HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_08.11.1992GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Auqust 11, 1992, 1 P. m.
Library Board Room
Present: Jean-Marie Mendez (V.P.) presiding; Pat Ball,
Morton King, Tresa Long, Judy Shanklin; Mary Pat
McLaughlin, Director.
Absent:Tomi Spence(recovering from operation), John Duer,
Bob Horick, Mary Beth Huba.
Memdez called meeting to order at 1:05.
1. Minutes were approved as corrected.
2. Treasurer's Report was approved as distributed, on
motion by Ball, seconded by Long. It was agreed that the
Treasurer had authority to merge special computer funds
into other bank accounts as she judges best.
3. No citizens present to comment. The director reported
on a complaint received and her disposition was approved.
4. Shall the Library continue the burden of providing IRS
forms at expense of library services? Unanimous approval
was given to a motion by King, seconded by Shanklin: That
the IRS be told the Georgetown Public Library will
continue to stock their forms for one more year, during
which they should find a substitute in the Post Office or
elsewhere; and that this non -library service be provided
in ways to place less demands on our staff and interfere
less with library services to regular patrons.
5. The Director reported that a minimum age of 60 on
discount card fees for senior citizens is agreed to by the
Round Rock Library. Therefore the change does not require
action by the City Council.
6. A theft from the Library called into question adequacy
of the rented security cameras. Wide-angle lens provide
only small pictures of suspects. The salesman had promised
the firm could and would make blow-ups from our screen.
Their present staff seemed surprised; offered to come up
with a Polaroid camera! Tabled to next meeting when
Director will report further facts, including a copy of
the original contract.
7. Director reported on book purchases from private funds;
present and future emphasis is being given to Hispanic
culture and Spanish language purchases.
8. Director presented her final budget requests for Board
discussion and action. Unanimous approval was given a
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motion by Shanklin, seconded by Long, to approve the
Budget EXCLUDING the item for a book fair; and to repeat
the Board's strong and unanimous recommendation for funds
to employ two professional librarians required to maintain
the present level of services to meet increasing demands.
The Director asked if a board member wanted to discuss
this with her superior, Mr. Sappington; and the Board
designated its President Mary Beth Huba for that role.
9. Mendez reported for the Long Range Planning Committee.
At its Friday, August 28, 1992 meeting at 12:30pm in the
Library it is prepared to write its
All members are invited.
10. The By -Laws Committee met and consolidated several
drafts and new ideas into a final report which should be
ready at the Board's September meeting.
11. In addition to the Director's written Report, she
added: the summer children's programs were a success, well
attended by both parents and children; new tactics for
controlling disruptive behavior of children and youths are
being worked out with parents; two new staff members: a
temporary replacement in Circulation, a part-time
replacement in technical services.
12. Led by Shanklin, Board members informally discussed
Ways private funds could be raised to supplement the
City's meager provision for book purchase. Work through
and with service and other local clubs, informal groups,
and Friends of the Library was explored.
Adjourned 2:20 p.m.
Submitted,
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Morton King
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