Director's Report Dawson reported on discussion with the City Finance Director about the Frank P. Young Scholarship fund. She is currently reviewing City investments and will have more information at a later date. Dawson said he will follow up and report to the Board. Bergen volunteered to be APL's representative on the OWLS Board. Tim Muench, Business and Maintenance Coordinator, reported on the functions of the maintenance staff in maintaining the building and his responsibilities relating to the business operations of the library.
Maintenance has a staff of three full time and six part time people.
The full time people are responsible for maintaining the entire building, responding to special requests, running cables for the computers, and any special projects. As Business Coordinator, Muench keeps all financial records for the library, works with vendors for supplies and equipment, maintains the leave records of all employees, and processes all invoices. Dawson read a letter from Mark Wendt, recipient of the Frank P. Young scholarship, expressing his appreciation for the award. The donation was received too late to be an agenda action item in January but staff will have a recommendation for the money in February. The coffee shop is open and being well received.