HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Library Board - 2003 - 02/04 - RegularALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 04, 2003
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present
With a quorum of the Board members present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen Public Library was called to
order by Board Chair, Cal Calvin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 04, 2003, in the Allen Library Meeting
Room of the Allen Public Library, 2 Allen Civic Plaza, 301 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Items discussed in the preceding meeting workshop included:
• Presentation by Jeff Bulla of pro -forma architects, inc.
• Review of Standards for Texas Public Libraries.
• Update on Friends' Activities.
Reeular Aeenda
1. Citizen's Comments.
IThere were no Citizen Comments.
Present
Cal Calvin, Board Chair
Board members:
Julia Elina
Jo Long
Ruth Pringle
John Ross
George Chrisman
City Staff:
Barbara Buehler, Library Director
Guest:
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None
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present
With a quorum of the Board members present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen Public Library was called to
order by Board Chair, Cal Calvin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 04, 2003, in the Allen Library Meeting
Room of the Allen Public Library, 2 Allen Civic Plaza, 301 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Items discussed in the preceding meeting workshop included:
• Presentation by Jeff Bulla of pro -forma architects, inc.
• Review of Standards for Texas Public Libraries.
• Update on Friends' Activities.
Reeular Aeenda
1. Citizen's Comments.
IThere were no Citizen Comments.
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2. Approve Minutes of the January 07, 2003, Regular Meeting and January 14, 2003 Special Called
Workshop.
Motion: Upon a motion made by Board member John Ross and a second by Board member George
Chnsman, the Board voted (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve minutes of January 7, 2003, and
January 14, 2003 Workshop.
3. Review Monthly Report, Suggestion Box Forms, and Library Acquisition Fund.
Board members reviewed Statistical Report for January 2002 versus January 2004 and noted that all
items have increased. Foot traffic has increased by nearly 3,500, and Internet use increased
approximately 345%.
The Library Acquisition Fund was reviewed. The Library Acquisition Fund balance sheet for
December 31, 2002 was explained. There is an additional $3,000 in the Fund for the Dinosaur Exhibit
from the Friends of the Allen Public Library and a donation of $1,000 from Walmart.
4. Report from Library Planning and Oversight Committee Meeting — John Ross.
Library Board member John Ross reported information from the meeting.
1 1. Technical Review February 25, 2003
2. 90% of Plan April 21, 2003
3. Construction Contracts July 8, 2003
4. Construction time estimated 12 months.
5. Outside of the new library will be low maintenance with brick and metal used. John
and Barbara showed examples of the outside materials and colors. Brick will blend
with all city buildings. Colors used to dress up the building will be blue, red, and silver.
5. Report from ALF Ad Hoc Committee
Library Board member George Chrisman reported on the Arts, Friends, (ALF) Library Special
Committee Meeting. All the groups were represented It was agreed that no more than $10,000 be
spent on the project and that no corporate funding would be solicited. The people of the community
would be asked to help make the closure of the courtyard a people's project.
Tim Dender from the Parks and Recreation and Susan Campbell, Allen Urban Forester were in
attendance. The City has a grant of $10,000 for plans for the sculpture garden and the blending of the
entire area is recommended. The courtyard and gardens will be the people's space.
6. Review New Appointment Procedures for Board and Commission Members
The memo from PeterVargas, City Manager on suggested future Appointment Procedures for Board
and Committee Members was briefly discussed. It was the consensus of the board that the suggestions
were feasible and would expedite the process.
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7. Other Business
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Library Director, Barbara Buehler and Library Board member Ruth Pringle reported on the NETLS
meeting with the TLA consulting firm. They asked four questions:
L Your library strengths?
2 Your Library weaknesses?
3 How does NETLS improve your library?
4 What do you know about TPL and are their services of value?
It was agreed that the main weakness regardless of size, was the lack of funds.
8. Calendar
9.
• March 4, 2003, Allen Public Library Board, Regular Meeting.
Motion: Upon a motion made by Board member George Chrisman and a second by Board member
Jo Long the board voted (6) for and none (0) oppose to adjourn.
These minutes read and approved this 4th day of March, 2003.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Cal Calvin, Chairperson
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Ruth Pringle, Sefretary