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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-11-02 Library Commission SummaryD-4 KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM November 2, 1993 Chairman, Jerry Hanson ***AGENDA*** 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 7. 1993 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Welcome New Student Board Member b. Library Board of Trustees Update c. Computer Update for Clarion News d. Arco Grant Update e. Other 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission/Board Meeting - Communication b. Next Meeting Date c. Other 9. INFORMATION a. Anchorage Times Article: Too Much Acrimony From Tom Manninen, City Manager 10. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS 11. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT EMILY AT 283-4378 OR LORETTA AT 283-79331F YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND SO WE CAN ESTABLISH A QUORUM KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM November 2, 1993 - 7:30 p.m. Chairman, Jerry Hanson ***MINUTES*** 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Heus at 7:35 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Kathy Heus, Janet Brown, Janice Rodes, Ed Meyer, Mary Quesnel Also present: Library Director Emily De Forest; Councilwoman Chris Monfor; Administrative Assistant Loretta Harvey, Commissioners absent: Jerry Hanson, Amy Price, Carol Brenckle 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 4, APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 The minutes were approved as submitted. 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT De Forest reported that a local businessman had offered to fix the Library's Info-trak machine and trade some Grolier program discs for the 286 IBM Clone. DeForest asked for a written proposal including the selling price of the 286 and also the repair cost of the Info -track. (The Grolier programs are approximately a $300 value.) She will then decide whether to trade the machine. The Commission felt this would be a good deal for the Library. De Forest and Linda McNair will be in Seattle for a Dynix Workshop next week. The Christmas Open House has been scheduled for December 21 st. KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION November 2, 1993 Page 2 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Welcome New Student Board Member The student member is Amy Price. She had been welcomed at the previous meeting. b. Library Board of Trustees Update Ed Meyer reported that the Board had met on Monday, November 1st. They discussed the Clarion on computer program. They were excited about this program and were anxious to get it on line. DeForest said she had ordered the Mac for the Clarion and also a computer with the ARCO grant money. The Board also discussed the "Friends of the Library" reception to be held next year in conjunction with the 45th anniversary. A price range has been set for membership dues and they would like to increase the general public's participation. c. Computer Update for Clarion News As reported under item 7 b. the computer has been ordered. After the computer arrives a volunteer will be needed to download the Clarion information on a routine basis. This process should take one to two hours, and should be done on a weekly basis. d. Arco Grant Update DeForest reported that she had spent the money. She ordered a computer and 6-10 discs which came with the package. She has ordered the Grollier package, thesaurus, animal encyclopedia, and almanac, to date. e. Other - None. 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission/Board Meeting - Communication Meyer reported the Board would like to meet with the Commission to work more closely in accomplishing common goals. He said he would try to have the Board minutes prepared for the next Commission meeting to keep members informed of Board actions. The Commission asked if the minutes from the previous meeting could be sent with the December packets. Chairman Heus said the two groups have met in the past and it is a good idea to continue this on a regular basis. KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION November 2, 1993 Page 3 b. Next Meeting Date The next meeting is scheduled for December 7th. c. Other - None 9. INFORMATION a. Anchorage Times Article: Too Much Acrimony From Tom Manninen, City Manager Heus asked the Commission for comments about the article, there were none. 10. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTSjQUESTIONS Mary Quesnel mentioned that her term would expire in January and she would like to be replaced since it is difficult for her to drive at night. Councilwoman Monfor asked for suggestions on how to get more citizens to participate on Commissions and Boards? Meyer said he knew nothing about the areas of service needed until he was appointed to the Library Commission. He suggested that perhaps the Clarion could run a series of articles on the various groups, including who they are and what they do. People would be more willing to serve if they knew all the different opportunities there were. Heus suggested this item be carried forward to the next agenda and the Commission could come up with some recommendations to Council at that time. Monfor also congratulated the Library Commission for being an exemplary commission. Each year they set Goals and Objectives and seek to achieve these which is the way all City groups should work. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m. Trans ibed and respectfully submitted: retta E. Ha , Administrative Assistant