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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Library Board - 2000 - 06/27 - RegularL The regular meeting of the Allen Public Library Board was called to order at 740 p.m. and a quorum was announced by Chairperson, Donna Drews Various Board members present were John Ross, Cindy Wynn -Sangster, Cal Calvin and Marybeth Bonczek. Library Director, Barbara Buehler, was present, as well. II. Report on the NETLS meeting attended by Barbara Buehler. Subjects of interest included the following: - Running the library as a business. - The library having its own website. - The State Library is subscribing to databases that will make many publications available online to the Allen Public Library. - The new NETLS President's platform includes asking for state funding for libraries in states that do not do so now Texas does not currently fund its I libraries. John Ross asked why the library doesn't have its own website. Barbara Buehler replied that Peter Vargas believes that the library website should be a part of the City of Allen's website which is managed through the public information officer. John Ross felt that having a library website would be a service to the people and would be easier to find He also said that the Board has the authority to recommend a website for the library to the City Council. Cal Calvin stated that online accessibility is the key Donna Drews Various suggested that after the elec— ' that Peter Vargas has about the library having its ou concerns. III. The minutes of the June 6, 2000 meeting were approt Jy,_L cA- LJ �- IV. Update on the Political Action Committee's (PAC) or David Kerr, Chairperson Jane Bennett, Co -Chairperson Sally Terrell, Publicity Evelyn Dawson, Publicity Kathy Latinas, Publicity Eileen Tollen and Donna Drews Various, Letter Writing Cal Calvin, Sherry Grimes and John Ross, Public Speak MINUTES OF THE ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD June 27, 2000 ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY TWO ALLEN CIVIC PLAZA ALLEN, TEXAS 75013 L The regular meeting of the Allen Public Library Board was called to order at 740 p.m. and a quorum was announced by Chairperson, Donna Drews Various Board members present were John Ross, Cindy Wynn -Sangster, Cal Calvin and Marybeth Bonczek. Library Director, Barbara Buehler, was present, as well. II. Report on the NETLS meeting attended by Barbara Buehler. Subjects of interest included the following: - Running the library as a business. - The library having its own website. - The State Library is subscribing to databases that will make many publications available online to the Allen Public Library. - The new NETLS President's platform includes asking for state funding for libraries in states that do not do so now Texas does not currently fund its I libraries. John Ross asked why the library doesn't have its own website. Barbara Buehler replied that Peter Vargas believes that the library website should be a part of the City of Allen's website which is managed through the public information officer. John Ross felt that having a library website would be a service to the people and would be easier to find He also said that the Board has the authority to recommend a website for the library to the City Council. Cal Calvin stated that online accessibility is the key Donna Drews Various suggested that after the elec— ' that Peter Vargas has about the library having its ou concerns. III. The minutes of the June 6, 2000 meeting were approt Jy,_L cA- LJ �- IV. Update on the Political Action Committee's (PAC) or David Kerr, Chairperson Jane Bennett, Co -Chairperson Sally Terrell, Publicity Evelyn Dawson, Publicity Kathy Latinas, Publicity Eileen Tollen and Donna Drews Various, Letter Writing Cal Calvin, Sherry Grimes and John Ross, Public Speak Sandy Wittsche, Treasurer Frank Snidow, Yard Signs Frank Snidow asked that each of the Board members place a yard sign in their yard and commit to putting up at least 5 yard signs in support of the bond election. The signs will read, "The Next Chapter." Signs are scheduled to be put together on July 12. The PAC will be a part of the parade on July 1st and has ordered T -Shirts for volunteers to wear while handing out information. Also, a Clifford costume was donated to be used in the parade Donna Drews Various asked each of the Board members if they would agree to have their signature put on an ad in the newspaper in support of the bond election. John Ross stated that he believed the civic auditorium would be a selling point for local businesses to support the bond election. Donna Drews Various suggested that when speaking to businesses it would be a good idea to "Sell' the auditorium as a place for presentations, etc. V. Reviewed the City Bond Election Brochure. VI. Other Business The Scholastic Book Fair that the Friends of the Library held was very successful. They achieved their goal of $1,000 to sales Christopher Reich, the author that the library hosted, was a success. VII. The meeting was adjourned at 8*50 p m. These minutes read and approved this 27th day of June, 2000 Donna Various, Chairperson Cindy Wynn -Sangster, Secretary Minutes of the Allen Public Library Board June 2 2000 o Page 2 of 2 Sandy Wittsche, Treasurer Frank Snidow, Yard Signs Frank Snidow asked that each of the Board members place a yard sign in their yard and commit to putting up at least 5 yard signs in support of the bond election. The signs will read, "The Next Chapter." Signs are scheduled to be put together on July 12. The PAC will be a part of the parade on July 1st and has ordered T -Shirts for volunteers to wear while handing out information. Also, a Clifford costume was donated to be used in the parade Donna Drews Various asked each of the Board members if they would agree to have their signature put on an ad in the newspaper in support of the bond election. John Ross stated that he believed the civic auditorium would be a selling point for local businesses to support the bond election. Donna Drews Various suggested that when speaking to businesses it would be a good idea to "Sell' the auditorium as a place for presentations, etc. V. Reviewed the City Bond Election Brochure. VI. Other Business The Scholastic Book Fair that the Friends of the Library held was very successful. They achieved their goal of $1,000 to sales Christopher Reich, the author that the library hosted, was a success. VII. The meeting was adjourned at 8*50 p m. These minutes read and approved this 27th day of June, 2000 Donna Various, Chairperson Cindy Wynn -Sangster, Secretary