HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 05-07 Library Minutes CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
122 East 2nd Avenue
Regular Meeting
May 7, 1985
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees was held
May 7, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as
prescribed by law.
Roll Call --
Present Absent
Russell, Charles Hiller, Jan
Forsberg, Ruby
Eldridge, Hazel
Lewis, Eleanor
Doak, Gary
Staff: Pamela Loui, Librarian
Others present: Jim Bakkedahl
1. Acceptance of Agenda: Motion to accept agenda made by Eleanor
Lewis and seconded by Gary Doak.
2. Acceptance of Minutes: Motion to accept minutes of April 2, 1985
regular meeting was made by Eleanor Lewis
and seconded by Gary Doaks.
3. Acceptance of Minutes: Motion to accept minutes of April 16,
1985 special meeting was made by
Eleanor Lewis and seconded by Gary Doak.
4. Librarian Report: Among items of special interest for the
month of April were two story hours and
one seminar. Attendance at each was very
good. Also, a balloon launch was held
with sixty-six persons attending.
Pam also reported the resignation of the
library's full-time clerk during the month
of April. The vacancy is expected to be
filled soon with no disruption of service
resulting.
5. Old Business:
A. Budget proceedings reports: Nothing to report after a check with
the City Manager.
B. New building report: Bid will be going out in June which
makes a completion date difficult to
predict
6. New Business:
A. Nominations of officers: The following were nominated for officer
positions on the Board and expressed a
willingness to serve. Hazel Eldridge
placed the name of Eleanor Lewis in
nomination for President. Eleanor Lewis
nominated Ruby Forsberg for Vice-President
and Charles Russell nominated Gary Doak
for Secretary. Charles Russell then
moved to close nominations.
B. Discussion of old Library: Hazel Eldridge reported that in a con-
versation with the City Manager, he
stated the City has plans for the build-
ing but did not make it clear what those
plans were. It was decided to remind
the City Council of the intentions of the
Board at the time the building was do-
nated to the City. While the agreement
does not bind the City in any way, they
City of Apache Junction
Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
May 7. 1985
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will be reminded that the plan was to use
any funds from the sale of the building
to aid a new library.
C. Review of talent bank applications: Members discussed the only existing
talent bank application for appointment
to the Library Board of Trustees. All
comments on the application of Rosaline
Debnam were favorable and that would be
passed on to the City.
D. Patron's request for book review: In response to a complaint by Glen
Warner regarding a book titled Anderson-
ville, Board members stated their approval
of maintaining the title in the library's
collection. A response to Mr. Warner's
complaint will go out to him shortly.
7. Call to the Public: One member of the public was present,
Mr. Jim Bakkedahl, newly elected City
Councilman. He introduced himself to
the Board and stated his willingness to
be of help when he takes office in June.
Also, he stated he would address the
issue of the disposition of the old
library building when he takes office.
8. Request for Future Agenda Items: Only two items were mentioned as agenda
items for the next meeting. A discussion
will be held to consider changing the
meeting time and a report on the City's
plans for disposition of the old library
building.
9. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn was made by Ruby
Forsberg and seconded by Charles Russell.
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