Min - Library Board - 1997 - 03/04 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MARCH 4,1997
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
TWO ALLEN CMC PLAZA
ALLEN, TX 75013
I. The March 4, 1997 Allen Public Library Board meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by
Board Chair Fritz Dietrich. Members present were John Ross, Donna Vanous, Carl Williams,
Fink Snidow, and Sharon Curtis. Also present was Library Director Barbara Buehler.
H. Frank Snidow moved to approve the minutes of the February 4, 1997 meeting and Donut
Various seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IH. Fritz Dietrich read the comments and suggestions from the suggestion box and each item was
discussed by the members present.
IV. Barbar Buehler informed the board that the community survey form had been approved and was
being printed for mailing on March 8. In addition, The Allen American had agreed to include
an article describing the survey. Collection sites for completed surveys will be located at the
Library, the Joe Fanner Recreation Center, the Senior Citizens' Center and City Hall.
V. Barbar Buehler repotted that the City Council's Services Standing Subcommittee had concerns
about the types of information available on the Internet and should the Library staff report
children's Internet activities to their parents. Barbara indicated that she would respond to their
concerns, referring to Library policy.
VL The Board discussed formulating a building maintenance policy for the Library. Sample
materials and guidelines were distributed. Board members will review the material and address
this issue at the April meeting.
VII. October will mark the 30th anniversary of the Allen Public Library. Barbar reported that the
Friends of the Library will provide refrigerator magners and the Library has scheduled a pieata
display. The Library has sent letters to the Allen elementary schools inviting the schools to visit
the Library to see the Displays. The Board discussed the possibility of a one -day event to
celebrate the 30th anniversary and will continue this discussion at the April meeting.
VIII. a. Scheduled activities of the upcoming TLA conference in Ft. Worth were highlighted.
b. The City Council is considering applicants for the Library Board vacancy.
c. The Library has an open part-time weekend position.
IX. Sharon Curtis moved to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Fritz Dietrich. Motion
carried.
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