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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 04.07 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1177 N. Idaho Road Regular Meeting April 7, 1998 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees was held April 7, 1998 at 6:03 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. Roll Call Present Gardner, Barbara L. Griffmg, Kendra Little, Millie Nolan, Peter Rineholt, Pamela J. Staff Pamela Loui, Library Director 1. Acceptance of Agenda: 2. Acceptance of minutes for March 3, 1998 Regular Meeting: 3. Correspondence and Communications: 4. Committee Reports: a. Community Relations Committee Absent Poteet, Joyce Schoeph, John Motion was made by Barbara Gardner and seconded by Peter Nolan to accept the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. Motion was made by Kendra Grilling and seconded by Peter Nolan to accept the minutes for the March 3, 1998 Regular Meeting.Motion passed unanimously. None. Pat Brenner, Apache Junction Public Information Officer, will meet with Millie Little and Joyce Poteet.They are City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting April 7, 1998 Page 2 5. Librarian's Report: 6. Old Business: Continuing discussion on computer use policy. 7. New Business: a.Report on the U.S. West Foundation Grant classes on the Internet and Word Processing. b.Update on the Dynix system upgrade to version 171. currently looking at the best ways to reach people. They are going to contact Welcome Wagon about distributing brochures to new residents. Book circulation is down from the previous year but audio and video circulation is up.Patron visits have increased perhaps due to patrons using other sources in the library.There will be an increase in withdrawals over the next months as the staff proceeds with deletions carried over from Follett.The various programs remain popular.The RIF picnic had 250 participants. The Arizona State House is currently working on HB 2455 which would require a filter for computers accessible by minors.The Senate Family Services is meeting on April 8, 1998 to discuss internet filter use.The board is awaiting legislative action before amending the current policy. During the month of March there were 16 classes with 88 participants.The classes are popular. There are more classes scheduled for April. They are full and there are approximately 25 people on waiting lists for each class. Version 170 has been loaded and we are awaiting version 171. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting April 7, 1998 Page 3 c.Report on the Friends of the Library Endowment Fund project. d.Discussion on priority items for the 1998/99 budget request. e.Reminder of terms due to expire June 30, 1998. 8. Call to the Public: 9.Request for future agenda items: The response has not been as anticipated. The committee will be contacting those who were sent letters but have not yet responded.The fund currently has $1200 toward the goal of $5000.The committee will approach local businesses about donations.There was some discussion about approaching MountainBrook and Gold Canyon residents in the future. Pam Loui reported that $50,000 of the book budget has been expended at this time and that $17,000 has been encumbered.The need for reference books is high. Funds may be needed for the maintenance of the library computers. The discussion has been tabled until the next board meeting. Pam Loui will contact the City Clerk to verify terms expiring this year. None present. Competition for Junior High Students Friends of the Library Endowment Fund Community Relations US West Foundation grant classes Dynix system upgrade Computer policy 1998/99 Budget Items Terms to expire June 30, 1998 City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting April 7, 1998 Page 4 10.Adjournment P.L,P,„Q;,)±. President Motion was made by Barbara Gardner to adjourn.It was seconded by Millie Little.Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.