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PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD __
Ci i _l CLERK
MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 1982 -- 7:00 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS: Don Morgan, President
Lloyd Spawn, Vice-president
Jerry Johnson
Sarah Bennett
Christine Kneeland
Linda Carbajal
Toni Sigl
PRESENT: LIBRARY BOARD -- Don Morgan, Lloyd Spawn, Sarah Bennett, Christine
Kneeland, Jerry Johnson, Tom Sigl; LIBRARY STAFF -- Jane Davis,
Robert Holzfaster.
The meeting was called to order by Don Morgan, President. The minutes of the
previous meeting were approved as distributed. There was no correspondence.
Jane Davis, Library Director, reported that interviews for the Children's
Librarian position would be held on December 16 and 17. The candidate chosen
will begin employmen+ as soon as possible.
The statistical report for November, 1982, was distributed.
Robert Holzfaster, Administrative Aide, reported that 1982 budgeted funds are
being encumbered for 1982 budget closeout as instructed by the Finance Depart-
ment. He also reported that the new custodial service, A-1 Janitorial, was
working out satisfactorily.
Under Old Business, Don Morgan reported that he, Jane Davis, Robert Holzfaster,
Dolores Moodie and Kris Keller attended a meeting of the Larimer County Library
Services Board on December 6. Nona Thayer, Chairman of the Larimer County
Board of Commissioners, attended the meeting also. She emphasized the fact
that Larimer County Commissioners could not support libraries in Larimer County
beyond the present level of funding because of lack of available money. This
was particularly discouraging to all the municipal libraries represented at
the meeting. Estes Park and Loveland Public Libraries are also concerned about
the Larimer County contribution for library service. Ms. Thayer said that the
problems of the borrower's fee to be charged by the Fort Collins Public Library
would have to be addressed by the Fort Collins City Council.
Jane Davis reminded the Board members that the staff Christmas party will be
held in the Delatour Room beginning at 11:30 on December 15.
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Under New Business, Don Morgan called for an election of officers. He
announced that he had served long enough as Board President and called for
nominations for that position.
Sarah Bennett nominated Lloyd Spawn. Jerry Johnson seconded the nomination.
Spawn was elected Board President by unanimous ballot. Don Morgan nominated
Christine Kneeland for Vice-president. Jerry Johnson seconded the motion.
Ms. Kneeland was elected by unanimous ballot.
Ms. Bennett expressed the appreciation of the members of the Board to Don
Morgan for his service as Board President. Mr. Morgan stated that he has
enjoyed his terms in that office.
Sarah Bennett recommended that Jane Davis no longer serve as secretary to the
Library Board. The matter was referred to the incoming president.
The book, Zeralda's Ogre, by Tomi Ungerer, has been challenged by a library
patron. Sarah Bennett, Christine Kneeland and Jane Davis were appointed to
a committee to read and evaluate the book and report back to the board members
at the January meeting.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Davis, Secretary Pro-tem