Min - Library Board - 1998 - 08/04 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
AUGUST 4, 1998
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
TWO ALLEN CMC PLAZA
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
L The regular meeting of the Allen Public Board meeting was called to order at 7.35 p.m. by
Board Chairperson Dome Various. Members present were Vanous, Joe Defenderfer, Frank Snidow, Mary
Vail -Grube, Dee Teel and Rhonda Grigg. Also present were Library Director Barbara Buehler, Friends of
the Library representative Wilma Smith, Allen Economic Development Director David Pitstick and visitor
These minutes reeaad�a�d/napproved this I' day ooff/September. 1998
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Donna Vinous, Chairperson Rhon Grigg, ecre
Kristen Gillean. John Ross was absent.
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The Board approved the minutes of the July 14, 1998 meeting as amended.
ID.
Activity reports and suggestion box forms were reviewed. It was noted that a third request to reinstate the
paperback swap was received. Other suggestions dealt with specific material requests
IV.
John Ross was re -appointed Lay Representative to the Northeast Texas Library System (NETLS) and
Frank Snidow was appointed the designated alternate.
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Barbara Buehler presented an overview of the Library's Summer Reading Program wluch was a great
success.
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The status of the library expansion project was discussed. Proposals from architectural firms for the
conceptual design are due on August 21, 1998. All Board members present at the meeting expressed an
interest in participating in the review and selection process. Barbara Buehler agreed to mail a copy of the
Request for Qualifications to board members prior to the next meeting. Special meetings will probably be
required to facilitate the evaluation process.
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The Allen Economic Development Director David Pitstick presented a profile of ongoing development
projects as well as a preview of projected growth plans as requested by the Board. The information is
intended to be used ro better implement the Library's Funds Solicitation plan
Platte's newest library will hold opening ceremonies on Sunday, August 16, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. All board
members are invited to attend.
A Book Fair is scheduled for Friday, November 14, 1998.
The Mayor of Allen will address the County Commissioners to request an increased level of funding from
the county.
Donna Various requested a report on the status of the Kindergarten library card enrollment program
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This meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
These minutes reeaad�a�d/napproved this I' day ooff/September. 1998
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Donna Vinous, Chairperson Rhon Grigg, ecre