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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Library Board - 2000 - 05/02 - RegularI. The regular meeting of the Allen Public Library Board was called to order at 8:30 p.m. and a quorum was announced by Chairperson, Donna Drews Various. Board members present were John Ross, Cindy Wynn -Sangster, Cal Calvin, Frank Snidow and Marybeth Bonczek. Also present were Barbara Buehler, Library Director and Jane Bennett, President, Friends of the Library II. The minutes of the April 4, 2000 meeting were approved as read. III. Discussion of the Joint Workshop Meeting with the Allen Arts Alliance. Donna Drews Various stated that we have the responsibility as Boards to approach 4B and 4A boards to see if we can raise funds through them. She further stated that we should be careful not to call the project anything but a civic auditorium. Cal Calvin said that he believed terminology indicating a broader use of the facility could be an additional enticement to get the bond approved. John Ross responded that a civic auditorium is a legitimate expenditure of the 4B Board and that the term "auditorium" is consistent with what the law allows 4B money to be expended for. He also stated that what is being proposed for the new facility has a direct economic correlation to what is being planned for the Central Business District and that the term "auditorium" is inclusive and will probably show up on the ballot It would also be wise to call the facility an auditorium as at some point in the future, the Allen Arts Alliance will likely be asking voters to approve funding for a performing arts facility Donna Drews Various said that she would like John Ross to be involved in going to the 4B Board with the Allen Arts Alliance to ask for funding. Frank Snidow thought it would be good to use a conceptualized facility size in the campaign. John Ross felt that we should be careful not to use an exact square footage, but a conceptualized size for the facility. IV. Discussed starting a political action committee (PAC) and discussed possible candidates to help start it Frank Snidow and John Ross agreed to each speak to a possible candidate. John Ross felt that it would be prudent for Donna Drews Various and Evelyn Dawson to get an organizational meeting planned to get everyone committed. John Ross said that individuals who were on the Library and Arts CIP committee would be a MINUTES OF THE ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MAY 2, 2000 ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY TWO ALLEN CMC PLAZA ALLEN, TEXAS 75013 I. The regular meeting of the Allen Public Library Board was called to order at 8:30 p.m. and a quorum was announced by Chairperson, Donna Drews Various. Board members present were John Ross, Cindy Wynn -Sangster, Cal Calvin, Frank Snidow and Marybeth Bonczek. Also present were Barbara Buehler, Library Director and Jane Bennett, President, Friends of the Library II. The minutes of the April 4, 2000 meeting were approved as read. III. Discussion of the Joint Workshop Meeting with the Allen Arts Alliance. Donna Drews Various stated that we have the responsibility as Boards to approach 4B and 4A boards to see if we can raise funds through them. She further stated that we should be careful not to call the project anything but a civic auditorium. Cal Calvin said that he believed terminology indicating a broader use of the facility could be an additional enticement to get the bond approved. John Ross responded that a civic auditorium is a legitimate expenditure of the 4B Board and that the term "auditorium" is consistent with what the law allows 4B money to be expended for. He also stated that what is being proposed for the new facility has a direct economic correlation to what is being planned for the Central Business District and that the term "auditorium" is inclusive and will probably show up on the ballot It would also be wise to call the facility an auditorium as at some point in the future, the Allen Arts Alliance will likely be asking voters to approve funding for a performing arts facility Donna Drews Various said that she would like John Ross to be involved in going to the 4B Board with the Allen Arts Alliance to ask for funding. Frank Snidow thought it would be good to use a conceptualized facility size in the campaign. John Ross felt that we should be careful not to use an exact square footage, but a conceptualized size for the facility. IV. Discussed starting a political action committee (PAC) and discussed possible candidates to help start it Frank Snidow and John Ross agreed to each speak to a possible candidate. John Ross felt that it would be prudent for Donna Drews Various and Evelyn Dawson to get an organizational meeting planned to get everyone committed. John Ross said that individuals who were on the Library and Arts CIP committee would be a Minutes of The Allen Public Library Board May 2, 2000 Page 2 or 2 good group to contact about serving on the PAC. Also, people involved with Leadership Allen would be good, as well. V. Discussed ways to raise awareness and support for the bond election. Frank Snidow felt that community support wouldn't be a problem, but getting people out to vote on the proposition would be crucial. John Ross stated that a good slogan was needed and that perhaps the Arts Alliance could be working on that. Cindy Wynn -Sangster stated that it would be beneficial to tap into the AISD and PTA for support of the bond proposal. She also stated that we are going into the summer months, but school would be starting before the bond election date Jane Bennett said that we could distribute flyers at the schools. Frank Snidow believed that it would be beneficial to contact the Allen Chamber of Commerce. Cal Calvin said that he knows the Executive Director and would speak to her. Opportunities to raise awareness and support might include: Writing letters to the editor of the newspaper Contacting city boards The J C 's The Rotary Club Arts Fest The Summer Sounds Concerts Allen USA Business Expo VI. Other Business Donna Brews Various commented on the Volunteers of Collin County luncheon she attended and on her desire to see some people from Allen nominated next year. Cal Calvin told us about a friend who was unable to get a library card as they did not live in Collin County. It was decided that since they worked in Collin County, they were eligible for a library card in Allen VII. The Meeting was adjourned at 9.29 p.m Minutes of The Allen Public Library Board p May 2, 2000 Page 3 of 3 These minutes read and approved this 2nd day of May, 2000 DonnaL�PLI� YQ/Y�O �Ql Donna Vanous, Chairperson CI Z56Wyn -Sangster, Secretary I I