Min - Library Board - 1998 - 02/03 - RegularMINUTES
� ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
FEBRUARY 3,1998
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
TWO ALLEN CIVIC PLAZA
ALLEN, TX 75013
L The February 1998 Allen Public Library Board meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Board
Chairperson, Fritz Dietrich. Members present were John Ross, Donna Vanous, Rhonda Grigg,
Joe Defenderfer, and Mary Vail -Grube Also present were Library Director Barbara Buehler and
Colleen Biggerstaff.
M The Board reviewed the minutes of the January 6, 1998 meeting D. Various moved to approve
the minutes as amended. M. Vail -Grube seconded the motion Motion carred
III. C. Biggerstaff presented information to the Board regarding the current Leadership Allen class
projmt. Leadership Allen is proposing the formation of a new Allen Arts Alliance Board. This
new board's primary focus would be an annual arts fair at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center. Ms
Biggerstaff requested the Library Board's support for this proposal as it is presented to the City
Council. M. Vail -Grube made a motion to send a letter of support for the formation of the Allen
Arts Alliance Board to the City Council. R. Grigg seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Suggestions received by the Library were reviewed by the Board. All of the suggestions were
being addressed by Library staff The statistical report for January 1998 was reviewed by the
Board.
V. J. Ross provided the Board with an overview of the January 20i' Northeast Texas Library System
(NETLS) meeting. NETLS is in the process of modernizing and revising the statutes under
which it operates. J. Ross will serve on and ad hoc committee to evaluate thew statutes.
VL An overview was provided of upcoming events to be sponsored by the Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library are sponsoring a community event entitled Landscaping Revolution
on April 20 at the Library,
VIL B. Buehler provided the Library Board with a needs assessment regarding funding for future
Library collection acquisitions.
VIN, Board members agreed to bring written idea proposals to pitch at the next regularly scheduled
meeting regarding sustenance of the Library Trust Fund.
IX, In other business, the Board was informed that D. Vavm will be resigning as President of the
Friends of the Library organization effective April 1998
X, D. Various moved to adjourn this session of the Library Board. M. Vail-Gmbe seconded the
motion. Motion carried. The Board adjourned at 9:00 p.m
Thew minutes read and approved this 3'' day of March, 1998
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