BM 2005-01-13 LBWILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
January 13, 2005
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday, January
13, 2005 in the boardroom at the William T. Cozby Public Library.
1. CALL TO ORDER
: The meeting was called to order by Chair, Tom Trahan at 7:00 p.m.
Other board members present were Melissa Hall, Saul Friedman, Jennifer Jackson, Lori Pierson,
Beth Sparks, Sarah Drake, David Smith, Morgan Griffin and Melanie LeMay. Staff in attendance
were Library Director, Kathy Edwards, Assistant Library Director, Connie Moss and
Administrative Technician, Janet Lance.
2. READING AND APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES DATED November 11, 2004:
Saul Friedman moved to approve the minutes and Melissa Hall seconded the motion. All were in
favor and the minutes were approved.
3. CITIZENS’ APPEARANCES:
None
4. LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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Workload Statistics:
Given that the library hours were reduced 56% from December
2003, the 35% decrease in circulation was outstanding. This means that the word got
out to “check out” before we closed!
Library Recarpet/Remodel Project Update:
Shelving and carpeting in the public
area are completed. The staff area has been recarpeted and workstations have been
installed. The contractor is working on completing construction and staff is
developing a “punch list” of items that need to be completed. The circulation and
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reference service desk should be installed by January 21 . The signage will be installed
after the service desks are installed.
The new chiller was installed during closure. The old sound insulation was removed
and we are awaiting installation of a sound kit.
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Resignation of Board Member:
John Reenan resigned as regular board member.
City Council will make a decision in filling the vacancy.
5. DISCUSSION OF BOARD REPORT TO COUNCIL:
Chair, Tom Trahan will be
presenting the library report to city council on Tuesday, January 25, 2005. Items to be presented
will include, youth advisors, update on remodeling project with the idea of attracting Youth to the
library and retaining them as patrons. Plans are in the works to have a homework center in the
program room which will allow for needed additional seating.
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Tom Trahan stated that at the February board meeting the board will focus on youth services.
Melissa Hall volunteered to coordinate the open house for the library and dates when to have it
will be discussed at the February board meeting.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
Saul Friedman moved and Tom Trahan seconded to adjourn at 7:45
p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Lance
Administrative Secretary
Approved as written 2/10/ 05 C:/minutes/JAN13.DOC
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