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Library Advisory Board
Minutes
March 16, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Rudy Widman at the Fort Pierce
Branch Library.
Minutes of the January 19, 2009 board meeting were approved as presented.
Old Business:
Status of Library Advisory Board may change to an AD Hoc status.
The status of State Aid is down 8% for FAU, IRSC, and St. Lucie County
Libraries.
The status of the Library Meeting Room has changed to a fee based usage. The
public will no longer have free access to the room. There are 4 different rates based
on the size and government or non-profit agencies.
Review of additional service cuts and staffing: Seven employees retired, there will
be no computer classes or outreach programs and more program cuts are coming.
New Business:
Susan Kilmer has asked for an extension for the 5 year Long Range Plan that will
be due by September 2009.
Friends of the Library President’s Report:
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April 20 2009 is the Volunteer Luncheon. It will be held at Michael’s Fine Dining
in Port St. Lucie Blvd.
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The next Board meeting is on May 18, 2009 at the Fort Pierce Branch Library, 1
floor meeting room.