MEETING MINUTES
Minutes Regular Meeting of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Board of Trustees June 20, 2002
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library was held on Thursday, June 20, 2002 in the Central Library pursuant to due notice to trustees. The following members were present: Daniel T. Roach, Chairman; Elaine M. Panty, Vice Chair; Annette A. Juncewicz, Secretary; William Brosnahan; Phyllis A. Horton; John B. Long; Rebecca L. Mahoney; Judith K. Summer; Stanley H. Zagora.
Excused: James W. Burns, out of town; Abdul H. Raoof, out of town; Sharon A. Thomas, conflict; Raul Vazquez; Wayne D. Wisbaum, conflict; Roland R. Benzow, Trustee Emeritus; Richard O. Hopkins, Trustee Emeritus; Salvatore R. Martoche, Trustee Emeritus; Robert J. Plache, Trustee Emeritus; Morton H. Stovroff, Trustee Emeritus; George M. Zimmermann, Trustee Emeritus.
Chairman Roach called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. in the Joseph B. Rounds Conference Room.
Agenda Item B - Approval - Changes to the Agenda. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
Agenda Item C - Minutes of the Meeting of May 16, 2002. On motion by Ms. Panty and seconded by Ms. Horton, the Minutes of the meeting of May 16, 2002 were approved as presented.
Agenda Item D - Report of the Chairman. Mr. Roach deferred his report. He indicated he will speak on agenda items when the opportunity arises.
Agenda Item E - Committee Reports.
Agenda Item E.1 - Executive Committee. Ms. Panty reported that Deputy Director Kenneth Stone presented items on today's agenda to the Executive Committee at its June 13th meeting. Other topics of discussion included the Internet Policy and filtering, a proposed display of pictures from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales and the installation of the Citrix product.
Mr. Roach introduced and welcomed Sarah Merlihan, Executive Assistant to the Chair of the Erie County Legislature's Community Enrichment Committee, The Honorable Elaine Cusack.
Agenda Item E.2 - Budget & Finance Committee. In the absence of Budget & Finance Committee Chair Burns, Mr. Stone presented the Committee's report.
Agenda Item E.2.a - Apply NYSERDA Reimbursement to Capital Projects. Mr. Stone informed the Board that the Library had applied for an energy incentive reimbursement in the amount of $39,200 from the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) in the year 2000. The funds were received the week of June 10th and staff recommends that the proceeds be placed in the Library's building construction account as indicated in the proposed resolution. On motion by Ms. Summer and seconded by Ms. Juncewicz, the following was approved unanimously:
RESOLUTION 2002-37
WHEREAS, in 2000, the Library applied for an energy incentive reimbursement from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to partially offset the cost of the Library's Chiller (air conditioning) Replacement Project, and
WHEREAS, reimbursement for the project, in the amount of $39,200, was received last week, and
WHEREAS, applying these funds to the Library fund's capital outlay account would allow them to support planned projects such as the fire safety standpipe system project, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library approves an amendment to the 2002 budget increasing the library's SFG revenue account #509 "Refund of prior year expenses" and SFG Expense Account #975 "Building Construction Expenditures" by $39,200.
Agenda Item E.2.b - Apply E-Rate Reimbursement to Telecommuni- cations Budget. Mr. Stone reported that this item applies E-Rate reimbursement funds as indicated in the proposed resolution. Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Horton and seconded by Ms. Panty, the following was approved unanimously:
RESOLUTION 2002-38
WHEREAS, under the Universal Service Fund for Schools and Libraries, popularly known as the "E-rate," frame relay and T-1 data lines to all libraries are eligible for discounts, and
WHEREAS, these discounts are provided on a reimbursement basis, with reimbursements for July, 2001 - May 2002 services soon expected, andWHEREAS, an amendment to the Library's budget is necessary to incorporate that portion of the reimbursements attributable to the July-December 2001 period into the budget, and
WHEREAS, applying these E-Rate reimbursements toward the telecommunications budget was factored into the development of the 2002 budget, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library amends the 2002 operating budget to increase the library's SFG revenue account #509 "Refund of prior year expenses" and SFG Expense Account #820 "Utility charges" by $37,090.
Agenda Item E.2.c - Monthly Financial Report. The monthly financial report for the period ending 5/31/02 was included for Board members' information. Mr. Stone explained that the report looks unfamiliar because it is the actual SFG report from the County.
