HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board Minutes 05.26.1988 Minutes of the Laurel Public Library Board of Trustees
Date -May 26
Attending -Gene Williams(presiding), Bonnie Preikszas, Adele
Zink,Chet Blaylock, Peggy Arnold, Laurel Hepner.
Discussion -Chet Blaylock made some comments about the meeting
with the Parmly Board on May 19.
Building Materials selection -It was moved, seconded, and
passed to use the following items for the new library building:
'Barkwood' for the shingles, 'Monterey' for the bricks with
dark brown mortar, and 'bronze clad' windows.
Minutes - approved for April 28, 1988
Communications -There will be a budget meeting May 31 at 4.
Report of the Librarian - Traffic for April was 2,555, down
11% from April 87, and down 24% from March 88. Circulation
was 4124, down 7% from April 87 and down 21% from March 88.
Committee Reports
Groundbreaking -The program and mailing list were discussed
and invitations will be completed and mailed.
r Old business
The float for the 4th of July was discussed. Sue
Carter will be asked if she would be interested in organizing
a float.
New Business
Letters to remind donors of their outstanding pledges
will be sent out in June.
Budget cuts. Recommendations for the budget and
finance committee are:cut hours, increase fine collections,
and charging a $16 card fee for non - residents payable on a
quarterly basis.
A motion was passed to wait to act on contracting until
the board hears from the Parmly Board.
Next meeting June 23
Election of officers
Request for Sue Carter to be appointed to a five year
term.
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