LAB 02-07-2005
SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (LAB) MINUTES
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The LAB met on February 7, 2005 with the following members/guests present:
Margaret Riley Ruth Tienor Pattie Lovelady Julie Parr
Mary McAllister Melissa Uhlhorn Gail Douglas
Minutes: Minutes were presented. Margaret moved to accept. Pattie seconded. Motion
carried.
Treasurer's Report: The December report was presented. The Book Store took in $4454.70
during the 2004 calendar year. $676.32 was collected during December. Due to the days that
money is deposited at City Hall a lesser amount is shown on the Dec. report. Julie
recommended that we move $5000 out of the cash balance into the investment account.
Mary made a motion to accept the treasurer's report and to move the $5000 into the
investment account. Margaret seconded. Motion carried.
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Librarians' Report:
. Circulation number was 20,083 which is a 6% increase from January 2004.
. 14,014 people came into the library. 220 attended story time.
. 212 ~ volunteer hours and 12 restitution hours were logged.
. Melissa is renewing magazine subscriptions at this time. Also she is weeding the
computer, pet, needlecraft, and gardening sections. Many of the books are outdated.
. Shelving is up in the former Genealogy Room. Genealogy materials are now in the
study rooms.
. Melissa has begun work on the annual budget.
. Melissa filed for Lone Star moneys. Approximately $5300 will be received from
library funds (Federal funding). A $2500 grant from SAMS has been spent on books.
. Melissa is serving on an AALS committee that nominates outstanding libraries.
. A spring membership meeting is in Uvalde on March 18th.
. Nicki (Children's Librarian) worked with Girl Scout Troop 777 on story time. Also
she will also attend a Performers Showcase next week.
. A patron lost consciousness in the library. EMS was called. This incident pointed
out the need for library staff to always be "First Aid ready".
. Gail showed pictures of new outside lighting. Five 16 ft. poles with 2 lamps per pole
will be installed. Installation should begin next week. Pavers of various colors have
been delivered. This project should be completed in approximately 6 weeks.
. Gail reported that Fibar had sent a $5000 refund for the playscape as there was a
double payment in this amount. This money will return to the Park fund.
. A feasibility study for a YMCA in this area will be done.
Old Business: none
New Business: Customer Conduct Policy needs to be updated. Melissa will bring draft
copies of this and other necessary policies to future meetings.
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Mary moved to adjourn the meeting. Julie seconded. Motion carried.
The next meeting will be March 7, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Cash Account
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Balance Forward
Income
Disbursements
Ending Balance
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Investment Account
Balance Forward
January Interest
Ending Balance
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TREASURER'S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2005
- Bookstore
Memorial Donations CAW)
Miscellaneous Donations
Bank Interest
- Bookstore Sales Tax
$ 10251.44
$ 612.00
$ 100.00
$ 26.20
$+ 11.21
$ 749.41
$+ 749.41
$
46.39
$-
46.39
$ 10954.46
$ 11581. 59
$+ 22.03
$ 11603.62