Min - Library Board - 2001 - 05/01 - RegularMINUTES OF THE
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
' MAY 01, 2001
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
TWO ALLEN CIVIC PLAZA
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
I. The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. by Vice Chair Cal Calvin. Present were
John Ross, Jo Long, Ruth Pringle, Frank Snidow, Donna Various, and Marybeth
Bonczek. Barbara Buehler was also present along with two visitors: Manta Richards,
Allen Library's Children's Service Manager and Linda Fisher of the Allen Heritage
Guild.
II. The minutes were approved after a word correction was made.
III. Marta Richards spoke about children's programming throughout the year and the
summer reading program which is entitled "To the Library and Beyond."
IV. Melinda Fisher presented each board member with a letter in which she requested the
board to consider setting aside lit glass shelving for display purposes in the new library
Questions were raised such as do we have a policy in place concerning such types of
requests. Cal recommended that Ms. Fisher's and other future requests are put under
consideration since the new library is not even under construction yet. It is too early to
give an answer but the board promised to get back to Ms. Fisher.
V. Architect Presentations -Board members who attended the April 26, 2001 presentations by
the three architectural firms (F&S, Pro Forma, Hidell) commented on likes, dislikes,
impressions, and concerns. Donna suggested we invite City Manager, Peter Vargas to the
next library board meeting so that we can get clarifications and voice our concerns
especially regarding the auditorium.
VI. Other Business — Barbara gave each board member a meeting room policy to look over
and keep and all received a Library Advisory Board Handbook.
VII. The Board Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 5th day of June, 2001.
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