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PORT TOWNSEND PUBLIC IBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
October 16, 1989
Call to order 7:35 pm. Signed vouchers.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved; (September 25).
Lars will be absent in November. Next meeting date was later set for 11 -20.
Lib,m Director: circulation has come back, up over last year. Ease of
parking a factor; people generally seem to like ease of access to
this location.
Skateboarding contest and demonstration October.15 a success, different
people, some out of town, but didn't have parental approval to compett..
No known injuries. Comments on positive aspects of contest.
MacArthur Foundation has furnished 23 videos.
Building Committee: Schedule is for completion first week in March.
Lease at temporary location is month to month, 30 days notice.
Project visited with Bob Little; inspected plumbing, disuossed change
orders. Ciro. Desk now is in regular budget. There are drainage
changes in site development.
Future problems: plaster on first floor walls need work, not in
contract; also possible upstairs walls. Also front door frame.
In Bev's absence, Beth will handle vouchers a *c.
Anne — reported that the IRS non — profit report is ready to sign and mail.
Personnel: Barbara has been sick for some time, may be out indefinitely.
Library is shorthanded. Plan th have Isabel, page, work more hours
during Bev's absence, at higher rate = regular beginning rate. May
cost about $500.
MOTION MSP, on1ars' suggestion of letter from Board to Barlwara, theme
valuable member of staff, hope will return soon. Bev to write,
Lard to sign.
alget — Lars and Budget Committee will meet with City Finance Committee;
Bev will be absent.
Pink Houses Anne.reported on meeting this day; considering firms for
evaluation of work to rehabilitate house. All qualified, recommEnded
by Hist. and National Trust. Anne recounted to Pink House Committee
the techniques used by Library for selection. Committee formulated
questions to pin down % principal time, vs. staff, number of meetings,
etc.
Committee is to consider s{ie plans, after preliminaries such as
evaluatior��ffirms. Anne recommends letter from Library Board to Pink
hse Comm, copy to City Council, on need for access to new front door,
facing Harrison Street. Also to mention need for a more balanced
Committee. However problems with the latter were discussed, better
for Lars to takk with Mayor about lack of balance.
Also in letter, need forxandicapped parking; visual aspect- impact
of Pink House.
MOTION: Bev will draft letter, consult with Anne. Lars also requested
that City be notified that Board included alternates in its planning;
and update on status of building project.
On pledges not paid: Bev has list, about 20. Should find volunteer to
handle; Sue will work with Janet.
Adjourn 9 :30 pm. E. P.Kaiser
Minuting Secretary
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