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| Norwalk Public Library Board of Directors Actions |
SEPTEMBER 8, 2005
ATTENDANCE: Mohan Tracy, President; Stan Siegel; Lee Levey; Charles McMullen;
Grace Vetter; Geri D’Amato; Jannie Williams (7:12); Mary Mann (8:15).
STAFF: Les Kozerowitz, Library Director Frank Ferro; Dave Hepworth.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by the President, who noted that Ms. Pugh was unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2005
The following correction was made: On page 3, under “Fundraising Committee Report”, 2nd paragraph, 1st sentence, the spelling of Mr. Griffin’s name was corrected.
At 7:12 p.m., Ms. Williams arrived at the meeting.
** MR. LEVEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED.
** MRS. D’AMATO SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED WITH ONE ABSTENTION (MRS. VETTER).
MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 2005
The following correction was made: On page 2, 4th paragraph, 2nd sentence, the first “$150” was deleted.
** MS. WILLIAMS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED.
** MR. LEVEY SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED WITH ONE ABSTENTION (MRS. VETTER).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
The President said that the press conference this morning was well attended and uplifting. Three engraved bricks were presented to the City, the Second Taxing District and the State Library. The Buy A Brick program is doing well. Many board members were present.
The President said that the library’s web page is terrific, but she did not know how to get to the web page from the Library’s site. Mr. Siegel said there is not yet a link.
At 8:15 p.m., Ms. Mann arrived at the meeting.
Mr. Siegel said there is a link from the library web site to the fundraising site. He will ask Wendy to provide a link.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Kozerowitz reviewed his written report.
** MRS. VETTER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD “NORWALK READS PROGRAM” TO
THE AGENDA UNDER NEW BUSINESS.
** MRS. D’AMATO SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS
LOBBY DISPLAY FIXTURE
Mr. Kozerowitz requested $2,100 from private funds to purchase and install a slatwall and newspaper display system for the lobby of the Main Library.
Mr. Siegel asked if they should wait to do this at the same time as the new circulation desk. Mr. Kozerowitz said that Mayor Knopp had suggested incorporating other improvements to the lobby area. He is obtaining bids to replace the carpeting in the lobby. Mr. Kozerowitz can ask the vendor to fabricate the item and hold up on installation. Mr. Ferro said shop drawings for the desk are still being revised.
Mr. Levey said that a redesign of the lobby entrance for energy reasons has been discussed. He hoped what they approve will not affect that. Mr. Kozerowitz said there would be no impact.
** MR. MCMULLEN MOVED TO APPROPRIATE A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $2,100 TO PURCHASE
AND INSTALL A SLATWALL AND NEWSPAPER DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR THE LOBBY OF THE MAIN
LIBRARY.
** MRS. D’AMATO SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED WITH ONE VOTE IN OPPOSITION (MRS. VETTER).
THE NORWALK READS PROGRAM
Mr. Kozerowitz requested a $2,500 contribution to the Norwalk Reads Program from private funds.
** MRS. VETTER MOVED TO APPROPRIATE A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $2,500 FROM PRIVATE
FUNDS FOR A CONTRIBUTION TO THE NORWALK READS PROGRAM.
** MS. MANN SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
OLD BUSINESS
21ST CENTURY FUND REPORT
Mr. Siegel said that the press conference was very successful. They will now start their campaign in the Hour tomorrow. Mayor Knopp bought a brick for $150. Mr. Siegel received two phone calls and one e-mail today. Right now, they have 16 bricks sold. He and Mr. Kozerowitz will make a presentation at the Chamber of Commerce on September 20th at a luncheon. They will offer a free brick if 20% of the members buy a brick.
Mr. Siegel reviewed the new official configuration of bricks. He said he would assume that Mayor Knopp would have another press conference regarding the topping off of the steel.
Mr. Siegel said that the Second District will put inserts in with their water bills. The 21st Century Fund will just have to pay for the printing of the insert. The District has been given the opportunity to illuminate the flagpole.
Mr. Levey asked about the status of larger contributors. Mr. Siegel said that Senator Duff obtained a $2,000 grant from the William Pitt Foundation. He also contacted Spinaker, and Mr. Siegel will follow up. The Chamber of Commerce is working on a contact with Garden Cinema. Baywater Properties will make personal contacts. One frustration is the inability to obtain a contribution from Stew Leonards. Mr. Levey said he would contact the Exchange Club. Mr. Siegel said that the Norwalk Women’s Club is interested. Elizabeth Novarro facilitated a $2,000 contribution from the GE Corporation.
The President asked about the Oyster Festival. Mr. Siegel said he felt it would be a waste of labor and materials to participate.
ADJOURNMENT
** MRS. D’AMATO MOVED TO ADJOURN.
** MR. MCMULLEN SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Telesco
Telesco Secretarial Services
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