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ESSEX COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD FALL TOUR 9:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 1996 Members Present: Mr. Varqa, Mrs. Haugh, Messrs. DiMenna, Innes, Laird and Warden Schmidt Chief Librarian George, Manager of Branches Thompson Ail branches north of County Road 8 were visited: LaSalle, Malden Road, Tecumseh, St. Clair Beach, Emeryville, Stoney Point, Comber, and Woodslee. The Board members met the staff at each Library, discussed services and made a brief assessment of the physical facilities. The impact of the automation implementation at branch libraries was also noted. Board members found minor maintenance deficiencies at a number of the facilities visited. At the LaSalle and Malden Road branches the need to clean the carpet, due mainly to paint stains from children's programs, was noted. At the Tecumseh Library, Board members thought that the windows needed cleaning although it was pointed out that at least some of the problem was the result of the window seal failure. At St. Clair Beach, the damage to the exterior sign had become even more noticeable and the staff was asked to check again on the status of the repair work with the Village. At the Stoney Point Library the extensive damage to the exterior sign was immediately apparent. The Board noted with appreciation the the new vinyl siding that had been installed on the building by the Township and the door at the rear of the Library had been painted. At Comber, the Board asked that a ceiling panel that was buckling be attended to as soon as possible to prevent any possible injury. Finally, at the Woodslee Library the Board remarked on the very cool temperature inside the Library. Mrs. Sue Tuck, the Supervisor, reported that the furnace had not yet been turned on in spite of requests to do so. Mr. George was asked to check with the Rochester Clerk-Administrator about getting this done. Chairperson Varga declared the meeting to be of extraordinary length and set the per diem at one and a half the regular rate. Ail of which is respectfully submitted. Mr. William Varga, Chairperson