Agenda Item E.3 - RENEWAL Committee. Ms. Mahoney reported that the Committee did not meet this month. Ms. Chrisman informed trustees that the video produced by the RENEWAL Committee will be shown following the meeting for those who have not yet seen it.
Agenda Item F - Report of the Director. Ms. Chrisman called attention to the first article in her written report regarding B&ECPL's participation in the Urban Libraries Council's Executive Leadership Institute. She congratulated Human Resources Assistant Deputy Director Mary Jean Jakubowski and Librarian Doreen Woods who will represent the Library in the program.
As mentioned by Ms. Panty earlier, the Director had spoken to the Executive Committee about displaying pictures from W.W. Norton's publication of Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales. Ms. Chrisman had copies of the pictures which she circulated among board members. She and Foundation Executive Director Kathryn Vedder have discussed developing a children's program in conjunction with displaying the images.
Ms. Chrisman also distributed articles from Business First featuring Assistant Deputy Director of Community Relations Ami Savigny and the Library's "Touch and Go" program as well as an article about the recently constructed Newstead Public Library.
Ms. Chrisman noted that her written report also included an article regarding a bond resolution to fund an energy performance project. She called on Deputy Director Stone to explain. Mr. Stone reported that the improvements in the Library's lighting, heating system pumps and air handling system are expected to reduce B&ECPL's utility costs over $100,000 per year. The Library also anticipates receiving $151,000 in NYSERDA grants to subsidize the cost of the project. Erie County, as building owner, will hire the contractor to undertake the improvements under the supervision of the County's Public Works Department.
The following report was submitted by the Director and transmitted to Board members prior to the meeting:
B&ECPL Accepted for National Leadership Program: As reported in May, the Library applied for participation in the Urban Libraries Council's Executive Leadership Institute, a 10-month program designed to develop leadership capacity within key staff and address challenges confronting today's urban library. On June 12th, the Library was informed that its application has been approved. Doreen Woods, librarian assigned to the Office of Service Evaluation, and Human Resources administrator Mary Jean Jakubowski will represent the B&ECPL in this high profile program. The specific challenge selected by the Library is the redefining and reenergizing of the System's mobile library operation.
Newstead Public Library Opens: On May 31st, a dedication ceremony was held for the Newstead Public Library to celebrate the opening of the new 7,600 square foot facility. The library replaces the Denio Memorial Library and provides increased physical space for housing a larger collection, areas for studying and reading and a community meeting room. In addition, the new library places an increased focus on children's materials and technology as well as enhanced collections for young adults.
Former Congressman Bill Paxon, who secured the $1 million federal grant to support the library's construction, spoke during the event. The Reading Room is dedicated to the memory of his grandmother Ruby Paxon, librarian from 1955 to 1973. In addition, the following individuals participated in the ceremony: Deputy County Executive Carl Calabrese, Erie County Legislator Michael Ranzenhofer, The Honorable Thomas Reynolds, Congressman for New York's 27th District, Newstead Supervisor Gerald Summe and former Newstead Supervisor Donald Holmes. Also on the program were Sally Stapleton, Newstead Board President, Philip Dumitru, Vice President, Kristine Sutton, Manager of the Newstead Public Library, and the Director. Many B&ECPL administrators and staff were on hand to join the festivities as well as trustee Stanley Zagora.
The public was invited to an open house on June 1st. The library officially opened for regular business hours on June 3rd.
Trustee Workshop: On June 8th, approximately 70 participants, including B&ECPL and contract library trustees, contract library directors, B&ECPL administrators and staff, gathered for the first in a proposed new series of annual workshops for trustees. The topics were diverse and timely. Presentations included:
- "Ties that Bind" with Assistant Deputy Director Mary Jean Jakubowski and CFO Ken Stone, who explored Contract Library / B&ECPL relationships, including Centralized Human Resources and benefits for non-union personnel,
- "Online Insights" with COO Michael Mahaney, who explained recent developments regarding the Children's Internet Protection Act, B&ECPL's proposed Internet Safety Policy, and other policy matters,
- "New Service = Better Service" with Assistant Deputy Director Ruth Collins and key staff (Chris Moesch - Office of Youth Services, Carol Batt - Office of System Public Services, and Ward Pautler - Business, Science and Technology Department) who provided highlights of system-wide youth programming support, B&ECPL's forthcoming 'e-Branch,' and regional business collections and services,
- "In the Works" with Peggy Skotnicki (Office of Service Evaluation & Planning), Doreen Woods (Process Improvement Project) and Lee Ainsworth-Mahaney (Aurora Town Public Library), who explained the latest on B&ECPL's Process Improvement Project and the impending pilot to test data collection instruments.
