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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 05-09 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 1177 N. Idaho Road Regular Meeting May 9, 2013 A. Call to Order A regular meeting of The Board of Trustees of Apache Junction Public Library was held May 9, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. With the President absent, Vice President Drew Rappleye conducted the meeting. B. Roll Call Present Theresa Nesser Todd Cousins Robert Mayo Randy Mullen Drew Rappleye Absent Rhonda Jackson Loretta Nielsen Staff: Spencer Paden, Library Director Sancie Lee -Brown, Administrative Assistant C. Acceptance of Agenda: D. Acceptance of Minutes for April 11, 2013 Regular Meeting. The question of accepting the agenda for the May 9, 2013, regular Meeting was placed before the Board. Todd Cousins made a motion to accept the agenda. Drew Rappleye seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. The question of accepting the minutes for the April 11, 2013 regular Meeting was placed before the Board. Drew Rappleye made a motion to accept the minutes. Robert Mayo seconded the motion. All City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 2 E. Call to the Public: F. Correspondence and Communications: G. Librarian's Report: members present were in favor. None. Spencer provided to the Board thank you letters from TAB members to Karen Rauls, Circulation Supervisor. There were no questions regarding the monthly reports. Spencer discussed Freegal. Freegal is a downloadable music website that we hope Final County will be purchasing. Also discussed was a product called Hoopla. Hoopla is a database of multimedia made available for borrowing online. Budget status.Spencer stated that the budget meeting with Finance was held and no changes were made at this point. The budget was flat again this year. Grants.Spencer requested and was granted an extension through July 1, 2013 for the FINRA grant. The Library will be partnering with KAET and putting together some financial literacy program videos. The SGIA grant, made possible through Final County will probably be used to purchase tablets to loan to the public.In addition, Final County has agreed to City of Apache Junction Library Board of Tt.ustees Regular Meeting Page 3 purchase a public address system for the library. Public Art.The public art is now being displayed in the library.Currently there are 25 pieces available for viewing along with the contact information for the artist. First Things First grant. This grant is currently being reviewed by First Things First. The latest grant called Library PACS "Public Access Creation Stations," has been submitted.This grant was developed from the original JOBS grant and we are waiting for final approval on a partial award. Tracie Curtis reviewed the Adult/Teen/Children's Programs over the past month. Most recently was our Star Wars event "May the 4th be with you." The library had over 900 patrons come to the program. Patrons were able to meet and talk to their favorite Star Wars characters in full costume. It was the most popular event so far this year.New employee, Rebecca Hawkins will start next week with the Fun Van. H. Old Business None. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 4 I. New Business J. 1.Meet Library staff member(s)or Library VIP's. 2. Setting the date and time in June for Special Board meeting to discuss and approve the Library Board Annual Report. Requests for future agenda items. K.Adjournment: Meet Virginia Vanderwall. Gin has been with the Library for 3 years.She first started as a volunteer on August 20, 2010.Currently Gin is a part-time Library Page working at the call center and service desk as well as shelving books. Todd Cousins made a motion to set the special meeting date of the Library Board on June 27, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. Theresa Nesser seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. There will be no Library Board meeting in July. Budget. Grants. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.