HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-04 Library Commission SummaryKENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION
April 4, 1989 7:30 PM
Library Activity Room
Kenai Community Library
Kathy Heus, Chair
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 1989
5. PERSONS' SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Welcome of new member
B. Budget
C. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
D. Other
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Book Sale; April 22, 1989
B. Other
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
10. ADJOURNMENT
KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION
April 4, 1989 7:30pm
Library Activity Room
Kenai Community Library
Kathy Heus, Chair
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
KathY Heus
Janice Rodes
Carol Brenckle
Dennis Simmons
Joanne Elson
Paul Turner, excused
Doug Emery, excused
In attendance: Emily DeForest, Library Director; Chris
Monford, Councilwoman for the City of Kenai
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Carol Brenckle moved to approve the agenda. Motion
seconded by Dennis Simmons. Motion carried.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 19.89:
Carol Brenckle moved to approve the minutes. Motion
seconded by Dennis Simmons. Motion carried.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
None
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Emily DeForest gave commissioners the Report for the Month
of February, copies of the budget, and the monthly manage-
ment report for March, 1989. National Library Week is
April 22, 1989. There was also a report on the upcoming
book sale. A general discussion on the various reports
followed.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Welcome of New Member: Kathy welcomed Joanne Elson
to the Library Commission.
B. Budget: Carol Brenckle made a motion that the
Commission request the City Council to reinstate the
fourth position as requested in the Library Depart-
ment's original budget. Janice Rodes seconded the
motion.
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Motion amended that 'a letter be drafted to the City
Council stating the Library Commission's support for
this inclusion in the 1989/90 budget. Dennis Simmons
moved to approve the amended motion. Second by Carol
Brenckle. Motion and amendment carried.
C. Election of Chair and Vice Chair: Carol Brenckle
made a motion that Kathy Heus remain as chairperson
for the Library Commission. Motion seconded by
Jeanne Elson. No further nominations. Carried
un an imous ly.
Carol Brenckle nominated Doug Emery remain on as Vice-
Chair. Seconded by Jeanne Elson. Unanimous agreement.
D. Other: No other old business.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Book Sale, April 22, 1989:· Notices about the book sale
are being sent out. Many boxes have already been
collected and are being stored in the Library Activity
Room.
B. Other: Dennis Simmons moved that Carol Brenckle get
together a July or August barbecue for the Library
Commission members, staff and Friends of the Library.
Seconded by Carol Brenckle. Motion Carried.
9. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
Carole Brenckle extended her welcome to Jeanne Elson.
Dennis Simmons expressed his appreciation for the Library
Director's report. Jeanne Elson stated that she
considered a book mobile and library services for the
east end of town to be her top priorities for her
term on the'Library Commission. Janice R°des expressed
her strong support for the additional staff person in
the library's budget. She hoped the other commissioners
would let the City Council members know their feelings
on this issue.!' Kathy Heus again welcomed Jeanne to the
Commie s ion.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Carol Brenckle moved to adjourn. Seconded
~~,.~~by~ Dennis~Simmons. ~Motion carried.
Patti Truesdell Recordin~ Secretary
for the City of Kenai
April 14, 1989