Min - Library Board - 1995 - 06/06 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
.RINE 6, 1995
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
TWO ALLEN CIVIC PLAZA
ALLEN, TX 75002
I. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by Betty Matthews. Members present were Eric
Liepens, Mary Walker, Don Wilson, Fritz Dietrich, Julie Wilmoth and Barbara Buehler. Gloria
LaRovere from the Friends was a visitor.
It. The minutes from the May 2, 1995 meeting were reviewed. There was on correction made - the
spelling of Marita Richards name. A motion was made by Mary Walker and seconded by Fritz Dietrich
for approval of the minutes as coaected.
III. Barbara passed out statistical summaries as well as items from the suggestion box. She noted an
increase in several areas in May 1995 compared to May 1994. Total items checked out were up by
22%; Storytime Attendance was up 97%. Several items from the suggestion box were read.
IV Gloria LaRovere gave a report for the Friends of the Library. She reported that they will be giving
$1,216 to be used for the Sumner Reading Program and $500 for an author. They have re -written the
charter and made some changes therein. They will be meeting again in late June.
V Update on Bloodcare Drive: The drive was held on May 25 at the Library Bloodcare had to have 30
pints of blood donated and ended up with 39 pints. Barbara reported that things ran smoothly the day of
the drive.
VL Review tax assistance resultsBarbara reported that 139 tax returns were filed by AARP as part of the
Tax Counseling for the Elderly at the Library in Feb., March and April 1995.
VII. Quarterly Trust Fund Report: Barbara passed out the balance sheet for the Library Acquisition Food
and reported a fund balance of $328,840.22. The report was compiled by Charlotte Smith, Finance
Director for the City of Allen.
VIII. Quarterly NETLS Meeting: NETLS will hold its quarterly meeting on lune 9 from 10:00-12:OOpm at
the Plano Centre (Windhaven Room). Election of officers will he held.
IX. Preliminary Library Budget: Barbara reviewed the proposed budget. Plano is now asking for an
administrative fee from Allen for computer maintenance. Barbara reviewed other possible budget
changes and will report on these as necessary.
X. Library Policies: Two sections of the Library Policies were reviewed - Code of Conduct and the
Displays. In the code of Conduct miler A. General Rules, item 1 - it was suggested to include that no
electronic equipment be allowed in the Library. The Board will continue to review other policies in the
coming months.
XI. Other items of interest- Barbara repotted that approval was made for a grant proposal for money to
replace the entrance doors m allow for ADA compliance She reported on a grant for a 3 day training
workshop on fundraising sponsored by Kellog.
There will not be a Board Meeting in July. The next meeting will be in August.
XII. A motion was made by Fritz Dietrich and seconded by Mary Walker m adjourn at 9:05 pm.