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PORT TOWNSEND LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
14 August 1984
Present: Cheryl Van Dyke, John Marckworth, Laurie Stewart,
Vicki Lea - Shelton, Beverly Lamb and Pete Kaiser.
Building Committee Reports:
1) Pete Kaiser recommended attention be given to the ivy on
the building and surrounding area that has grown significantly
in recent months.
Motion: Approval of up to $50 for selective
pruning and trimming of ivy climbinb on
building. Passed.
Pete Kaiser will also dig around stair walls to prevent
further unauthorized movement of wall due to ivy growth.
2) Laurie Stewart reported receiving a bid from Tom Plut for
painting the ramp on the back of the building and the metal
cap around the roof ($425 & $625).
Suggestion made to check with Friends for possible
project -- painting ramp. Requested additional bids for
painting metal cap on roof.
3) Flagpole replacement, estimate $200. Possible Friends
project or American Legion donation?
Vouchers signed.
_Workshop in Librar Leadershi . September 20 -22, Yakima
Holiday Inn. 35 covers all costs, except transportation.
LSCA grant administered through Washington State Library
provides remaining costs. Attendees: Bev & Vicki;
probably Sue, Maybe Cheryl and Laurie.
Librarian's Report:
1) Friends made $700 at the Book Sale at the Jefferson
County Fair.
2) Photocopy machine is producing revenue and providing
sufficient income to cover in -house photocopying.
3) Local Book Month Reception, October 21.
4) Bev checking on legality of serving liquor at special
events in the library.
5) Children's book bin will be offered for sale to other
libraries. Not useful to library.
6) Postpone policy review until September meeting.
7) Shelving estimates available at next board meeting.
A possible emergency fund item to replace collapsed
periodical shelving.
Next board meeting: August 28, 7:30pm.
Handouts: Copy of letter to Janis Hunt, copy of letter
inviting local author to reception, Statistical sheet
of libraries Policies: General Lib. Objectives ,P Q1,cies:
Personnel Policy, Librarian's Report & Budget �/i.84.