TRUSTEES PRESENT	STAFF PRESENT	OTHERS PRESENT
Bill Wood, Chair Patty Norman, Vice Chair Darrel Williams Robert Bisanar Laura Foxx TRUSTEES ABSENT Sally Robinson Kathi Knier	Charles Brown, Director of Libraries Carol Myers, Assistant Director Rich Rosenthal Linda Raymond Rita Rouse Tony Tallent Dick Pahle Susan Harden Linda Vitlar Lois Kilkka Robin Bryan Michelle Gorman Melanie Huggins	Mark Kutny, Hamilton, Fay, Moon, Stephens, Steele & Martin PLLC George Sistrunk, Hamilton, Fay, Moon, Stephens, Steele & Martin PLLC Bobby Jones, Fox News

MINUTES

Chair Wood called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.

Director Brown introduced Lois Kilkka, Library Manager, who announced that Robin Bryan and Michelle Gorman have been named the Technical Education Manager and Teen Services Manager, respectively, at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center.

Dr. Wood asked the Board of Trustees for approval of the July 21, 2005 Library Board of Trustees minutes. On a motion by Darrel Williams, seconded by Laura Foxx, the Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the July meeting.

Facility Updates:

• ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center - Director Brown reported that new furnishings are beginning to arrive and the collection is on schedule to be moved into the facility in the next few weeks.

  Chief of Operations Rich Rosenthal reviewed his written report.

  Melanie Huggins, Youth Service Director, addressed the progress of the Edwin Schlossberg Incorporated (ESI) Interactive Educational Exhibit.

  Trustee Bob Bisanar joined the meeting at 4:35 p.m.

  Tony Tallent, Partnership & Facility Manager, reported on the proposed rental rates and revised room usage policy. Dr. Wood asked the Board of Trustees for approval of the revised room rental rates. On a motion by Patty Norman, seconded by Laura Foxx, the Trustees unanimously approved the revised room rental rates.

  Mr. Tallent further discussed the room rental policy when the facility is closed to the public. Dr. Wood asked the Board of Trustees for approval of the concept of the guidelines for after hours special events at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center. On a motion by Patty Norman, seconded by Darrel Williams, the Trustees unanimously approved the exceptions to current Library Meeting Room Policy.

  The Trustees requested that more information be presented at the Library Board of Trustees meeting in October.

  Vice Chair, Patty Norman announced that ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center Fundraising Campaign has surpassed the goal of $2.5 million and continues to climb.

  Rita Rouse, Programming & Communication Director, presented ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center Electronic Press Kit.

  Trustee Bob Bisanar reported on the initial ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center Management Committee meeting.





• Mountain Island Branch Update – Chief of Operations Rich Rosenthal reviewed his Facilities report.

Director Brown highlighted his Director’s report.

Dick Pahle, Development Director, presented the Development report.

Chair Wood suggested the possibility of rescheduling the Library Board of Trustees meeting in September.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Charles M. Brown
Secretary to the Board