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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 02-05 Library Minutes185 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 122 East 2nd Avenue Regular Meeting February 5, 1985 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees was held February 5, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. Roll Call -- Present Russell, Charles Lewis, Eleanor Eldridge, Hazel Forsberg, Ruby Staff:Pamela Loui, Librarian 1. Acceptance of Agenda: 2. Acceptance of Minutes: 3. Librarian Report: 4. Committee Reports: 5. Old Business: A. Security system: B. Art in Public Places: Absent Polomskey, Alice Hiller, Jan Motion to accept agenda was made by Eleanor Lewis and seconded by Charles Russell. Motion to accept minutes of Dec. 4 meeting was made by Eleanor Lewis and seconded by Ruby Forsberg. Pam Loui reported that the busiest period of the year was underway, with traffic in the library at an all time high.Two story hours had been held since the last meeting and one public demon- stration on dowsing.The crowd for the dowsing demonstration was more than double the anticipated turnout. Pam also spoke of the new column she will be writing for the local news- paper, dealing with library news and events. No meetings were held by the only current committee, which is the building committee. After discussion on the desirability of a security system, a motion was made by Eleanor Lewis to purchase a system such as the Check Point System that was demonstrated to the Board recently.Motion was seconded by Ruby Forsberg.Roll call vote was unanimous in favor of purchasing such a system. After much discussion, Pam Loui . reviewed the procedure for applying for a grant to place an art work at the new library.The deadline for the letter of intent is Feb. 15, so it was decided to turn the matter over to Friends of the Library in hopes of generating further interest and some public support of the project.A motion to write the letter of intent to the Art in Public Places organization was made by Eleanor Lewis and seconded by Charles Russell.Vote was unanimous in favor. 187 City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting February 5, 1985 Page 2 6. New Business: A. Vacancy on Board: B. Board Presidency Vacancy: Discussion was held requesting ideas and recommendations for filling the vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of Dwight Pierce.Charles Russell raised the name of Gary Doak as a possible candidate.Hazel Eldridge spoke of Hazel Jones as someone who had also expressed an interest in filling the post.Pam Loui agreed to send both names, via memo, to the City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 6. The special election to replace Dwight Pierce as Board President will be held after the vacancy on the board is filled.It was agreed through discussion, that an attempt should be made to get all members together for the special election. A motion was made by Eleanor Lewis to place item D ahead of item C under the New Business heading due to the late arrival of the architect and it was seconded by Charles Russell. D. Changing fines on adult books:Discussion on the matter of lowering the current amount of fines for over- due books was favorable for decreasing it.A motion to lessen the fine from 10c per day to 5c per day with a maximum per book of $2.00, was made by Eleanor Lewis and seconded by Charles Russell.Roll Call vote was unani- mous in favor of. A recess was called to wait for the architect.Ruby Forsberg was excused at 7:35 p.m. to leave the meeting. C. Architects preliminary drawings: 7. Call to the Public: Architect Larry Enyart arrived at 7:50 p.m. with blueprints of the new library.After explaining his reasons for design and space util- ization, he fielded questions from Board Members regarding the drawings. Members of the public were given an opportunity to view the blueprints and ask questions of Mr. Enyart. Mr. Enyart was reminded of the Boards decision to insist on separate restrooms for the Senior Citizens Center.Also, Mr. Enyart explained various options available for expansion when the need arises. 8. Requests for future agenda items:No items were mentioned. 9. Adjournment:Hazel Eldridge made a motion for adjournment and was seconded by Charles Russell.Mr. Enyart would remain after the meeting to answer questions about the plans he had displayed.