Min - Library Board - 1998 - 06/02 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
NNE 2, 1998
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
TWO ALLEN CMC PLAZA
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p in by Chairperson, Donna Vanous. Members present were
Frank Snidow, Joe Defenderfer, John Ross, and Mary Vail -Grube. Library Director, Barbara Buehler was
also present.
]L The Board reviewed the minutes of the May 12, 1998 meeting Minutes were approved as noted.
III. Chairperson, Donna Various, called for nominations for Vice -Chairman. John Ross was nominated,
seconded and elected unanimously. 0
IV. The monthly statistical report and suggestion box forms were reviewed. Discussions were held regarding
suggestions dealing with Sunday calls by the computer's electronic notification system, the loss of the
swap paperback ruck the recommendation that children not be allowed to use the catalog computer
terminals and several requests for specific materials.
V. Since Chairperson Vanous will be out of town for the City Council meeting on June 18, Vice-Chmmum
Ross agreed to appear before the Council during its pre -meeting workshop to deliver the Board's proposed
Plan for Supplemental Collections Acquisition Fundine.
VL The last quarterly NETLS membership meeting for this year will be held Monday, lune 22, at City Place
in Dallas As Barbara Buehler has another commitment and cannot attend, she requested that someone
from the Board attend for her. Frank Snidow suggested that he may be able to attend and will notify
Barbara Buehler by the cut-off date for reservations on Monday, June 15.
VII. The Board reviewed the space needs assessment for future library space. Based on future population
growth projections and the goals set for library services, the need to complete the library's second floor
appears to be a necessity. Ron Hobbs, City Architect, has been given the space needs worksheet to enable
him to determine funding requirements
VJIL The standard set of criteria used by the city when searching for architectural services was reviewed and
accepted by the Board. A timeline for sending out RFQ's selecting an architect and developing plans was
discussed A later summer target date appears likely The Board recommended using several focus
groups to receive community input prior to the design phase.
DL Barbam Buehler repotted that new part-time librarians for children's services and cataloging have been
hired and the search for a secretary is underway.
X. The next Board meeting will be held Tuesday, July 14, when the budget will be reviewed, and John Ross
will report on the Council meeting presentation.
XL These meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 10 day of July, 1998
Donna Vanous, Chairperson Itftenda Grig „ Secrem