Min - Library Board - 2006 - 06/06 - RegularPresent:
Jo Long, Board Chair
Board members:
Ruth Pringle
Mary Jane Hamilton
Donna Drews Various
Julia Elina
Donald Wing
Susan McDaniel
City Staff:
Barbara Buehler, Library Director
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Guest:
Jane Bennett, Friends of the Allen Library
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum of the Board members present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen Public Library was called to
order by Jo Long, Board -Chair at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday lune 6, 2006, in the Board Room of the Allen Public
Library, 300 North Allen Drive, Allen, Texas.
1. Citizen's Comments.
There were no Citizen Comments.
2. Approve Minutes of the May 2, 2006, Regular Meeting.
The Library Board approved the minutes of the May 2, 2006 regular meeting.
3. Review Monthly Activity Report and Suggestion Forms.
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 6, 2006
Present:
Jo Long, Board Chair
Board members:
Ruth Pringle
Mary Jane Hamilton
Donna Drews Various
Julia Elina
Donald Wing
Susan McDaniel
City Staff:
Barbara Buehler, Library Director
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Guest:
Jane Bennett, Friends of the Allen Library
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum of the Board members present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen Public Library was called to
order by Jo Long, Board -Chair at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday lune 6, 2006, in the Board Room of the Allen Public
Library, 300 North Allen Drive, Allen, Texas.
1. Citizen's Comments.
There were no Citizen Comments.
2. Approve Minutes of the May 2, 2006, Regular Meeting.
The Library Board approved the minutes of the May 2, 2006 regular meeting.
3. Review Monthly Activity Report and Suggestion Forms.
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
NNE 6, 2006
The Library Board reviewed the monthly statistics. It was noted that the Internet usage was
down secondary to software problems (XP upgrade) and lower program attendance. Suggestion forms
were reviewed. Items included a complaint about the 50 cent printing cards for the computer, and requests
for a community bulletin board, return of the coffee shop and a daily subscription to the New York Times.
4. Open Meeting Act Training.
The board discussed its application in reference to the library
5. Consider Secretarial Duties Change.
Library Senior Administrative Assistant, Dale Lackey agreed to come to the library board meetings to take
the board minutes to be consistent with other city boards.
6. Board Evaluation Form.
The library board completed a board evaluation form as a group that indicates the characteristics,
collective knowledge, experience, and community involvement of the board members for the City Council.
7. Report on Northeast Texas Library Systems Meeting.
Library Director, Barbara Buehler and Board member Ruth Pringle attended the meeting. Barbara Buehler
received the Library Director of the Year award from NETLS. Online tutorial on the NETLS website for
retailing and marketing methods in libraries was discussed. There will be a speaker available to libraries
on techniques to counteract negative publicity or public reactions to library issues such as censorship and
obscenity.
8. Items of Interest.
The Library is sponsoring the Da Vinci Symposium in the Civic Auditorium and is expecting a good
turn out for the program.
Preliminary budget information — a 12% increase is required due to increased costs. Priority needs
include requests for new items, increased library hours, a homework help center in the computer lab
for middle school math/science students, classes in computer lab on computer software use, a ceiling
mount projector in the computer lab and special events including 40' anniversary of the library, multi -
Cultural events and various exhibits.
July Board Meeting will be rescheduled due to holiday
9, Calendar
June 22, 2006 —Anne Frank's Exhibit Reception —Allen Public Library
• July 18, 2006 — Special Called Library Board Meeting.
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ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 6, 2006
10. Adjourn
Motion: Upon a motion made by Board member, Donald Wing moved to adjourn the meeting and
board member, Donna Drews Vanous seconded the motion and the Board voted (7) for and none (0)
opposed to adjourn the board meeting at 8:50 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 18th day of July, 2006.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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J Long, Ch rperson
u is Elina, Secretary