Also on the agenda was the premier of a new promotional video, "Breaking New Ground," with Assistant Deputy Director Ami Savigny, who appears as the on-camera host of the video presentation.
In addition to approximately 40 contract library trustees, eight members of the B&ECPL Board of Trustees attended the session: Daniel Roach, William Brosnahan, Phyllis Horton, Dr. John Long, Rebecca Mahoney, Elaine Panty, Judy Summer and Sharon Thomas.
Continental breakfast, deli-style lunch and other refreshments were provided through the generous financial support of the Library Foundation of Buffalo & Erie County, Inc.
Speaking of CIPA: Deputy Director Mahaney has been circulating throughout the community, addressing the public regarding the delicate and complex issues of Internet safety, censorship and filtering at the public library in light of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the recent Federal District Court Decision that overturned the filtering provisions of that Act. In addition to his presentation at the trustee workshop June 8th, Mr. Mahaney addressed the Sunrise Chapter of Buffalo Rotary May 21st and explained the sensitive and persistent challenge of preserving the family-oriented environment of the public library without compromising the First Amendment rights of all library patrons. On June 10th, Mr. Mahaney appeared in a live broadcast of the television news program, Crossroads, on Adelphia TV Channel 13. He addressed the current status of CIPA and emphasized the invaluable role that parents play in monitoring and managing the Internet activity of their children. In a live interview on WBEN-AM radio June 12th, Mr. Mahaney explained details of the June 13th public hearing.
Public Hearing: Members of the public had an opportunity to present their views on the Library's proposed Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policy on June 13th at a Hearing conducted in the Central Library's Mason O. Damon auditorium. Board Chair Daniel Roach and trustees Phyllis Horton, Rebecca Mahoney, Elaine Panty, Judy Summer and Dr. John Long heard six speakers express their opinions. A summary of these statements and other written comments will be sent to trustees prior to the June 20th meeting.
Capital Project Request: Board Chair Roach, Deputy Directors Mahaney and Stone and the Director presented the Library's capital project request to County representatives on June 6th. CFO Stone's presentation was well received by an attentive audience. Additional cost detail on the proposed Central Library Renovation and Accelerated Asbestos Abatement projects was requested and subsequently provided.
2003 Operating Budget Preparation: Latest word is that Erie County's budget instructions and target information will be received by early July. Budget instructions have been distributed to contract libraries and departments. After their requests are received, they will be examined, combined with estimates of Central/Buffalo branch staffing and other operating costs and assembled for Budget and Finance Committee review in mid to late July. Committee recommendations will be brought forward for Board consideration.
Lifeboat Program Successful: The B&ECPL presented a special event entitled Lifeboat: Steinbeck or Hitchcock? in celebration of the centennial year of writer John Steinbeck's birth on June 8th in the Central Library's West Room. The event featured a screening of the film Lifeboat and was followed by a lively discussion exploring how Steinbeck came to write the screenplay and the impact Alfred Hitchcock's direction had on Steinbeck's original intent. Bruce Jackson, Samuel P. Capen Professor of American Culture at the University at Buffalo, led the dialogue and addressed audience comments.
The B&ECPL's event was part of a national effort to present exhibitions, public programs and publications that illuminate Steinbeck's work as a socially engaged writer. It was sponsored by the American Library Association, National Endowment for the Humanities and the Steinbeck Centennial Celebration.
New Libraries Are Destinations of Road Trip: On June 12th, approximately 75 members of Central Library, city branch and contract library staff boarded two buses and assorted automobiles and headed to the northeast corner of Erie County to tour two of the System's newest and most impressive library buildings in the Towns of Clarence and Newstead. Clarence Public Library Trustees Jane Sweet and Sean O'Mahony and Clarence Library Director Marie Robillard welcomed guests to the handsome 17,000 square foot, nine-month-old library on the grounds of the Clarence Town Park. Later, Newstead Public Library Trustee Sally Stapleton and Newstead Library Manager Kristine Sutton introduced visitors to the two-week-old library on Main Street in the heart of the village of Akron. It was an enjoyable and informative excursion for many who had not had an opportunity to examine these new libraries previously. Refreshments were provided through the courtesy of the B&ECPL Staff Association.
