HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_10.04.1978LIBRARY BOARD
October 49 1978
wgftPresent.; Williams, Vas uez, Harperg 14inters, Jacob, Philpot
The October meeting of.the Library Board was called to order by
Vice President Williams. Assistant Secretary Jeanne Jacob read the minutes
of the August meetings and they were approved as read. Mrs. Winters
presented the financial reports for August and September. As of 8-31-78,
the United Way balance was 0647-759 and the operating funds were 0824.98.
The September report showed a United Way balance of 010214.88$ and operating
funds balance of 411,,)90.01. The financial report was approved as read.
The Board accepted the resignation of Joyce Gadison. Jeanne Jacob
was elected secretary on an unanimous vote. At that time, Mrs. 9acob
reported receiving the minute records from Ms. Gadison, and finding records
missing for April 190'6; July, August, and September of 1967; and Januarys
Februaryq and March of 1968. Mrs. Philpot otfered to check with Ms.
Gadison concerning these months.
The Board t:ien had a lengthy discussion o n Board policy concerning
membership composition and term of services as well as selection procedures
for members. In an effort to clarify these policies, as well as Improve
the communication between the city and the library, the Board, by common
consensus, decided to invite the mayor to the next meeting. Mr. Williams
instructed the secretary to Invites in writings Mayor Doerfler to the
November meeting. To fulftll the vacancy created by Ms. Gadison, the
Board decided to redommend Mrs. Paula (G. Ben) Oliver as her replacement.
This was so moved by Lois Vasquez and seconded by Lucie Winters. The motion
was passed on an unanimous vote. Mrs. Jacob was instructed to give
Mrs. Oliver's name to Mr. Gold who was to f,:rward it to the mayor for
consideration.
During the meeting It was also qoted that the library was well
represented at the United Way Kick-off Luncheon wit,;,. a table display
and lour Board members(Williamsg Mayo, Harporg Jacob) and Mrs. Philpot
in at-tendance,
In conclusions the Board discuss,,:;d the desirability of reactivating
the Friends of the Library to help sponsor activities In and for the
library to help promote good public relations in the community. The
Board realizes that community involvement will be crucial in any expansion
plans. This discussion was tabled till Barbara Seever co.-,ld be present.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00.
C>
Eespectfully submitted,.
Jacob, Secretary