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WILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
April 13, 2006
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday, April
13,2006 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 7:05 p.m.
Other board members present were Melissa Hall, Kathy Ross, Meme Collins- Tabuena, David
Smith, Morgan Griffin and Kelsey Stephenson. Staff in attendance were Library Director, Kathy
Edwards, Assistant Director, Connie Moss and Administrative Technician, Janet Lance.
2. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES DATED March 9, 2006: David Smith 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:
Workload Indicators: Overall circulation increased 16%. The reorganization of
children's programs continues. Staff will continue to refine and look for contract
bilingual storytellers.
. We the People "Becoming American" Bookshelf Grant: The William T. Cozby
Public Library was one of 2000 libraries nationwide to be selected for the "We the
People Bookshelf'award. The library received 15 classic books to encourage young
people (K-I2) to read and understand great literature while exploring themes in
American history. Kathy Edwards distributed copies of the press release and letter
from Congressman Kenny Marchant announcing the award to the board members.
. Horizon Server Upgrade: Staff is currently in the process of upgrading and
installing new servers.
. WI-FI Implementation: The Information Systems Department is currently working
on this project.
. Comments/Suggestions: Suggestions relating to the acquisition of new books,
movies and periodicals were given to Public Services staff for evaluation and follow-
up. Other suggestions that the staff responded to: were related to providing wireless
Internet access, and request for the patrons to have the ability to send emails via the
Horizon web site.
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5. YOUTH SPACE: The board members reviewed fabric selections on the Architex
website for chairs that will be placed in the youth area. Kathy will request samples of the fabrics
selected to show to the board members at the May meeting.
6. FOUNDA TION: Tom Trahan reported that the William T. Cozby Public library has
been officially approved by the Secretary of State Office for the foundation. The Articles of
incorporation are fine, but the by-laws need to be changed and Tom stated that he would take
care of the revision of the by-laws. The next step will be to have the foundation approved by the
IRS and granted its nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) status.
7. ADJOURNMENT: Kathy Ross moved and David Smith seconded to adjourn at 8: 15
p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Lance
Administrative Technician
Approved as written 5/11/06
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