City of Pinellas Park, Florida
Barbara S. Ponce Public Library
Library Board Meeting
June 6, 2016, 7:00 pm
Unapproved Minutes
Present:
Elithia V. Stanfield, William Holmes, Katherine Egolf, Barbara Ingerson, Pat Bennett and Ryan
Kovacsev
Absent:
Shannon Harner and Connie Marmaro
City Staff Present: Angela Pietras, Library Director, Dave McMurrin, Assistant Library Director, Debbie Surprenant,
Administrative Clerk
I.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Elithia Stanfield at 7:04 p.m.
II.
Approval of May 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes
A Motion was made by Mr. Holmes and seconded by Ms. Egolf to approve the May minutes, as amended.
The Board voted in favor unanimously.
III.
Old Business
A. Barbara S. Ponce Public Library Long Range Plan: Mr. McMurrin reported that the next step for the Long
Range Plan is to get it published. The Long Range Planning Committee will meet to review the final draft
and brochure format on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
B. Sunshine State Law DVDs and Affidavits: Pat Bennett and Shannon Harner were encouraged to view the
Sunshine Law training DVD by the September meeting.
C. Budget Update: Ms. Pietras reported that the Citizens Budget Review Committee has begun reviewing the
City’s proposed budget with administrators and department heads; the Library’s review was today. It was
brief, with questions about general facility usage and how programs are promoted.
IV.
Monthly Statistics
The Board reviewed the monthly stats. Mr. McMurrin shared that John Green, author of the popular teen
novel The Fault in Our Stars re-tweeted a book review written by library staff. Since he is internationally
known with many followers of his own, his re-tweet resulted in a “viral” post with a lot of attention.
V.
Director’s Report
A. Friends of Library Update: Ms. Pietras reported that the Friends had just met earlier in the evening and
invited Pat Bennett, Vice-President of the Friends, to share highlights of the meeting. Ms. Bennett reported
that the “Sizzling Florida Heat” romance author panel was very interesting but that attendance was low
despite local press coverage. Members had brainstormed ideas for increasing program attendance. The
Barnes and Noble Book Fair held in May was successful, earning $386.99 for the Friends.
B. Library Programs and Events: Adult and Youth Services calendars were reviewed by the Board. Ms. Pietras
stated that the “Summer Reading Kick Off Party” is June 11th and will include entertainment by a local D.J.
The theme for the Adult Summer Reading is “Exercise your Mind” with the grand prize being a FitBit. The
Children’s Summer Reading Theme is “Get in the Game”. The Friends of the Library funded the FitBit,
one of the children’s performers, and general program supplies. Ms. Pietras also reminded the Board about
the Dr. Who trivia night scheduled for June 3.
C. Building & Other Project Updates: Ms. Pietras reported that Public Works is working on drawings for a
new concrete pad to relocate the bike rack to a new location. Painting of the lower half of the building will
begin June 9th, then the landscaping plan can be moved forward.
VI.
New Business
A. Term Expirations and Consideration of Term Renewals. Terms expire June 30, 2016 for Elithia V.
Stanfield, William Holmes, Barbara Ingerson Pat Bennett and Shannon Harner. All adult members have
expressed interest in continuing to serve on the Board. Ms. Pietras will contact Shannon Harner to
determine her interest in serving another term. Ms. Egolf made a motion to recommend reappointment of
Stanfield, Holmes, Ingerson, Bennett, and Harner; Ms. Stanfield seconded the motion and all attending
Board members unanimously approved the motion.
B. Mr. McMurrin shared a brochure from Vincent House inviting the community to tour the facility; he also
shared information about an informational luncheon that Board members could attend.
VII.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be September 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
VIII.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Ms. Egolf made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chair Elithia Stanfield
adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Elithia V. Stanfield, Chair
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Angela Pietras, Library Director