LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD                                                                                        UNAPPROVED

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 5, 2007

 

Session 07-06 a Regular Meeting of the Library Advisory Board was called to order on June 5, 2007 at 6:05 pm by Chair Lord

at the Homer City Hall Conference Room located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.

 

PRESENT:        BOARDMEMBERS:   KEFFER, WAGNER, FAULKNER, HAWFIELD, LORD                                  

ABSENT:         BOARDMEMBERS    MARTIN, SEAMAN

                      LIBRARY DIRECTOR HILL (EXCUSED)

                                                                                                                                

STUDENT:       LETTIS (ABSENT-EXCUSED)

 

STAFF:            DEPUTY CITY CLERK KRAUSE

 

 

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 

HAWFIELD/WAGNER- MOVED TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA AS WRITTEN.

No discussion.

VOTE:  YES.  NON-OBJECTION.  UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

Motion carried.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

 

There were no comments from the public.

 

 

RECONSIDERATION

 

There was no reconsideration.

 

 

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

          

A.        Minutes of the May 8, 2007 meeting

 

FAULKNER – MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES.

Chair Lord wanted to amend the minutes to show she was present.

FAULKNER/HAWFIELD – MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED.

There was no additional discussion.

VOTE: YES. NON-OBJECTION.  UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Motion carried.

VISITORS & COMMUNICATIONS

 

None.

 

 

STAFF & COUNCIL REPORT/COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOROUGH REPORTS

 

A.        Statistical Report for May 2007

 

There was no Statistical Report.

 

Boardmember Hawfield asked if there was any new information regarding the Friends of the Homer Library Coordinator position. Boardmember Faulkner commented that the position closed Monday, June 4, 2007 after being re-advertised. Boardmember Hawfield commented that he will wait until Library Director Hill returns or the next meeting to get more information.

 

Boardmember Hawfield inquired about the status of the vandalism and behavior of the younger patrons of the library. Chair Lord commented that Library Director Hill reported during the May meeting that they were learning to co-exist. Boardmember Faulkner commented that the security cameras were delivered. Chair Lord replied she had read in the paper the cost of the cameras and could not believe how expensive it was.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

None

 

 

PENDING BUSINESS

          

A.                Planning for the Future: Survey –

 

Chair Lord updated the Boardmembers that Sue Coble delivered information on the survey to Library Director Hill and they were to meet to discuss the item. There was a brief discussion on what had been prepared. It was agreed to wait until the next meeting to hear from Library Director Hill.

 

Chair Lord asked Boardmember Hawfield the status on the communication protocol for the library. Boardmember Hawfield replied that he has been unable to meet with Library Director Hill due to scheduling conflicts and hopes to have it completed for the next meeting. Boardmember Hawfield explained what the Communication Protocol was about, why the need, and who should be the spokesperson for the library. Chair Lord added that it would identify the roles of the Library Staff, the Board, and Friends.

 

B.        New Library – Comments, Responses, Issues, and Challenges

 

Boardmember Wagner commented she had someone ask her what was the balance owed on the new library and what the appraisal amount was on the old building. It was estimated by Chair Lord that the balance was around two million for the new library and the appraisal was approximately five hundred thousand. Boardmember Hawfield asked if there was any direct interest in the old building. Chair Lord believed there were several interested parties. All Boardmembers agreed that it was a great location and should be easily sold.

 

C.        LEED Plaque and Certificate Ceremony

 

Chair Lord was not able to confirm any definite plans, she did speak with the Architect for the Library, and he stated that he had not been contacted. She did hear that the Mayor of Anchorage was quite embarrassed that Homer beat Anchorage by having the first LEED public building in Alaska. There was consensus by the Boardmembers present that Homer is the clear leader. Boardmember Hawfield did hear that a group working under contract for Four Acres, was performing a survey regarding outstanding public buildings and that the Pratt Museum and the Library were to be on the list.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

          

A.        LAB Elections – Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary

 

Chair Lord opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson.

 

Boardmember Hawfield submitted his name for nomination of Chair.

 

KEFFER/FAULKNER – NOMINATED MIKE HAWFIELD FOR POSITION OF CHAIR.

 

There was no discussion.

 

Chair Lord closed the nominations.

 

VOTE: YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

Chair Lord opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairperson.

 

KEFFER/FAULKNER – NOMINATED NANCY LORD FOR VICE CHAIR.

 

Chair Lord stated she preferred to serve as the Liaison to Friends. Ms. Keffer said she preferred the liaison position but would serve as Vice Chair. Chair Lord stated she has served on the Library Board for a very long time in the Chair or Vice Chair position and felt someone else should be given the opportunity. Boardmember Hawfield stated that he felt either candidate would be a good choice, but that with Chair Lord’s experience, long connection with overall development of the library, and strong leadership skills she would be a strong connection and good opportunity to develop some interesting movement within both groups.

 

WAGNER/LORD – NOMINATED ANN KEFFER FOR THE VICE CHAIR POSITION

 

There were no further nominations. Chair Lord closed the nominations.

 

VOTE: YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

Chair Lord opened the floor for nominations for Liaison to the Friends of the Homer Library.

 

WAGNER/FAULKNER – NOMINATED NANCY LORD FOR POSITION OF LIAISON TO FRIENDS.

 

There were no further nominations. Chair Lord closed the nominations.

 

VOTE: YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

KEFFER/WAGNER – NOMINATED LINDA MARTIN FOR THE POSITION OF SECRETARY.

 

There were no further nominations. Chair Lord closed the nominations.

 

VOTE: YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

Chair Lord commented that she could not promise to attend every meeting of the Friends, but would do her very best to at least every other meeting and then be able to coordinate and report to the Library Board and Friends.

 

INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS

 

NONE.

 

COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE

 

None.

 

COMMENTS OF THE CITY STAFF

 

None.

 

COMMENTS OF THE COUNCILMEMBER (If one is assigned)

 

None.

 

COMMENTS OF THE BOARD

 

Boardmember Keffer responded that this was a very short meeting.

 

Boardmember Faulkner wanted to know about canceling the July Meeting since the August and September meetings were usually budget meetings.

 

Boardmember Hawfield stated he would not be at the August meeting. He suggested that the date could be moved if needed. He asked Chair Lord if she would have some time to meet and discuss some things in the next few weeks.

 

Boardmember Wagner was not sure if she would be attending the next meeting or not. She offered congratulations to Boardmember Hawfield.

 

COMMENTS OF THE CHAIR

 

Chair Lord stated that Library Director Hill would not be at the August meeting. She commented that if the other Boardmembers found that they would not be able to attend the meeting in July to let Library Director Hill know as soon as possible to cancel the meeting. She felt that if there was a quorum the meeting should be held.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board Chair Lord adjourned the meeting at 6:39 pm.  The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2007 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.

 

 

 

 

                                                                

 Renee Krause, Deputy City Clerk I

 

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