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Library Advisory Board Meeting of June 11, 2008
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LIBRARY HISTORY: Kendell Turner reported that the Pancoast mural plaque is finished. She is waiting to hear from library staff on the status of the brochure. Regarding the art exhibit discussed at the April meeting, Kendell advised that she met with Marty Grafton, Helen Pancoast, and Mr. Jim Davis and picked up the original color rendering of the library building. Kendell spoke with Belkys Perez and Maria Rosa Higgins-Fallon, in Public Affairs about what the Board was hoping to achieve. They want to create a program about it for Channel 77 as well as publicizing it. Gendry Bossano informed Kendell that she would like to meet with her and Amy Kutell regarding the project. She noted that the show would be up for 4-6 weeks. Amy Kutell contacted Cornell University regarding obtaining undergraduate work of Kay Pancoast’s and the Bass Museum for anything they have. Amy spoke with Cristina Martinez at the Youth Center who suggested that some of the children be involved by creating tiles as inspired by the Pancoast mural. Some of their tiles may be included in the art exhibit. Members felt this was a very good idea.
PUBLICATIONS & PUBLICITY: Kendell Turner noted that the Public Affairs Department has already stated they will provide publicity for the art exhibit.
LIBRARY REPORT: James Paul submitted the library report. James reported that four express check machines will be installed in the lobby. Kendell Turner inquired as to how visitors can get in to the see the Pancoast mural. Ian Rosenior stated that there should not be a problem unless the room is occupied. Kendell asked that when the mural brochures are ready, that they be displayed and available to the public.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE/BUTTERFLY GARDEN: Dan Keys reported that the landscape is looking good right now. Discussion was held regarding the status of the fountains. It was noted that Sylvia Mora-Oña had stated that the fountains were included in the master plan. Nancy Leslie advised the board that the quote received from the Butterfly Garden sculpture was high and she is looking elsewhere for an alternative. If anyone has any ideas, please let her know. Kendell Turner asked library staff to check on the status of the brass plaques for the library entrances and requested that the information be forwarded to Janet Carrasquillo who will inform the board via email.
OLD BUSINESS: Kendell Turner reported that the presentation of the proclamation to the Miami-Dade Public Library System by the City of Coral Gables at the City Commission meeting went nicely.
NEW BUSINESS: Kendell Turner brought up the fact that since Susan Elwell will be completing her 8 years of service on the Library Advisory Board as of May 2009. She noted that recently retired librarian Sam Boldrick may be a very good replacement to suggest to Commissioner Maria Anderson.
BOARD ITEMS/CITY COMMISSION UPDATE: None.
CITY PROJECTS UPDATE: None.