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Brevard County Library Board Meeting
April 16, 2008
Members Present:
Pat S. Freeman, District I
Carol Hurst, District II
Bill Scott, District IV
Fritz Kawohl, District V
Catherine Schweinsberg, Library Services Director
Absent: Coral Lee Craig, District III
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Brevard Library Services Administration
Debbie Metzger, Exec. Secretary
Cape Canaveral Library
Isabel Matos-Escapa, Director
Central Brevard Library
Camille Johnson, Director
Melbourne Beach Library
Cindy Leist, Director
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Merritt Island Library
Jeff Thompson, Director
Mims/Scottsmoor Library
Lisa Olzewski, Director
Port St. John Library
Dave McMurrin, Director
Theresa Patton, Board
Pamela Ferraro, Board
Suntree/Viera Library
Mary Scholtz, Director
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CALL TO ORDER
The Brevard County Library Board meeting was
called to order on April 16, 2008, at 5:10 p.m. at
the Port St. John Library by Chairman Pat Freeman.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Patton, Friends
of the Port St. John Library.
Approval of Minutes
Ms. Freeman asked for any additions or corrections
to the minutes of the March 19, 2008 regular meeting.
Minutes approved as presented
Correspondence
None
Director's Report
- Florida State Rankings of Brevard County Library
Services reviewed with Board.
- Conversion from present Integrated Library System
(ILS) to TLC is currently underway.
- Flooring replacement has begun at the Mims/Scottsmoor
Library.
- Use of meeting room by City of Cape Canaveral,
City Council still being pursued.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Foundation Report
The Library Foundation is currently working
on three projects. Mobile Library - gas for van; Reading
Festival - writing grants for funding of the program;
the purchase books for children.
Budget
The preliminary budget reduction lists were reviewed
with the Board.
NEW BUSINESS
Library Director Reports
Mr. David McMurrin, Port St. John Library Director,
invited the Board to the new gazebo and playground
dedication. Current events, projects, programs, and
Statistical information were reviewed. Charts outlining
patron, internet, Circulation check-in, and Reference
Activity Averages was distributed. The charts display
the breakdown by day/times, to help pinpoint busy
times.
Mr. Jeff Thompson, Merritt Island Library Director,
presented a slide show comparison of the start of
the Merritt Island Library to present day and what
the future may bring. Anticipated development and
current statistical data was reviewed.
COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
Ms. Freeman thanked the Board members who came to
the meeting.
Mr. Scott was very impressed with both presentations.
He appreciated the charts; felt that all the libraries
should do something along the same line to show where
changes can be made.
Mrs. Hurst agreed with Mr. Scott's comments, and
asked about small government investment funds with
the state. Thanked Port St. John Library for refreshments.
Mrs. Kawhol thanked the directors for their wonderful
presentations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next meeting of the County Library Advisory Board
will be May 21, 2008, at the South Mainland Public
Library at 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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Carol Hurst, Secretary
Brevard County Library Board
Approved by the Brevard County Library Board: May
21, 2008
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