Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

ROSWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 4:00 p.m. October 25, 2012 Bondurant Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Marna Hunt, Magil Duran, Judy Armstrong, Patti Bristol and Linda Madrid MEMBERS ABSENT: Elizabeth Shamas OTHERS PRESENT: Barbara Patterson, City Attorney; Stacye Hunter, Assistant City Manager; Savino Sanchez, City Council Library Liaison; Betty Long, Library Director; and Kay Carrasco, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER: Marna Hunt, President, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Members present noted. A quorum was present. MINUTES: Ms. Hunt asked if there were any corrections/additions to the minutes of the September 27, 2012 meeting. There were none. Mr. Duran moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Dr. Armstrong, and the motion passed. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Director Betty Long presented her written report; in addition to her written report, Ms. Long addressed other matters: • Earlier this week, the Library and Roswell SAFE Coalition co-sponsored a program of outreach to the community, focusing on safety issues during the holidays. Topics such as carbon monoxide poisoning, fires from various holiday decorations and displays, and other issues were covered by the Roswell Fire Department, Police Dept., Sheriff’s Dept., and the State Police. News of interest is that Knox boxes (a keyed lockbox that only first responders can access) are now available for individual residences. More than 30 people attended the event. • Ms. Long distributed new bookmarks with financial information regarding Bond B, the general obligation bond for libraries, which will be on the November ballot. The original bookmarks were modified to correct the information on how much property taxes would increase because actually, this  bond will not raise taxes! A previous bond is expiring, making the current Bond B a straight-across replacement cost, not an increase. • Planning has already begun for next year’s Summer Reading program. One of our Children’s Dept. employees will attend a workshop next month. REPLACEMENT BOARD MEMBER: Ms. Long reported that she has had three persons recommended by various current Board members to fill the unexpired term of Danny Armijo, and had shared the information by email as it came in. The Board members discussed the choices; not all were known to all members, though everyone knew at least some. Ms. Long reviewed the procedure, reminding the Board that the Mayor may not choose from this list at all, as is his right. Dr. Armstrong moved that all three names be submitted. Ms. Madrid seconded. The motion passed and Ms. Long said that she would send the list to Mayor Jurney the next day. OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Hunt said that she is always impressed with the Value of Services report which is part of the Director’s Report each month; it is very gratifying to see the work of the Library expressed as dollar figures, how that really demonstrates the Library’s value to the community. Ms. Madrid spoke of how much she loves the new self-checkout systems, which she uses a lot as she gathers materials for the Books on Wheels program. The machines are attractive, easy to use, and actually fun. ADJOURN- MENT: The meeting was adjourned by Ms. Hunt at 4:20pm. NEXT MEETING: January 24, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. in the Bondurant Room. Marna Hunt, President Kay Carrasco, Recording Secretary