HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-2010 Regular MeetingFairhope Library Board Meeting
January 25, 2010
Meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m.
Members present: Tamara Dean, Martin Lanaux, Frieda Ward, Erin Hendricks
The 12/21 meeting minutes were submitted and approved.
Martin requested that all board members review the FPL's five-year plan and be
pr epared to review goals at the next board meeting.
Reports
Employee and statistical reports were submitted for review by Tamara Dean. Total
December circulation was 15,134.
The balance sheet was submitted for review. Tamara stated that the reports were
created and approved by accountant Cindy Wilson. October-December 2009 profit
and loss information was reviewed and all budget figures were in line with monthly
expectations.
Frieda Ward requested that funds donated by the Friends of the FPL not be part of
the annual budget as this amount is not guaranteed and is a discretionary donation.
Library Business
Tamara stated that the Youth Services Coordinator position is currently being
advertised. Applications are being accepted until February 15.
In an effort to increase library income, Tamara proposed that black and white copy
fees be increased from $.10 to $.20 per copy. Frieda Ward and Erin Hendricks
requested that more research be done prior to implementing the fee increase.
Tamara agreed to research copy fees from other Baldwin County libraries and
present that information at the next board meeting.
To further investigate opportunities for library revenue, Frieda requested that staff
create a list of ways to save on costs or increase income and then evaluate the
feasibility of implementing those steps.
Martin Lanaux proposed that Susan Diemert receive a stipend for serving as interim
director during December 2009. The board discussed and approved a $1000 bonus
to Ms. Diemert for that time period.
Tamara informed the board that the library was dealing with a roof leak. The city of
Fairhope has been informed and Tamara is managing the repair schedule with the
city.
Frieda informed the board that the Friends of the FPL will be hosting the Chocolate
and Champagne Fantasy fundraiser on March 13, 2010. The Friends requested that
the board again provide funds for the musical entertainment. The board approved a
$300 donation to the Friends for the event.
Martin urged all board members to purchase tickets and attend the Chocolate and
Champagne Fantasy fundraiser on March 13, 2010.
Martin informed the board that the Fairhope Library Foundation will be hosting the
Hoot Scoot SK prediction race on Friday, April 30. Foundation board chairperson
Mona Lester will be managing the details of the event.
Tamara provided a report regarding Mr . Glenn Byrd . Mr . Byrd was seen loitering
and acting suspiciously in the library on several occasions . Library employees
watched him closely during his last visit to the library. After several attempts to
help him, they felt that it was in the best interest of library patrons to ask him to
leave the premises. Days after his last appearance at the library, Mr. Byrd was
arrested for assault, rape, and exposing himself to a juvenile in the Daphne, AL
Target store. He has been banned from the Loxley, AL library. And Tamara is
meeting with the Fairhope police department on January 26, 2010 to make them
aware of his background.
Meeting adjourned: 6:35 p.m.