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Home My WebLink AboutLIBRARY COMMISSION 2015-08-17 ., � �` � MIIVUTES OF TH� 582n`�` REGULA�Z. MEETING G1F THE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY COMMISSION OF THE CIT� (3F LIV()NIA The Regular Meetmg of the Livonia Library Cammisslon was held at the Alfred Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Raad, Lxvon�a, MI 481SO on Monday, August 17, 2015 and was called to order by President Diane Pohcelh at 4•00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Danna Anagnastou, Cathy Condon, Christme McQuiston, Elizabeth Newton and Diane Policelh MEMBERS EXCUSED None OTHERS PRESEI�TT Toni LaPorte, City Librarian Margaret�Iamsworth, Pragram Superv�sar APPROVAL OF MINUTES �., ; � � � The mmutes were appraved as submitted. � .�`�'..�,,� -�, -�i� � _,� � m� �ALL TO THE AUDIEN�E -� �.=� � --.,� � �� There were na guests at the meetmg thts afternoon. � :-�-- � � .� =�: CITY LIBRA.RIAN'� REPORT 51 City Librarian's Update — City Librarian Tani LaPorte updated the Library Commissloners on the follawzng� • Library Landscapmg• The Mayar's office received an emailed complalnt from a patron regarding the poor landscaping condztions at Sandburg + Library The Deparlment af Public Serv�ces was nat�fied and Informed us � that they would look into clearung up the area outside of Sandburg. Also, lsome much needed landscaping work is currently underway around the Civ�c Center campus. Plants and trees are being removed and new folxage xs beu�g planted in its place to clean up the overgrowth problem that has i � talfen place over the past several years. i G Y � • Civzc Center Roaf Replacement: Steady pxogress is being made as plans t " } move forward to replace the roof at the Clvic Center Library If all goes �-�/ as planned,work will begm sometlme ln Qctober • Genrecon 2015 Year two of C'renrecon, a iibrary hterary canventlon, is scheduled to take place an Saturday, September 19� This year's highlighted "genres" will include true crime, psychrc phenomena, mspirational living and iacal history • Security Cameras Crty Council has begun discussmg plans for security cameras around the entire Civic Genter campus. 5.2 Civil Service Report— • Ass�stant Branch LibxarzanBranches—The ABL candldate we had planned ta h�re has encountered additional medical prablems and, therefare, has still not been able to start working for us. • Part-Time Clerk I — A part-time clerk position became available at the branches when full-time clerk Noelle Lomas was promoted ta a Library Aide I positian at Civic Center, and part-time clerk Jennifer Kanlcula went from a part-time clerk to a full-time clerk to replace Noelle. This left vacant a part- tame-clerk position at the branches. We have since filled that posztian with once former employee,Rob Varney 5,3 Asslstant Branch Librarlans' Manthly Reparts — There were no quest�ons or camments � thl s month, I 5 4 Council Resolutions—There were no Cauncil Resalutions th�s month. � � 5 5 `` Manthly Statistics—There were no questians or comments. 5 6 Correspondence—There was no correspondence to report. ' {, � 5 7 The Library Network: � � • TLN Services TLN did re-work the fiindxng parameters caiculat�ng the cost of I the shared automatxon system far its members. Based on the new formula, our I cost has been reduced by 27 77% In 2014, our chaxges were $108,660 based on I the past calculations. For 2015, our new charges will be $76,331 I I � I � � � I I I � i � : �`' � COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Cathy Condon commented on the upcoming teen program on August 22nd at the Civic Center Library about self-publishing your own book. Cathy happens to know the author, Andy Skryzynski, and was happy to see that he would be conducting a program at the library FRIENDS REPORT There was no new mformation to report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfirushed business to address this month. l NEW BUSINESS 9 1 Acceptance of Donations — Toru reported the followmg donations were received this �' month. $80 00 from Christma Sulnnan in memory of Abbey Olenczuk; $750 00 from Dr William Civello, $50 00 from Mr & Mrs. W Berry m memory of Ronald Klingensmith. On a motion by Christme McQuiston, seconded by Cathy Condon, and unannnously adopted, it was #08-15 RESOLVED, that the Livonia Library Commission gratefully accept the following donations $80.00 from Christina Suliman in memory of Abbey Olenczuk; $750.00 from Dr. William Civello; $50.00 from Mr. & Mrs. W. Berry in memory of Ronald HIingensmith. Meeting was ad�ourned at 4.30 p.m. �