1997

January 1997

"...that the Library Siting document be accepted for official use by the Planning Committee and the Library Board for evaluating potential library sites" (Cameron/Swisshelm & Arnold). Vote: 10-0 in favor.

February 1997

None

March 1997

"...that the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Advisory Board approve the recognition of Library Assistants and other Library Support Staff on April 17, 1997 for the fine work they do to promote Hillsborough County Libraries" (Swisshelm/Cameron & Reeder). Vote: 9-0 in favor.

"...that the Unfunded CIP List be accepted as prepared with the understanding that small projects to enhance current buildings can be added if necessary to meet the April 17 budget deadline" (Garcia/Reeder). Vote: 9-0 in favor.

April 1997

"...that the Library Board write to thank Richard Ake for highlighting the Library in his annual financial report and to thank staff for the information they provided to thank staff for the information they provided Mr. Ake" (Kelley/Arnold) Vote: 8-0 in favor.

"...that the Library Board enter into a joint pilot venture with the Egypt Lake Elementary School for the purpose of extending public library service to the children during the 1997 summer session" (Swisshelm/Arnold) Vote: 8-0 in favor.

"...that a letter and certificate be sent to Dr. McCook thanking her and her students for the excellent work they have done on their studies for the Library Board" (Kelley/Cameron) Vote: 8-0 in favor.

May 1997

"...that the Chairman of the Library Board write a letter to Mr. Garcia asking him to ensure that progress is made on the sign project" (Swisshelm/Blue) Vote: 8-0 in favor.

"...that the revised Internet Use Guidelines be accepted by the Library Board and posted on computers that provide Internet access" (Garcia/Goldsmith) Vote: 8-0 in favor.

"...that Option 1 be offered in the event that a 3% cut is necessary" (close Eastlake and reduce the materials budget) (Swisshelm/Goldsmith) Vote: 8-0 in favor.

June 1997

"...that the Library Code of Conduct be accepted as written" (Cameron/Swisshelm) Vote: 9-0 in favor.

July 1997

None

August 1997

"...that everything be done to improve existing off-site parking area through lighting improvements, individual spaces, signage, and transportation in order to make Brandon's parking area attractive and usable" (Swisshelm/Blue) Vote: 10-0 in favor.

"...that the Brandon Regional Library remain in its current location and maintain its relationship with Center Place" (Crippen/Goldsmith) Vote: 10-0 in favor.

"...that the proposed Internet action plan be accepted as a model and that a final version be brought to the Library Board in September" (Cameron/Hearns) Vote: 11-0 with the Chairman electing to vote.

"...that the hours of operation be increased by three at the 78th Street Community Library and decreased by the same amount at Eastlake with staffing levels being changed to accommodate the modification" (Swisshelm/Cameron) Vote: 7-0 in favor.

September 1997

"...that the Library Board commend Jason Biggers for his work on the THPL Home Page" (Kelly/Swisshelm) Vote: 9-0 in favor.

"...that the ByLaws Committee be asked to make a recommendation regarding conducting meetings in the event that the Library Director must be absent" (Cameron/Crippen) Vote: 9-0 in favor.

October 1997

"...that the continuation of the Internet Use Subcommittee be referred to the Policies & ByLaws Committee" (Cameron/Kelley) Vote: 8-0 in favor.

"...that the Library Board approve the brochure entitled 'Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources' for use in the Library" (Garcia/Swisshelm) Vote: 8-0 in favor.

November 1997

None

December 1997

"...that the Library Board ask staff to prepare a letter for the Chairman's signature, to the editors of the major newspapers regarding the Library Board's approved plan for the management of Internet access" (Garcia/Swisshelm) Vote: 8-0 in favor.

"...that the Library Board officially accept Mr. Kleman's proposal to attend a workshop on the Internet and that the same invitation be extended to the Board of County Commissioners" (Abrams/Crippen) Vote: 8-0 in favor.