HomeMy WebLinkAbout101810Port Townsend Library Advisory Board Minutes
October 1 S, 2010 4:00 P.M. Pink House
Members present: Eileen Price, Wes Eng, Fran Post, Bill Maxwell
Members absent: Ben Dow, Caitlin Harrison, Ken Dane
Staff present: Theresa Percy
Scribe: Eileen Price
Minutes of last meeting: Pending
Public Comment — None
Communications — A patron attended commented to Bill that the PTPL advisory board is "lacking in
transparency."
Friends Report — The latest book sale was very successful, both in books sold and Friends
memberships.
Foundation Report — Theresa reported that Cameron McPherson is doing a wonderful job as interim
board chair.
• Staff Reports — None submitted.
Director's Report —
• Seattle author Jamie Ford spoke before a packed house at the library on October 14'h. Theresa
applauded Cris Wilson's work in putting this event together.
• The memorandum of understanding was signed between the library and the schools.
• Theresa is working with Beverly Shelton on a proposal to First Federal to fund an upgrade to
the current automated library system. They hope to have the proposal ready to present in
January.
• The first week of December is the projected date to officially launch the library capital
campaign.
• The 0 annual dessert auction will be held on November 17 at 6:30 at the library
Old Business - None
Meeting adjourned at 5:15. Next meeting is Monday, Novemberl5th, 4:00 p.m., at The
Pink House
11