HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_02.09.1993Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
February 9, 1993 1: 00 p.m,
Library Board Room
Present: Martin Beeman, Tomi Spence, Jean Marie Mendez, Mary
Beth Huba, Morton King, Robert Horick, Mary Pat McLaughlin, Tresa Long
(arrived at 1:10)
Absent: Rhonda McCullough, Pat Ball
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m,
1. Morton King moved that the minutes be approved as nailed.
Robert Horick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously..
2. Morton King moved for adoption of the Calendar of Action,
with an addition in October of "Review board members". Robert Horick
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
3. Martin Beeman made a motion that the Board host a reception
for Board members and library staff at noon March 9, (before the March
Board meeting) at a cost of up to $10.00 per board member. The motion
was seconded by Morton King and passed unanimously.
4. Jean Mendez moved to approve the gift fund expenditures,
seconded by Robert Horick and passed unanimously.
5. A budget committee consisting of Martin Beeman, Robert
Horick, Mary Beth Huba and Tomi Spence was set up to discuss the
budget and bring information to the next Board meeting.
6. Morton King brought a report from the Ad Hoc Committee on
Alter -native Sources of Income. Morton moved that the Georgetown
Public Library Advisory Board undertake to secure additional funds for
the library, coordinating its efforts with Friends of the Library, the
Director, and through her with City Staff. Such funds are to be used
for special projects outside the normal operating budget. Tresa Long
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The remainder of the agenda was tabled, and the meeting
adjourned at 2:15.
Respectfully submitted,
Tomi Spence
Secretary
Georgetown Area Library Board 501(c)(3)
February 9, 1993 following Advisory Board Meeting
Library Board Room
Present: Martin Beeman, Tomi Spence, Jean Marie Mendez, Mary
Beth Huba, Morton .King, Robert Horick, Tresa Long, Mary Pat McLaughlin
Absent: Rhonda McCollough, Pat Ball
The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m.
1. Robert Horick moved that the minutes be approved as mailed.
Martin Beeman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
2. Mary Pat informed the Board that the cost of renting security
cameras from Chubb is increasing by about 5°1. Robert Horick moved to
empower the Director to act at her own discretion as far as staying
with Chubb or finding another company, not to exceed the current cost
(including the increase). Martin Beeman seconded the motion, which
passed with Jean Marie Mendez dissenting. Since finding a new
security company will require a very time consuming investigation,
Mary Pat said that she will have to remain with Chubb for now. An
addition will be made to the Board's Calendar of Action to remind us
to discuss this issue again, and decide whether or not to appoint a
committee or person to explore the possibility of changing to a new
security company before the rates increase again next year.
3. Robert Horick moved to approve the following gift fund
expenditures: Board notebooks; Exploring Our World 13v Grolier;
Grolier Wellness Encyclopedia 17v Grolier; Grolier New Book of
Knowledge Encyclopedias. Jean Mendez seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. Morton King moved to authorize the expenditure of up to
$640.00 to re -upholster two couches in the children's room. Seconded
by Tomi Spence, the motion passed unanimously.
note: Martin Beeman and Robert Horick left at 2:25
4. Morton King moved to accept the treasurer's report with
thanks to Judi Shanklin for her work as treasurer. Questions or
comments on the treasurer's report to be referred to new treasurer
Tresa Long. The motion was seconded by Tresa Long and passed
unanimously.
5. Mary Pat reported that John Duer is checking with the State
to try to determine the official name of this Board.
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It was suggested that all Board members be polled concerning the
possibility of changing the meeting times with regard to the fact that
a minimum of two hours is needed to conduct business.
The meet ing adj ourned at 2. 40 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Tomi Spence
Secretary