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June 4, 1980
_resent: Winters, Williams, Gold, Elliott, Oliver, Vasn uez, Jacob, Philpot,.
` Bingham
the June meeting of the Georgetown Libr:jry Board was called to order by
_ ixperson Williams. Nancy Bingham, President of the Friends, was introduced
c Lille Board. T!�&,�minutes of the -previous meeting were approved .with the
:- fin-•tion, by'Jacob that, with t,ie revisi n of the By-1<:.,,,Ts in January
of 1.,, :).f the Library is an ex-officio member of
e t oLird--not a voting ;!mmber.
Winters made a financial report that was approved by the Board. As of
the balance in the encumbered funds is 03,3?l-? 2 and in the operating
.t.ws is 03,231.18. The Board noted the receipt of the final OF payment
r the year of 41,? 50. Notification of next year's amount has not been
:..dived.
Philpot's library report reflected the busy season. On June.3, 1980,
tie library was within 13 books of checking out 500.
J�coo's CTLS report informed the Board of the state library system's drive
91.00 per capita funding for libraries. She also informed the.Board
the next workshop is -on June 18th and pertains to collection evaluation
:.d senaing procedures. _William spoke for t-e Board in commending Jacob on
;el,l �•ecti:}n to the CTLS advisory Board.
Binghamts Friends report stressed the Friends effort to increase public
,__treness of the library and its activities. She also informed the Board of the
.ir-st Saturday Art Shows of local artists. Bingham also stated that'a
;U,,-eestion box has been placed in the library to help Friends meet the
.--uas of the cc.mmunity.
During the discussion of old business, E liott asked the Board whether
decision was ever made on charging fees to -out -of -to:-.: patrons. The
,hoard stated that would be a last resort action. To illustrate the problems
t:volved, Jacob read editorials of two opposing viewpoints of the Austin
w, i.ic Library fee structure.
New Business consisted of a lengthly discussion pertaining to a letter
:gold -Ind Elliott received from Mark Franey enumerating effective ways to
p,.,y for grant money. Raney listed the following musts:
-..) have detailed plans available
.) hank priorities
have 100,% support of Board
i.) Examine closely the internal management
.) Outline proposals now
.j Establish personal contact with foundations when times cone
'he Board decided to establish a long range planning committee. Harry
Dld was the unanimous choice for chairperson, and he was empowered to
elect rsis own committee. Williams stressed that the initial committee
:Mould be a small nucleus. Jacob suggested the LRPC should be a gathering
L experts in the various vital Fields. Gold offered to -talk to David Earl
.olt about initial organization and report back to Board in the July meeting.
Lastly, Williams asked for clarification on terms of office for
Board members. It was decided that terms for Jacob, Harper, and VasQ uez
_d in December 1980; Oliver, Jefferson,.add Elliott in December 1981;
;d Williams, Winters, and Gold in December 1982.
There being no furt er business, the meeting was adjourned. The next
et�ng will be July 2, 19809 at 10:00 a.m.
-Respectfully submitted:
Jeanne Jacob, Secretary