HomeMy WebLinkAbout012682PORT TOWNSEND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING -- January 26, 1982
Presents Konrad Schwencke, Vicki Lea - Shelton, John Marckworth,
Laurie Stewart, Bev Lamb.
Meeting called to order at 8:25pm.
Minutes: Minutes of December 10, 1981, were approved as read by
John Marckworth and will be published later.
Librarian-'s Bev reported that the Friends of the Library Volunteers
Report: are making a significant contribution to the workload.
There are 18 volunteers that have accepted the responsi-
bility of working on a regular basis.
Committee Building maintenance and repair. The ceiling has been
Reports: insulated.
Rob Marean is the library's handyman and is available
on call. He has made repairs on the roof to prevent
leaks, and has made an insert to cover the fireplace
when not in use.
No building plans have been located in the city or
county offices. Bev will contact the Carneige Foundation.
It was agreed that a plan for the entire building should
be a priority. Laurie Stewart will contact Peter McBurney
and Rob Marean for a meeting in early February to evaluate
the building, and for greater direction in developing a
plan.
Unfinished A new rope has been acquired for the flagpole and it
Business: will be installed.
City firemen check the fire extinguisher monthly.
The need for industrial, insurance for volunteers has not
been determined. Bev will check further.
The 1981 expenditure summary should be available in
February.
New Election of offiers for 1982.
Business: Konrad Schwencke re- elected Chairman.
Cheryl Van Dyke re- elected Secretary.
The board will address setting goals for the library
beginning in February. To be considered: Wants /wishes,
problems, long -range goals, priorities, budget, program-
ming, volunteers, physical plant, collection development,
and personnel requirements. Bev will begin the process
with "The State of the Library."
Meeting adjourned at 9:40pm.
Vicki Lea-Shelton
Acting Secretary
Next regular board meeting: February 23, 1982; 8:00pm.