Min - Library Board - 1999 - 03/02 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN LIBRARY BOARD
MARCH 02, 1999
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
TWO ALLEN CIVIC PLAZA
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
I. The regular meeting of the Allen Public Library Board was called to order at 7*40 p.m. by
Secretary Mary Vail Grube. Members present included Secretary Vail Grube, Joe
Defenderfer, and Dee Teel. Rhonda Grigg and John Ross were absent, and Char Donna
Vanous and Frank Snidow indicated they would be arriving late. Also present were
Library Director Barbara Buehler and Friends of the Library representative Wilma Smith,
and representatives of Leadership Allen.
1111. Since there was not a quorum present, no formal business could be conducted by the
Board. The members present agreed to hear the informational presentation from
Leadership Allen about its class project. Steve Matthews made the presentation about the
Allen Station Heritage Project, which will involve the construction of a replica of the
original Allen Station train depot. The station will be located in Allen Station Park and
will serve as a ticket booth for the children's train ride, provide meeting space and exhibit
space for memorabilia about Allen's history The Allen Community Development
Corporation will be asked to provide funding and the City of Allen will operate and
maintain the Station once it is constructed at the City Park. The class hopes to have the
�^{ project finalized and break ground before their graduation in June 1999 Ms. Buehler
ii discussed the grant the library and the Allen Heritage Guild had just received to present a
history of the railroad in Allen, probably in the Fall of 1999 and there was a discussion of
how these two projects could interface.
IV. Since Vice Chair Ross was attending a meeting of the CIP Steering Committee to finalize
the recommendations to the City Council, Ms Buehler gave an update to the Board on the
City of Allen CIP process The CB' Library subcommittee recommended the construction
of a new 90,000 square foot library facility on city owned land across from the new City
Hall complex. The City Council will be considering the final recommendation of the
Steering Committee on March 4, and there will be a public hearing on March 16. Ms.
Buehler encouraged Board Members to attend the Public Hearing to support the library
proposal.
Frank Snidow arrived at 8:10 p.m.
H. Since there was a quorum present, the Board considered the minutes of the February 2,
1999 meeting. Mr Snidow moved approval of the minutes as presented Mr. Defenderfer
seconded The minutes were approved unanimously.
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VII. Ms. Buehler distributed and reviewed the monthly activity report and suggestions that had
been received for additions to the library collection. There was no action required by the
Board.
Chair Vanous arrived at 8:25 p.m.
V. Chair Vanous gave a report on the Board Development Workshop she had attended in
February. She discussed the keynote speaker's presentation on leadership skills and
appropriate methods of leadership for different situations She said she also got some
valuable ideas on fundraising that should be useful as the Board considers fundraising
strategies for the new library
VI, It was agreed that the review of the consultant report on the focus group meetings would
be tabled to the next meeting when all members would be present.
VIII. Ms. Buehler told Board members that the annual Texas Library Association meeting is to
be held in Dallas in April. She invited any Board members interested, to join her at a
luncheon on April 21" and to view the exhibits that will be on display at the Convention.
Board members should let her know by March 19 if they will be attending. Ms Vail -
Grube asked about lack of hand towels or hand dryers in the children's restroom. Ms.
Buehler explained that there had been problems with children flushing hand towels down
the toilet and that towels are now kept with the Children's Librarian. It was agreed that a
sign would be posted in the bathroom that towels are available at the Children's desk
IX. The Board adjourned at 9.15 p.m. Mr Snidow moved and Ms. Vanous seconded the
motion. The next meeting will be on April 6, 1999
These minutes read and approved this 6th day of April, 1999.
Donna Vanous, Charperson
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Mary Vail- rube, Secretary