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| Norwalk Public Library Board of Directors Actions |
OCTOBER 6, 2005
ATTENDANCE: Mohan Tracy, President; Mary Mann; Mary Pugh; Stan Siegel; Charles McMullen; Grace Vetter; Lee Levey; Jannie Williams (7:10).
STAFF: Les Kozerowitz, Library Director; Frank Ferro; Dave Hepworth.
OTHERS: Mary Oster, League of Women Voters.
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by the President.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2005
The following corrections were made: On page 1, under “Attendance”, Ms. Mann arrived at 7:15, not 8:15. In the last paragraph on the page, “from the library site to the library board page” was added to the end of the last sentence.
** MR. MCMULLEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED.
** MRS. VETTER SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Kozerowitz said that Mrs. D’Amato was unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
The President introduced Ms. Oster.
The President said that the link from the library web site to the library board web site has been set up and works well.
The President pointed out various newspaper articles such as the one about the September 29th topping off ceremony.
The President said that there had been a demonstration yesterday on how to download an e-book.
At 7:10, Ms. Williams arrived at the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Oster presented “Know Norwalk”, a comprehensive guide to government in Norwalk and gave copies to Mr. Kozerowitz. This booklet was put together with the assistance of the President and Mr. Siegel.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Kozerowitz reviewed his written report. Regarding the Phoenix, he said they need to get this statue out of the foundry. Mr. Levey said he would check with his wife, but he thought they might be able to locate the statue on his front lawn. He will also speak with a mason he is working with regarding a base.
Mr. Kozerowitz said he has been requesting an upgraded AV system through the past few Capital budgets. The AV Davie company submitted a price of $2,525, which he can request through the next Operating budget. Mr. Levey said that this is a life safety issue. He sits on the Health & Public Safety Committee and this request should be presented to the City on that basis. Mr. Kozerowitz will speak with Mr. Hamilton.
Mr. Kozerowitz said that there are two policies that need to be reviewed:
1. Endowment Policy
2. Staff Development Fund Policy
Mr. Kozerowitz distributed copies of the current policies.
NEW BUSINESS
FORMING A TASK FORCE TO CREATE A MARKETING PLAN FOR THE LIBRARY
Mr. Siegel discussed his marketing proposal and suggested that the ad hoc fundraising committee be morphed into this committee.
Discussion took place. Mrs. Vetter pointed out that the board manual called for an advertising and public relations committee. Mr. Siegel explained his philosophy regarding the need for marketing.
Discussion took place on what would be looked into by the committee proposed by Mr. Siegel. Mr. Siegel suggested forming a task force to create a marketing plan for the library, which would be separate from fundraising.
SETTING UP A FRIENDS LIAISON COMMITTEE
The President said they could ask the Friends to share their minutes with the Library Board. They could ask Mr. Ferro to report back to them. The idea is to develop a relationship with the Friends Board.
Mr. Siegel spoke of the need to become more familiar with the members of the Friends.
Mr. Ferro suggested that one Library Board member per month be rotated to attend the Friends meeting. Mr. Siegel said that the Chairman of the suggested committee would have the responsibility of maintaining a relationship with the Friends.
Extensive discussion took place.
Mr. Levey suggested inviting the President of the Friends to the next meeting for an open discussion to be taken back to the Friends Board.
** MR. LEVEY MOVED TO INVITED SALLY SALANCY TO THE NEXT LIBRARY BOARD MEETING.
** MR. SIEGEL SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
OLD BUSINESS
21ST CENTURY FUND REPORT
Mr. Siegel said they have a total of $50,000. A meeting has been set up with Joe Passero of Klaff’s on October 19th. They are still working to get to Stew Leonards and others. The General Manager of WSTC/WNLK wants to provide $3,000 worth of PSAs, which Mr. Siegel felt were a waste of time. In addition, the General Manager wants 20 bricks for this contribution. There was consensus that this offer should be turned down.
Mr. Siegel will make presentation to the Woman’s Club on March 16th. They have sold 50 bricks to date. Mr. Kozerowitz will speak to the Romeo’s tomorrow.
ADJOURNMENT
** MR. LEVEY MOVED TO ADJOURN.
** MR. MCMULLEN SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Telesco
Telesco Secretarial Services
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