Wilton Manors Library Advisory Board

Library Advisory Board Meeting July 6, 2015 Meeting called to order at 5:34PM Board Members Present: Barbara Gail Cuthbertson Jeffrey Ferraro Bennett Quade Lillian Robertson Betty Winslow Nicole Killmer-Aiternate Richard St. Denis-Aiternate Richard Sterling-Library Director Carol Clark, and Fred Johnson were absent Additions, Changes or Deletions to the Agenda: None Presentations: None Comments from the Public: None Approval of Minutes: Board members reviewed the minutes of May 18, 2015. One change requested by Bennett Quade regarding the correct spelling of his last name. Second changes requested by Barbara Gail Cuthbertson regarding the correct spelling of her last name. Motion to approve made by Betty Winslow, second by Barbara Gail Cuthbertson. Minutes approved with corrections. Unfinished Business: Rick discussed collections agency, Unique Management with regards to past due fines, etc. Total fines due to the library total $80,000. Most of the fines owed total $50 or more and accounts for $30,000 of the total due to the library for past due fines. Patrick is supportive of the idea of a collection agency to collect fines due to the library, Rick further stated he completed a questionnaire from BRAC and answered their questions regarding library budget, etc. However, the library budget was not discussed at the last BRAC meeting. Library Director's Report: Rick presented his report citing statistics for the second quarter 2015, expiring terms for four current members of the board and a library automated system, Verso and the need for a RFID system. Further details may be found in the report attached to the minutes. Rick requested board members advocate for funding for the RFID system and to restore the book budget to the original request during budget hearings for the FY 15-16 City Budget. New Business: The chair, Jeffrey Ferraro, presented the Annual Report. Discussion focused on the making minor tweaks to the report, but the board overall was very satisfied with the report and information it is to convey to the city commissioners. Mr. Ferraro will revise the report based on the recommendations and deliver to the city commissioners via e-mail by July 26, including the city manager and Richard Sterling. Mickel Field will be dedicated on July 25 at 1Oam. Rick requested board members advocate with the city manager to permit the library be closed so staff can assist during the dedication festivities. Further discussion ensued regarding the library budget. Request for Placement of Items on Next Meeting Agenda: None requested. Reports from Board Members: None Adjournment: Motion by Barbara Gail Cuthbertson and second by Betty Winslow Next Meeting Date: October 26, 2015 at 5:30pm Adjourned at 7:00pm Adopted October 26, 2•'1-'W~­ , J /'-