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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 10-10 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 1177 N. Idaho Road Regular Meeting October 10, 2013 A. Call to Order A regular meeting of The Board of Trustees of Apache Junction Public Library was held October 10, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. B. Roll Call Present Todd Cousins Rhonda Jackson Robert Mayo Theresa Nesser Loretta Nielsen Drew Rappleye Absent Randy Mullen Staff: Spencer Paden, Library Director Sancie Lee -Brown, Administrative Assistant C. Acceptance of Agenda: D. Acceptance of Minutes for May 9, 2013 Regular Meeting and the June 27, 2013 Special Meeting. The question of accepting the agenda for the October 10, 2013 regular Meeting was placed before the Board. Theresa Nesser made a motion to accept the agenda. Todd Cousins seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. The question of accepting the minutes for the May 9, 2013 regular Meeting and the June 27, 2013 Special Meeting was placed before the Board. Rhonda Jackson made a motion 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: to accept the minutes. Theresa Nesser seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. None. Spencer read some favorable comments from Library patrons. There were no questions regarding the monthly reports. The city budget has passed. Spencer thanked Drew Rappleye for his past 3 years of service as a Library Board member. Drew concludes his service on the Board with this meeting. Spencer discussed the newly received grant entitled PACS (Public Access Creation Stations). This grant will allow for a 3d printer and makerspaces where the community will be able to use computers in new and creative ways. This PACS lab approved funding enables the library to keep the JOBS Training Center operational. We are setting up a small area to start which will allow the public to be creative and make 3d models, eBooks, illustrations, and pursue other artistic endeavors. Spencer will provide updates as this grant develops. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 3 H. Old Business I. New Business 1.Meet Library staff member(s)or Library VIP's. 2. 3D Printing Procedure Request for the Board to consider a 3D printing procedure. Tracie Curtis discussed past and future library programs. Karen discussed the Culture Pass. The Culture Pass gives library users free admission for two people at participating museums and other organizations. Passes are available on a first come, first served basis; they will not allow renewals or holds to be placed on them. Other limitations apply. None. Meet Caitlin Mosher. Caitlin is an intern from Arizona State University. Caitlin is a junior at ASU. Her major is in early childhood education. She works in the JOBS Training Center and the youth area and will have completed 70 hours during her internship at the Library. Rhonda made a motion to approve the 3D printing procedure. Theresa Nesser seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 4 3. Replacement or Repair costs procedure.Rhonda made a motion to approve the replacement or repair costs procedure. Theresa Nesser seconded the motion.All members present were in favor. J.Requests for future agenda items.Elections. Board meetings every other month. 3D Printer update. K.Adjournment:Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.