HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-01 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
November 1, 1988 7-30 pm
Library Activity Room
Chairwoman, Kathy Heus, Presiding.
1o CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Kathy Heus.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Kathy Heus
Janice Rodes
Carol Brenckle
Susan Smalley
Paul Turner
Doug Emery
Dennis Simmons, Excused
In attendance: Emily DeForest, Library Director;Chris Monfor,
Councilwoman.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Paul' Turner moved to approve the agenda as read, Seconded by
Doug Emery. All Commissioners were in favor.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 1988 MEETING.
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Spelling -correction under 7.Old Business,b. second paragraph,
solicit. 8. New Business,c. Computers, add MAC Computer.
Paul .Turner made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected,
Doug Emery seconded. All were in favor.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD.
None.
6. DIRECTOR~"S REPORT
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Emily DeForest said that she will be leaving on the 9th for
a workshop in Provo,Utah which will address the computer software
they are using in-the library. When she returns she will report
back to the Library Commission' At this time the report for the
month of September 1988, was given to members of the commission.
It was noted the increase in bOok circulation and usage of the
library.
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. Law Library committee report.
(this was put aside until Carol Brenckle arrived to report)
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a. Carol Brenckle arrived and this was left and discussed at this time. She stated that the 'plan to 'close the
Law .Library to the public when not s~taffed, was a great
concern to her and the committee. She also expresSed her
concerns~ about the Law Library not being available for
use and after much discussion made~.a, moti'on that the
"Law Library Committee be disbanded until further
notificatiOn." Doug Emery seconded. After discussing
this all commissioners were in favor and the motion carried.
b. Update on Student Representative selection.
This was discussed at length and the main concern was that
the Student Representative come from the Kenai area, since
the Library Commission is appointed by the· Kenai. City Council.
Doug Emery made a .motion that the new application received
be accepted, Paul Turner seconded.
All in favor None.
All opposed. ~All commissioners present.
Motion failed.
After discussing thiS,it was agreed by all commissioners
present to not seek a student representative this year.
c. Report on "Town Meeting" for state library plan..
Paul Turner and Kathy Heus attended this meeting and
felt it was beneficial to the community. They will keep
the Library Commission up to date on 'what is happening
with the State Library Plan.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Revision of student .representative requirements.
Chairwoman Heus read the proposal she had previously sent
to the Library Commission members regarding the student
representative requirements. Her suggested change in
the Student Representative Requirements. Was accepted and
shall read as follows: "The City. of Kenai and the Commission
shall solicit applications from High' SchOol ~Students.
Preference will be given to residents of the City of Kenai."
Paul Turner made a motion to accept this proposal.
Doug Emery seconded.
All Commission members were in favor. Motion passed.
9. CO~.'!'S'S!O_NERS. CO~ ~MM__E_~NTS,.QUE'~S~i,I'gNS.
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There will be no Library Commission meeting in December.
The Library Christmas Party ~will be held December 15, 1988.'
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The next Library Commission meeting is tenatively set for
January 3, 1989.
10.Susan Smalley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8-40pm.
Janice Rodes seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried.
~. G. Donald, Refording
~or the City of Kenai
November 3, 1988
Secretary