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WILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
November 10, 2005
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday,
November 10, 2005 in the program room 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, Douglas Johnson, Kathy Ross, David Smith,
Beth Spark, Meme Collins-Tabuena, Wendy Dunn, Morgan Griffin and Kelsey Stephenson.
Staff in attendance were Library Director, Kathy Edwards and Administrative Technician, Janet
Lance.
2. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES DATED October 13, 2005: Kathy Ross moved
to approve the minutes and Beth Sparks seconded the motion. All were in favor and the minutes
were approved.
3. CITIZENS' APPEARANCES: None
4. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
. Lighting Problem: Bids have been received and the contractor is currently in the process of
replacing the ballasts.
. Budget & Five-Year Plan Update: The Five-year Plan was submitted with an inflation only
percentage increase. Information Technology has accepted all items as submitted for further
review in the process. Facilities placed funds for the redesign of the entryway and the
construction of a monument sign in the plan.
. Workload Indicators: Circulation increased 13% from last year. Reference questions have
greatly increased due in part to the central placement of the information desk.
. Comments/Suggestions: Suggestions relating to the acquisition of new books, movies and
periodicals are given to Public Services staff for evaluation and follow-up. Staff personally
contacts those who leave contact information for all suggestions. In response to suggestions
relating to vending machines, the library has installed a Pepsi machine in the lobby for public
use.
5. DISCUSSION OF FY 05/06 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES: After sharing and discussing, the board members decided on the following
objectives:
1. Improve communication between schools and library and evaluate how they can best
support the Homework Center Program.
2. Increase awareness of library services.
3. Work towards establishing 501 C-3 Foundation.
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Douglas Johnson moved that the above objectives be adopted as the boards goals and objectives
for FY 05/06, seconded by David Smith. Carried
Tom Trahan suggested that a sub committee be set up for the 501 C-3 Foundation. Tom Trahan,
David Smith, Douglas Johnson and Melissa Hall volunteered to be on the 501 C-3 Foundation
Sub Committee. The committee plans to meet in December and will report to the board in
January on the status of the 501 C-3 Foundation.
6. ADJOURNMENT: Kathy Ross moved and Douglas Johnson seconded to adjourn at
7:45 p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Lance
Administrative Technician
Approved as Written 1/12/06
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