Library Commission: Meeting Minutes
Place: Central Library Community Room
Date: April 4, 2012
Attending: Chairman Stephen Cary, Commissioners Krysta Fyntrilakis, Timothy Moriarty, and Vera O'Connor.
Absent:
Staff: Molly Fogarty, Library Director
John Ramsay, Assistant Library Director
Carol Leaders, Business Manager
Janet Stupak, Community Relations Coordinator (minute taker)
Call to order: Mr. Cary called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
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Discussion & Decisions |
Action Items (follow up) |
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1. Approval of Minutes from the March 7, 2012 Library Commission Meeting
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Commissioner Fyntrilakis made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 7, 2012 meeting of the Springfield Library Board of Commissioners. Commissioner O'Connor seconded the motion.
The motion passed. |
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2. Forest Park Update- |
Architect Stephen Jablonski, of Jablonski DeVriese Architects, showed plans for the renovation of the Forest Park Children's Room. He explained the different components and unique details, including layout, furniture, and colors. Construction is scheduled to begin soon.
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3.Library Advisory Committee Reports:
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None.
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4. Commission Committee Reports: |
There was a discussion concerning the library's Internet Policy. Mr. Moriarty proposed a language change, with Mr. Ramsay explaining that internet filtering software is problematic, and does not allow access to many good sites. Ms. O'Connor made a motion that the Library IT Department remove the filter and Ms. Fyntrilakis seconded the motion.
The motion passed.
Ms. Leaders reported that the vacant lot next to the Pine Point Branch Library belongs to the City.
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5. Chairman's Report:
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Mr. Cary moved that the meeting go into Executive Session. Mr. Moriarty seconded the motion.
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Adjournment: The meeting adjourned in Executive Session at 7:56 p.m.
Vera O'Connor, Secretary
Approved: May 2, 2012
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