Gardner, Barbara L. Connolly, Cheryl GriiTmg, Kendra Rineholt, Pamela J. Namsick, Jean Schoeph, John Staff: Pamela Loui, Library Director Elizabeth Burks, Youth Services Librarian 1. Acceptance of Agenda: 2. Acceptance of minutes for September 3, 1996 Regular Meeting: 3. Librarian's Report: Hauck, Jeanette D. Motion was made by Kendra Griffing and seconded by Cheryl Connolly to accept the agenda. Motion passed. Motion was made by Jean Namsick and seconded by Pamela Rineholt to accept the minutes for the September 3, 1996 Regular Meeting.Motion passed. Statistics for September similar to last year.Added many new titles. Not much weeding except government documents.Story times with Little Rec'rs.Increase in Literacy program City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting October 1, 1996 Page 2 4.01d Business: 5. New Business: a. Acceptance of letter of resignation from the Board from Jeanette Hauck: b. Review of and discussion on three month event calendar for Library: usage.December 7 is Library Trustees Workshop. None John Schoeph read a letter of resignation from Jeanette Hauck. Motion was made by Pamela Rineholt and seconded by Jean Namsick to accept Jeanette's resignation from the Board. Motion passed unanimous with a roll call vote. Elizabeth Burks is creating a three month calendar (October, November, December).Still waiting on information. Board will wait for input. c. Teen Advisory Board annual report to the Library Board of Trustees:Nicole Chavez, historian for the Teen Advisory Board reported there are nineteen Junior and Senior High members on the Board. Pam Burgess is President. Last year they worked on the float for Lost Dutchman Days, put on a play at Christmas called "The Polar Express", do tutoring, worked on the Summer Reading Program, Library Olympics,and the Japanese Festival. They have recruited several new members.This years Christmas program will be on December 13th at 7 p.m. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting October 1, 1996 Page 3 d. Discussion on Lost Dutchman Days parade entry: e. Appointments to the Lost Dutchman Days committee for a library entry: Pamela Loui said City Manager gave permission for Library Board to do a library parade entry.Liz Burks said the Teen Advisory Board is very interested in participating.They like to march and hand out items.Board members support the idea.Liz will refer back to Teen Advisory Board.The next TAB meeting is October 22.The parade will be March 1, 1997. The three Board members who will be on the Lost Dutchman Days committee are Cheryl Connolly, Jean Namsick and John Schoeph. f. Discussion on promotional event to highlight the Library as a community treasure:Pamela Loui said we could utilize TAB members to assist with "community treasure" program.John Schoeph said the purpose of the event was to stimulate library usage for various activities/ reasons.He reviewed his suggestions for possible ideas.Suggested looking for sponsors for prizes/awards. Need judges if have essay contests, publicity, award programs.Work with schools.TAB member Nicole Chavez shared her support.Perhaps Spring or Summer program. Target one age group this year to start.Use Junior and Senior High Communications teachers as resource. Still need to resolve: 1. How we will conduct essay contest. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting October 1, 1996 Page 4 6. Call to the public: 2. Survey TAB regarding interest. 3. Publicity early March. 4. Contest after Spring break. 5. Posters and flyers (TAB will do). 6. Contact schools when ideas more firm. Nicole Chavez asked about a list of suggestions she had given to Elizabeth Burks.Mrs. Burks said she had forwarded them to Pamela Loui for review. 7. Requests for future agenda items:None. 8. Adjournment:Motion was made by Jean Namsick and seconded by Cheryl Connolly to adjourn.Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.