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City of Apache Junction, Arizona City Council Chambers
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Thursday,March 13,2025 6:30 PM City Council Chambers
A. Call to Order
President Borey called the meeting to order at 6:31.
B. Roll Call
Present: 6- President Borey
Vice President Barker
Secretary Fitzgerald
Boardmember Meek
Boardmember Walters
Boardmember Perkins
Excused: 1 - Boardmember Bigelow
C. Acceptance of Agenda
This was accepted
Yes 6- President Borey,Vice President Barker, Secretary Fitzgerald, Boardmember
Meek, Boardmember Walters, and Boardmember Perkins
No 0
Excused 1 - Boardmember Bigelow
D. Acceptance of Minutes for January 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
This was accepted
Yes 6- President Borey,Vice President Barker, Secretary Fitzgerald, Boardmember
Meek, Boardmember Walters, and Boardmember Perkins
No 0
Excused 1 - Boardmember Bigelow
E. Call to the Public
None.
F. Correspondence and Communications
None.
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G. Librarian's Report
Director Harrison reviewed the library's monthly statistics for January and February and
provided updates on various events, including the volunteer appreciation luncheon. Upcoming
events include LibraryCON 12, scheduled for March 22, 2025.
Director Harrison introduced the upcoming Strategic Plan, set to launch in July, aimed at
shaping the library's future operations, services, resources, and materials based on community
input. To gather insights, patron and staff surveys have been distributed. Focus groups will be
established to explore key areas for growth over the next three years. This process is a critical
step in advancing the library's mission and enhancing its impact.
H. Old Business
None.
I. New Business
1. 25-098 Discussion and possible vote on updates to the Request for Inclusion/Review
of Library Materials complaint procedure.
This New Business was approved as amended
Yes 6- President Borey, Vice President Barker, Secretary Fitzgerald, Boardmember
Meek, Boardmember Walters, and Boardmember Perkins
No 0
Excused 1 - Boardmember Bigelow
Director Harrison reviewed the Reconsideration of Materials procedure, which allows individuals
or organizations to challenge library materials for any reason. Emphasizing the importance of a
clear process and timeline, the board discussed the current procedure and possible updates.
Board Member Vera Walters proposed rewording the second part of the question, "What do you
find objectionable about the material?" Currently, it asks, "Please cite specific passages or
scenes and their relationship with the work."After discussion, the board agreed to revise the
wording to"Please explain in detail."
J. Requests for Future Agenda Items
Library Garden update.
Patron survey update.
K. Adjournment
President Borey adjourned the meeting at 7:17pm
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