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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 08-14 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 1177 N. Idaho Road Regular Meeting August 14, 2014 A. Call to Order A regular meeting of The Board of Trustees of Apache Junction Public Library was held August 14, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. With the President and Secretary absent, Vice President Todd Cousins conducted the meeting and appointed Loretta Nielsen as acting secretary. B. Roll Call Present Todd Cousins Robert Mayo Rhonda Jackson Loretta Nielsen Absent Don Breiland Theresa Nesser Randy Mullen Staff: Spencer Paden, Library Director Sancie Lee -Brown, Administrative Assistant C. Acceptance of Agenda: D. Acceptance of Minutes for May 8, 2014 Regular Meeting and June 26, 2014 Special Meeting. The question of accepting the agenda for the August 14, 2014, regular Meeting was placed before the Board. Rhonda Jackson made a motion to accept the agenda. Robert Mayo seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. The question of accepting the minutes for the May 8, 2014 regular Meeting and the June 26, 2014 Special Meeting was placed before the Board. Robert Mayo made a motion to 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: H. Old Business I. New Business 1. Meet Library staff member(s)or Library VIP's. accept the minutes. Loretta Nielsen seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. None. None. Spencer provided an update on the City's first "Water for Living" water drive held during the month of July. The water drive was a great success and brought in over 52,000 bottles of water for those in need here in Apache Junction.Our local Walmart was instrumental in collaborating efforts with other Walmart locations around the valley to acquire the bulk of the water that was distributed to our local Food Bank, Genesis Project and Salvation Army. None. Meet Pam Standhart. Pam is the Supervisory Librarian for Youth Services. She has been a Librarian for over 17 years. Pam has a lot of experience working with youth and has worked in both Jr. High libraries and public libraries. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 3 2. New program ideas for all ages.Spencer asked the Board if they had any thoughts on any new program ideas to be used at the Library. Todd Cousins suggested Lego games possibly tailored to age groups between 5-9 year olds. Spencer mentioned that the Boys and Girls club was also interested in partnering with the Library for projects. Todd Cousins suggested arts and crafts or maybe a board game room.Rhonda Jackson suggested possible programs about myths and legends or astronomy.If you think of anything that would be a great program for the library please let Spencer or Sancie know. J. Requests for future agenda items.New program ideas.Meet a staff member. K. Adjournment:Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.