HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-27-2012 Regular MeetingMinutes of Meeting: Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees
Monday, February 27, 2012
The meeting wa s held in t he FPL upstairs co nference room and called to order at 5 :3 5 p.m . by Martin Lenaux. Others in
attendance were Carson Nico lson , Molly Peterson , Frie da W ard , Cec il Christenberry, and Tamara Dean -Library Dire cto r .
The minutes from the January 2012 meeting were subm itted and approved.
Reports :
Library director, Tamara Dean , gave a revie w of the Library employee, statis tical , and financial reports. While reviewing
the statistical reports , t he Board discussed thee-p latform circulation process and trends. After review by tho se
present, all reports were accepted as presented.
Business:
The Board discussed the Faulk ner State Community College lease contract and its impact on the library. Discu ss ion
included assessme nt of the lib rary 's future need s for the upstairs spaces currently being leased by Faulkner. The Board
agreed to continue reviewing this item of business during the upcom ing months .
Tamara advised the Board that a local scout was work in g with the City of Fairhope to p lan for and construct a fence
around the libra ry's garbage cans in the rear of the building. It is an Eagle Scout project.
The Board noted that the Book Sculpture had been insta lled in front of the library . Tamara noted that the artist
commented that thi s was the "sm oothest insta llation " in which she had been involved .
The next Board meeting will be held at 5 :30 on March 19th at the library .
With no furth er business to discuss , the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p .m .
Respectfully Subm itted by : Molly Peterson