B&ECPL's 'e-Branch' Is on the Horizon: As recommended by the Technology Services Committee of the New Services Task Force (and integral in B&ECPL's Five Year Plan), the centralization of all digital services will occur under the umbrella of B&ECPL's 'e-Branch.' The current Remote Reference Center will serve as the hub of this expanding service. Many of the e-Branch personnel will oversee key aspects of technology services, including departmental relationships with the Network Office, Graphics Department, Webmaster, and the Computer Training Lab. Interlibrary and intralibrary loan, employing new digitized document delivery software and a formalized digital reference service via the library's website, are two of the service enhancements that will be implemented by mid-year.
"Battle of the Books" Returns: Librarians Carol Batt and Chris Moesch of the Office of System Public Services have met with the "Battle of the Books" committee to finalize logistical details of this year's program. Original "Battle of the Books" organizers Donna Locker (Cheektowaga), Bonnie Everett (Cheektowaga), Joyce Maguda (Orchard Park) and others have recruited 38 teams of youngsters to read books and prepare for quiz-bowl type questions that will result in one team bringing home the trophy after a "Jeopardy" style competition at Erie Community College's South Campus later this summer. (Will Eden Library -- winner of the previous two years' competitions -- be able to retain the title? Stay tuned!)
Making Mead Beautiful: On May 4th, Ken Brown of the Forest Practice Board, and B&ECPL's award-winning gardener Tim Tuminno, planted a new Dawn Redwood tree on the front lawn of the Mead Branch library. The Iron Island Preservation Society made the arrangements to replace an Austrian Pine tree that was destroyed during a violent windstorm in January.
Video to Go: New VHS tapes joined DVDs on Central Library open shelves this past month to be more readily available for browsing and borrowing by patrons. This is proving to a tremendous convenience for the public as well as a huge time saver for staff. These and other improvements are being introduced as Central Library personnel continue to explore and refine the Popular Materials Department concept in the former Lifelong Learning Center.
Students Enjoy Lookie Bookie Visit: B&ECPL's Lookie Bookie participated in Transportation Day at Campus West School on May 23rd. Urban Services staff members Sonja Wade and William Miles, Jr. treated more than 400 kindergarten through 6th grade students to stories, rhymes and finger plays.
Employee Wellness Fair Held at the Central Library: On May 15th, seventeen vendors provided information about employee health and/or offered free screenings on glucose, bone density and blood pressure for B&ECPL employees. In addition, the Employee Assistance Program conducted two one-hour seminars on nutrition and wellness.
Representatives from the School of Informatics Visit: David Penniman, Dean, and Kristen Brill, Director of Development, toured the Central Library on May 23rd and then met with administrators to discuss the goals of UB's School of Informatics. A lively and informative session provided greater understanding of how the two institutions can work cooperatively.
Lackawanna Board Meeting: At the invitation of the Lackawanna Public Library Board of Trustees, the Director attended its May 18th meeting. A brief update on the Centralized Human Resources Pilot Program and the Children's Internet Protection Act were on the agenda.
Forty-eight T1 Upgrades Completed: AT&T has provided new T1 circuits to seven additional branch and town libraries, bringing the grand total of libraries with expanded bandwidth to forty-eight. Only South Cheektowaga, Marilla and Collins remain to be upgraded and AT&T, working with Verizon, is completing the physical construction required at all three sites.
InoculateIT Installation in Progress: InoculateIT has been installed at all libraries but Concord. As a result, staff can verify that all workstations are being regularly updated with the latest anti-virus signatures.
Citrix RFP Response Evaluation in Progress: Three responses to the Library's Citrix Request for Proposal were received from external vendors. A committee, consisting of Deputy Directors Shirley Whelan and Ken Stone along with Technical Services Support Specialist Johnny Hsu and Carol Batt from the Office of System Public Services, has been formed to assess the responses. The committee will evaluate the formal proposals, conduct interviews and contact vendor references.
