Minutes, Library Board of Control, December 5, 1989, Page 3 of recent developments taking into consideration the above comments about direction. It will be necessary for the staff to research how other libraries have developed plans to meet the needs of special groups besides providing a full service branch. DDA AND LIBRARY PLAZA A joint committee of Library Board and DDA members interviewed two architectural firms. The companies were: Morgan, O'neal, Hill & Sutton and Townsley Schwab. The committee voted three to two to recommend townley Schwab as the architect. The next step in the process was for this recommendation to be submitted both to the Library Board and the DDA. Ellen Caverlee explained why she voted for Townsley Schwab and Lane Sartor spoke about why he favored Morgan, O'neal, Hill and Sutton. After discussion, Orella Brazile moved and Ellen Caverlee seconded a motion to approve the joint committee's recommendation of Townsley Schwab. Motion passed. RENAMING MAIN LIBRARY Haller Jackson received a letter from W. Harvey Laing, dated October 21, 1989, requesting that the Main branch be named for Robert H. Nelson, Jr.. [See attachment for details]. Haller Jackson referred this matter to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for further study. Jim Pelton will write a letter to W. Harvey Laing informing him the request was being studied. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE After discussion, Lane Sartor moved and Orella Brazile seconded a motion to close Saturday, Sunday and Monday both for the Christmas holidays (December 23, 24, & 25) and New Years weekend (December 30, 31 & January 1). Motion passed. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Haller Jackson stated that Barbara Pendleton's and Jack Stutsman's terms on the Board were expiring. Jack Stutsman stated that he would not be reappointed and that he had informed his commissioner, Harold Denny of this. Haller Jackson had not yet been able to talk to Barbara Pendleton about her wishes. Harold Denny had mentioned the possibility of Ernest Lampkins as a possible replacement for Jack Stutsman. Even though Haller Jackson had been elected for a two year term as President, he stated that he would only commit to one year at a time. Due to other commitments, he will resign the presidency in January. Haller Jackson asked Orella Brazile and Lane Sartor to serve on a nominating committee. They would be working on both selecting officers for the Board to fill out the two year term as well as suggesting possible appointments to the Mayor and Parish
