April 2008 Public Budget Hearing

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Meeting Room 1B

Attendance
Penny Austin, Steve Moberly, Fred Risinger, Janice Stockton and John Walsh.
Absent
David Ferguson and Randy Paul.
Staff
Ned Baugh, CATS crew, Bonnie Estell, Margaret Harter, Sara Laughlin, Dory Lynch, Kelly Mullis, Sue Sater, Kathy Starks-Dyer, Bara Swinson and Pam Wasmer.
Others

Tom Bunger, Lawrie Hamilton, Rita Lichtenberg, Antonia Matthew, Geoff McKim and Mercy Rodriguez.

Call to Order

President John Walsh called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.

Capital Projects Fund Plan

John Walsh presented brief information on the Capital Projects Fund Plan.

Sara Laughlin presented a Powerpoint presentation, and explained the Library is requesting renewal of the Capital Projects Fund plan to address needs in 2009, 2010, and 2011.  She listed the needs identified from the 2008 community survey of library patrons and identified the different funds available. (See the Capital Project Plan document for details.) 

Public Comment

Rita Lichtenberg asked what the Library is planning to do with the AV area next year.  She would like to see it remain on the first floor and asked Sara to further explain the plans for the area.

Sara responded it is the Library’s intention to leave AV on the first floor where it currently is located.  The Library will hire an architect to draft plans.  Sara explained the plan includes moving audio-books from the area, which would provide more room for movies and music.  Sara said shelving has been ordered for the AV area and added that lighting and carpet also need to be updated in that area.

Antonia Matthew said maximum input should come from the patrons and library staff before moving an area to another part of the library.  She said previous moves didn’t seem to be received well either by staff or by patrons.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.