LSTA Grant Application Submitted: B&ECPL's LSTA grant application, entitled "e-Branch: Improved Communications in a Digital Age," was submitted June 13th. The $85,715 request proposes to enhance the Library's telephone system and replace the e-mail system.
Network Support Begins Quality Assurance Program: In an effort to improve the service provided to public service departments and library technology users, Deputy Director Whelan and Carol Batt have established a process to help ensure that all Network Support service calls are handled in a professional and consistent manner. The standardized format specifies that the network support technician will identify himself/herself to on-site staff and identify the technology problem to be addressed. At the conclusion of the visit, an explanation of the work completed will be provided and a staff member's signature will be requested. Through this basic, sound, operating procedure, staff will ensure mutual understanding of the status of outstanding technology issues. Staff feedback has been positive.
Central Library Energy Performance: A bond resolution to fund an energy performance project is anticipated in July. If approved by the Erie County Legislature, construction of the improvements would begin in late summer and/or early fall. Improvements include: retrofitting lighting with energy efficient fixtures in office areas (library staff had already converted lighting in the public areas); installing variable speed drives on building heating system pumps; converting the building's constant air volume air handling system to variable air volume; rebalancing the air handling system; upgrading the building's energy management system; installing a variable speed drive for the cooling tower fan; and installing high efficiency motors on air handlers. Combined, these improvements are expected to reduce Central Library utility costs by over $100,000 per year. The $1,024,000 project is eligible for over $151,000 in NYSERDA incentives, rebates or grant funding to reduce the overall cost. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., under the supervision of Erie County's Public Works Department, will undertake the improvements and provide maintenance services and electrical savings monitoring/guarantees. Much of the work to be undertaken, particularly replacing aging fixtures and rebalancing the building's air handling system, would have required attention in the near future.
Library to Participate in Study of Solar Power Use: Erie County has obtained funding from the New York State Energy Development and Research Authority (NYSERDA) to study the potential use of grid connected photovoltaic (PV) systems for six county buildings, including the Central Library, to harness solar energy as a power source. The study will also provide the basis for seeking incentive/grant funding to support a future project to install this technology.
Library Receives $39,200 Reimbursement from NYSERDA: In 2000, the Library applied for an energy incentive reimbursement from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to partially offset the cost of the Library's Chiller (air conditioning) Replacement Project. Reimbursement for the project, in the amount of $39,200, was received last week.
Agenda Item G - Report of the Foundation Director. Ms. Vedder's written report contained information regarding grant applica- tions to the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation, the Children's Foundation of Erie County, the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo; Battle of the Books; the Foundation's annual audit and B&ECPL funding support. In addition to that report, Ms. Vedder called attention to a poster highlighting the June 25th kick-off of the "Hit the Books" reading program sponsored by the Buffalo Bills Youth Association and the UPS Foundation.
Agenda Item H - Public Comment. No public comment.
Agenda Item I - Unfinished Business. No unfinished business.
Agenda Item J - New Business.
Agenda Item J.1 - Internet Safety & Acceptable Use Policy. Mr. Roach called on Ms. Mahoney who indicated that after hearing comments presented at the public hearing on June 13th and considering the written statements distributed to trustees, she felt that the Board should take an additional step before making a decision regarding the proposed new Internet policy.
She suggested that an ad hoc committee of the Board be formed to review the documentation it has received from the public, to discuss this issue and, subsequently, to make a recommendation to the Board at its July meeting regarding the use of filters at the B&ECPL. She called on colleagues Brosnahan, Long, Panty, Plache and Summer to join her and asked the chair to appoint them to serve on the ad hoc committee.
Ms. Mahoney moved that elements of the Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policy that address safety issues required by the Children's Internet Protection Act be adopted at this time and that the question of filtering, which is included in the General Statement of Policy (Section 1.d.), be tabled until the July 18th Board meeting. Ms. Juncewicz seconded the motion. There being no discussion, the motion was approved as submitted.
Mr. Roach stressed the fact that action on this issue is a very serious responsibility, and he encouraged trustees to make a special effort to attend the July 18th meeting so that the decision regarding filtering will be made by the full Board using the wisdom of the entire group.
In response to Mr. Brosnahan's question as to what other library boards have done, Ms. Chrisman reported that libraries throughout the country are currently dealing with this question. She called attention to a New York Times article which was distributed earlier in the meeting that shows how differently libraries are approaching the subject of filtering.
