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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
August 27, 1990
Called to order 7 :30 pm. after signing vouchers.
Present :Watson, Sidle, Steurer, Mortenson; Director Shelton,
Jean Dunbar, Friends of the Library; Sheila Westerman, City Council.
Minutes of last meeting approved.
LIBRARY: new copy machine being purchased. Old one of little value.
Jean suggested donation to Chamber office, may be better than theirs.
Budget was discussed. Meeting Room was used 31 times in month. Video
equipluent is at High School, being used; may move all video to Library
to allow more use by students; in accordance with grant terms, could
be restricted to students part time.
FRIENDS: Jean reported book sale a success. Reported on bank funds.
Approved Copier; and Bike Rack is ready to be installed. Fund
raising to be considered. As to Sunday opening with volunteers,
most are burned out; consider later. B. J. Russell is to be on
Landscape Committee. As to Art Exhibits, good but lots of work.
As to Adventures in Learning, Peg Lewis is travelling; later.
Children's room: needs group seating, possible bldg by woodworking
class at school. Bev commented it isn't sure what is needed;
consider tpbents and big kids.
MOTION, MSA, thanking Friends of the Library for copier.
PUBLIC: Barbara Marseille spoke on fate of old books in shelves of
Carnegie Room, possible stealing, need protection. Bev says
doubtful if worth keeping, and is not in favor of locked cases.
Better to sort, keep some and sell rest. Kaiser offered to make list.
CORRESPONDENCE: Pt. Townsend Arts Commission interested in public 'forum'
for poetry and prose, place for 'juried' displays. Possibly Library
Board could jury; Bev remarked not in their job description. As
to displays, Board again prefers limited time, not permanent.
Sue commented OK in principle, to be worked out, offered to be rep
to Arts Comm. Board signified interest, desire to work with the
Commission. They should be able to help with rotating art exhibits.
BUILDING: Specs for Roof job finished, advertised, bid opening Sept. 11.
Some responses are for only part of the job.
LANDSCAPING: Make described Committee, chaired by Gwen. Jean said B.J.
Russell to be member. Bev said funds not set, may be up to $10 thou.
Received 5 applications for Designer, Committee is visiting examples
of work.
Outside Water Taps: Mike will talk to plumbers. Locations not fixed,
related to earth moving for landscaping.
MOTION: Mike to look into plans and costs, MSA.
Lars and Sue mentioned that remaining bldg. fund is committed to roof.
Lister lines and taps to be paid otherwise.
BOARD MEETINGS: need special meeting for roof job approval: Sept. 17.
And Regular Meeff g for vouchers etc., Sept. 24.
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PORT TOWNSEND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Regular Meeting
August 27, 1990
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PUBLIC INPUT — Kaiser described existing planting in front of Library,
#3 on map of grounds, and suggested that it be exempted from removal
or significant alteration by new landscaper. Described 13anting as
successful, very drought — tolerant, and well known on street. After
discussion,
MOTION , MSA: Regaxding the existing planting between the front steps,
No. 3 on the map:
The consensus of the Library Board is that the planting was well done
and has performed well under drought conditions; and that i* may
be considered essentially completed.
This does not preclude addition and replacement of plants as desired,
and installation of a watering system.
The Library Board asks the Landscape Committee to discuss this, and
to consider incorporating this view of Planting axea No. 3 in their
instructions for the Landscape Designer.
BUDGET, 1991: Need service agreement on Elevator, add to budget. Also
to use 49/6 figure on personnel costs to match City. Sue mentioned
that the new schedule with Monday opening 1 -5 pm. is included
in 1991 Budget.
MOTION. MSA: To accept 1991 budget presentation-"as described.
Bev — another supplementary Budget for Bn3lding will be submitted.
. Anne -- working on IRS return for Friends, has extension. As to Pink
House, City to decide soon whether to use for City space.
NEW BUSINESS: Bev described children's programs; need study session on
�routh —child planning. To be set up.
Discussion of planning procedures.
ADJOURN 9:40 pm.
E. P. Kaiser
Minuting Secretary
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