2005

December 2005

Dr. Fisher made the motion to approve the Library Board Minutes of October 27, 2005. Mr. Harkins seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Cameron made the motion that our guest speak first. Mr. Harkins seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Policy and Bylaws Committee Chair, Laura Vickers stated that the Committee has received documentation regarding the naming of the John Crawford Studio at the SouthShore Library and feels that it meets all the criteria for the naming of a room and recommends to the board that they approve the naming of the John Crawford Studio at the SouthShore Library. Ms. Cameron made the motion to name the John Crawford Studio. Mr. Harkins seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Martin made the motion that the September 22, 2005 minutes be approved as amended. Mr. Argus seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Stines distributed copies of a draft policy on sexual predators for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. The Sheriff's Office will send Libraries information on sexual predators living within a five mile radius of the library. This information will be posted on a public bulletin board at the library along with the internet address for the federal database. Any citizen inquiring would be shown how to access the database for additional information. Mr. Argus made the motion to support Library Services adopted policy. Ms. Fisher seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Martin made the motion that the August 25, 2005 minutes be approved as amended. Mr. Argus seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Stines asked the Library Board for permission to purchase a book for the collection in memory of J. Bob Humphries, a long time Library Board member. Mr. Argus so moved. Dr. Scheuerle seconded. The Library Board Chairman will draft a letter to the family, indicating that the book has been dedicated in Mr. Humphries' memory. The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Fisher moved that the minutes of the July 28, 2005 Library Board meeting be approved. Ms. Reeder seconded. Ms. Davidson made corrections to the minutes. The minutes were approved as amended.

Dr. Scheuerle made the motion that copies of the letter to the editors of thehTampa Tribune and the St. Petersburg Times be sent to all citizens who spoke during the public comments segment of the July Library Board meeting held at the Ruskin Public Library and also to Linda Alexander. Mr. Martin seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Hires made moved that the June 23, 2005 minutes be approved. Mr. Johnson seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Chair Helen Swisshelm the following slate of officers. Chairman - James B. Johnson, Jr., Vice-Chairman - James Martin, Jr., Secretary - William Scheuerle. There were no nominations from the Floor. Ms. Swisshelm asked for acceptance of the slate of officers. The vote was unanimous.

Dr. Scheuerle made the motion that staff implement the extended hours as soon as possible. Ms. Cameron seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Martin made moved that the May 26, 2005 minutes be approved. Ms. O'Rourke seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Swisshelm made the motion that the Library Board remains strongly interested in the site as presented by our Library Director at the Library Board meeting of June 23, 2005. Mr. Martin seconded. Discussion followed. The motion passed unanimously.

Approval of the Library Board April 28, 2005 Minutes were approved unanimously.

Approval of the Library Board Minutes of February 24, 2005 and March 24, 2005. Mr. Harkins made the motion to accept the February 24, 2005 minutes. Mr. Martin seconded. The February 24, 2005 minutes were approved.

Mr. Corwin made the motion that the March 24, 2005 minutes be accepted. Mr. Johnson seconded. Ms. Swisshelm asked that the minutes be amended to clarify the Budget Committee's report. Ms. Swisshelm moved that March 24, 2005 minutes be approved as amended. Mr. Martin seconded. The minutes were approved as amended.

Mrs. Vickers made the motion for a change in the order of the agenda. Mrs. Cameron seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Cameron made the motion to rewrite the letter to Ms. Bean. Ms. Cameron amended her motion to include directing staff to meet with Architectural Services and to report to the Board with a plan for the North Tampa Library. Ms. Swisshelm seconded. The motion passed unanimously as amended.

Ms. Swisshelm made the motion that the trip to the Fishhawk site be scheduled for May 26th at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Hires seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Policy and Bylaws Committee: Chair, Alma Hires stated that the Committee had two recommendations. The naming of the break room in the John F. Germany genealogy department (2nd floor of the west building) for Ceta Rodgers Armitage. Ms. Armitage is a person who has worked very diligently and very long with genealogy projects here at the library. The recommendation passed unanimously.

The naming of the South County Library the SouthShore Regional Library. The recommendation passed unanimously.

Mrs. Vickers asked the members to vote on the recommended ranking by the Planning Committee. Mrs. Vickers called for the vote: All those in favor of accepting this list as written from the Planning Committee please signify by a show of hands. The Motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Scheuerle made the motion to move number four East Urban - Brandon Refurbishment below number eight which is East Urban Planning Region - Fishhawk Library and to eliminate, at least at this time, number nine New Tampa Regional replacement of roof until we receive further information. Mr. Harkins seconded. Mrs. Vickers asked for the vote: "All those who wish to accept the changes as stated in Dr. Scheuerle's motion please signify by a show of hands." The motion passed unanimously.

Mrs. Vickers called for the vote on the Budget Committee's recommendation that the two items be added to the 3% Efficiencies Summary. Discussion followed. The motion passed unanimously.

Mrs. Vickers called for the vote on the "Yes" designation for the elimination of the Manager of Services and Evaluation position. This issue had received a tie vote from the Committee. Discussion followed. The Board motion passed eight to one.

Policy and Bylaws Committee: Chair, Alma Hires stated that the Committee recommends for approval the Limited Use Agreement received from the West Gate Friends of the Library to host an Art, Wine, and Music event on May 5th. The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Scheuerle moved that the minutes of the January 27, 2005, Library Board meeting be approved as presented. Mr. Harkins seconded. The minutes were approved as corrected.

Mr. Harkins made the motion to adjust the order of business placing Mike Kelly, Director of Real Estate following the comments from the public. Dr. Scheuerle seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Harkins made a motion that the Library Board Chairman write a letter to Mr. Gordon requesting support of a crosswalk and sidewalks. Mrs. Swisshelm seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Harkins made the motion that the agenda be changed to allow the Library Board to make a presentation to Jan Platt. Dr. Fisher seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Harkins made the motion that changes be made to the letter inviting Mr. Sollenberger to the April 28th Library Board meeting . Mr. Corwin seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Martin made the motion that the Unfunded Capital Improvement Projects be accepted as presented today. Mr. Harkins seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Harkins made the motion to accept the Meeting Room Naming Policy. The motion was seconded. Discussion followed.

Approval of the December 2, 2004 Library Board Minutes - Ms. Swisshelm moved that the minutes be approved as presented. Mr. Harkins seconded. The minutes were approved unanimously.

Mr. Stines requested a change in the order of business. Ms. Vickers made the motion to change the order of business. Mr. Harkins seconded. Motion passed unanimously.