Following further discussion, on motion by Ms. Juncewicz and seconded by Ms. Summer, the appointment of an ad hoc committee chaired by Ms. Mahoney was approved unanimously.
Agenda Item J.2 - Special NYS Legislative Project: Technology. Mr. Stone informed the Board that the New York State Legislature has set aside funds in the amount of $9018 to support a technology project at the B&ECPL. Library Administration recommends that this grant be used to fund (in part) the 2002 Summer Cyber Camp Program which will provide computer training for young people at public libraries throughout Erie County.
On motion by Ms. Panty and seconded by Ms. Horton, the following was approved unanimously:
RESOLUTION 2002-40
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library approves the application for a New York State Special Legislative Project in the amount of $9,018 to fund (in part) the B&ECPL 2002 Summer Cyber Camp Program, and be it further
RESOLVED, that upon confirmation of approval of the $9,018 by New York State, the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library authorizes amending the Library budget adding $9,018 in revenues and expenditures of $8,018 for part-time wages and $1,000 for fringes.
Agenda Item J.3 - Special NYS Legislative Project: Construction. Mr. Stone informed the Board that the total amount available for a construction project is $49,694. The staff's original recommendation was to apply those funds toward the emergency generation system replacement project which will provide power for B&ECPL'S entire network and expand emergency lighting. It was also recommended that the balance of the funds be applied toward the project to improve the Central Library's fire safety protection system.
B&ECPL recently received word from the New York State Division of Library Development (DLD) that the generator might be considered a piece of equipment and may not be eligible for the program. He explained that the generator is not just a machine you hook up when you lose power, but is part of the building's electrical system and could power a small subdivision.
For this reason, the proposed resolution which was included in the Board packet has been revised to give flexibility to apply the funds to either project, depending on DLD's decision regarding the most appropriate use of the funds. During discussion, Ms. Summer corrected the resolution number to read "Resolution 2002-41". On motion by Ms. Panty and seconded by Ms. Horton the following was approved unanimously:
RESOLUTION 2002-41
WHEREAS, New York State has announced the availability of Special Legislative Project funds to supplement library construction needs, and
WHEREAS, this program would provide up to $49,694 to the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System, which must be applied for following the criteria established for the NYS Public Library Construction program, and
WHEREAS, the funds may also be used to supplement a current library construction project as long as the combined special project and library construction funds do not exceed 50% of the cost of the project, and
WHEREAS, the library desires to request $34,943 in Special Legislative Project funds for the previously Board approved Emergency Generator Project which, combined with previously applied for state library construction program funds, would bring state funds to 50% of the project's cost, and
WHEREAS, the library desires to request the $14,751 remaining Special Legislative Project balance be applied towards the Central Library Fire Safety/Standpipe project now in the planning stages, and
WHEREAS, applications for Special Legislative Projects must be submitted to the State of New York, Department of Education, Division of Library Development by June 28, 2002, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library approves the application for New York State Special Legislative Project construction funds in the amount of $49,694 for the Emergency Generator and Fire Safety/Standpipe projects as described above, and, be it further
RESOLVED, that, should the New York State Department of Education, Division of Library Development not approve the Emergency Generator Project as requested in Board Resolution 2002-2, the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library authorizes amending the library construction application approved in Resolution 2002-2, in the amount of $39,755, to apply these funds along with the $49,694 in Special Legislative Project funds towards the Fire Safety/Standpipe project, and, be it further
RESOLVED, that upon confirmation of approval of the $49,694 special project grant and/or the $39,755 library construction grant, the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library authorizes amending the Library budget adding $49,694 and/or $39,755 in revenues and expenditures towards these projects.
Prior to adjournment, Mr. Roach reminded trustees to make a little extra time for the July 18th meeting which may be longer than usual.
In response to Ms. Juncewicz's question regarding the decrease in Lookie Bookie circulation from the previous year, Mr. Miles indicated that the decline is due to a change in policy where multi-part sets of library materials are now counted as one item. The 500% increase in the Clarence Library's circulation from the previous year can be attributed to the opening of their new building in September 2001.
There being no further business, on motion by Ms. Mahoney and seconded by Ms. Horton, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette A. Juncewicz
Secretary