HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 11-06 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
122 East 2nd Avenue
Regular Meeting
November 6, 1984
A regular meting of the Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees was held
November 6, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as
prescribed by law.
Roll Call --
Present
Eldridge, Hazel
Russell, Charles
Forsberg, Ruby
Lewis, Eleanor
Pierce, Dwight
Polomsky, Alice
Staff:Pamela Loui, Librarian
Others present:5 members of the general public.
1. Acceptance of Agenda:
2. Acceptance of Minutes:
3. Librarian• Report:
4. Committee Reports:
5. Old Business:
A. Stationery costs:
6. New Business:
A. Welcome to newly appointed
Board member:
Absent
Jan Hiller
Motion to accept agenda made by
Hazel Eldridge, seconded by Alice
Polomsky.
Motion to accept minutes of October
2 meeting made by Eleanor Lewis
and seconded by Hazel Eldridge.
Among items of interest reported by
Pam Loui was the successful Sewing
Program that took place in October.
Forty-two persons participated and
expressed an interest in having an-
other similar event.Pam reported
that circulation was up in all col-
umns for the month.Also, she re-
ported that copies of the yearly
budget were available upon request.
The typewriter platten remains on
order although the typewriter has
arrived.Pam gave a brief summary
concerning the recent conference
she attended in Phoenix on "Micro-
computers --Library Applications."
The building committee is the only
standing committee, but nothing to
report.Dwight Pierce spoke briefly
of the recent meeting at the Hyatt
Hotel in Phoenix.
Pam Loui had researched the cost of
having stationery printed with the
library logo.A figure of $61.80
was given for 5000 sheets and $135.00
for 5000 envelopes.A motion was made
by Dwight Pierce to postpone any
action on the stationery until the new
library is constructed.Motion was
seconded by Charles Russell.A roll
call vote on the motion was unanimous
in favor.
Dwight Pierce introduced Ruby Forsberg
to all Board members and extended a
cordial welcome to her.
City of Apache Junction
Library Board of Trustees
November 6, 1984
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B. Donation of art work:
C. Library security systems:
7. Call to the Public:
8. Request for Future Agenda
Items:
Mr. Joe Hammer offered a number of
American Indian craft items as a gift
to the new library.He made a brief
presentation and explained the one
stipulation for the donation; that
his name and address remain with the
items for a period of six months.
Alice Polomsky made a motion that the
art work be accepted with the con-
ditions made by Mr. Hammer.Motion
seconded by Dwight Pierce.Roll call
was in favor with five members in
favor and one abstaining.
Pam Loui gave her findings on the
security system options available
for the new library building.She
briefly described the magnetic and
radio frequency types and listed the
advantages and draw backs to each.
In response to the question how many
books are lost each year, Pam answered
about 300.
Dorothy Daniels, a representative of
Friends of the Library, extended an
invitation to all Board members to
attend a gathering being held at the
library.Written invitations were
distributed.Mrs. Daniels also
stated that her role was unclear on
how to best aid the library.She
asked for suggestions from the
Board.
Eleanor Lewis requested that the
design of restrooms for the new
building be discussed at the next
meeting.Pam agreed to check with
the architect and provide what infor-
mation that could be obtained at the
next meeting.Also, stated by Pam
Loui, the Art in Public Places
representative asked to address the
next regular meeting.
9. Adjournment:A motion to adjourn was made by Alice
Polomsky and seconded by Ruby Forsberg.