LAB 11-07-2005
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. SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (LAB) MINUTES
The LAB met on November 7, 2005 with the following members present:
Ruth Tienor Barbara Ricks Julie Parr Gail Douglas
Mary McAllister Pattie Lovelady Leah Tamez Melissa Uhlhorn
Margaret Riley Lisa Connolly
Minutes: Minutes for the September meeting were presented. Mary made the motion to
accept the minutes. Julie seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Treasurer's Report: Reports for August and September were presented. Margaret
made the motion to accept the reports. Mary seconded. The motion carried.
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Librarians' Reports:
. The library continues to be very busy. The October stats were up 10%, with
22,813 in circulation. September had 22,669 in circulation. There has been an
8% increase in circulation for the fiscal year.
. Nicki is actively involved in several programs which are doing well. An infant
program, an afternoon program, and a winter reading program have had good
attendance.
. The library participated in the "Trunk or Treat" activity on Oct. 31 which went
well.
· The feasibility study was presented to the council on Nov. 1. A workshop will be
held on Nov. 9 to discuss options for funding for the new library.
. In September, a problem with the AC caused flooding in the juvenile section.
Some books were lost, but have been replaced.
. A shelving clerk and an additional circulation clerk have been added to the library
staff.
· The library is eligible for four more Gates computers. The maintenance budget
may allow for 3 or 4 more. Also, maintenance on existing computers needs to be
done.
· Melissa and Margaret attended several workshops and meetings during the month
of October.
· Gail is studying funding options in order to get the new library project underway.
· Melissa is working on the annual report which is due March 31, 2006.
· Vision and Mission statements are also being worked on. A suggestion for a
vision statement was, "The corridor to the future for all ages through wisdom,
knowledge, and dreams.
Committee Reports: None
Old Business: Melissa will rewrite the Wireless Internet Policy and submit it to the city
attorney for review. It will be presented to the LAB for approval at a later date.
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New Business:
. It was suggested that the LAB purchase something in memory of Spurgeon,
Stephen, and Barbara Hughes in honor of June Hughes. Perhaps a sculpture or
large planter can be placed in front of the library.
· The LAB discussed the Festival of Angels Parade which will occur on Dec.2.
Work on the float will be done on Dec. 2 starting at 10:00 a.m.
Margaret made the motion to adjourn. Leah seconded. The motion carried.
The next LAB meeting will be on Monday, December 5, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2005
Cash Account
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Balance Forward $ 7196.78
Income - Bookstore $ 364.01
Memorial Donations (AW) $ 150.00
Donation (Robert Wilkens
& Co- for audio books) $ 200.00
Bank Interest $+ 22.92
$ 736.93 $+ 736.93
Disbursements - Random House - Audio Boo ks $ 201.60
Bookstore Sales Tax $+ 34.32
$ 235.92 $- 235.92
Ending Balance $ 7697.79
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Investment Account
Balance Forward
September Interest
Ending Balance
$ 16874.05
$+ 49.87
$ 16923.92
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TREASURER'S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2005
Cash Account
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Balance Forward $ 7697.79
Income - Bookstore $ 211.02
Bank Interest $+ 23.96
$ 234.98 $+ 234.98
Disbursements - Bookstore Sales Tax
(partial) $ 13.11 $- 13.11
Ending Balance $ 7919.66
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Investment Account
Balance Forward
October Interest
Ending Balance
$ 16923.92
$+ 53.90
$ 16977.82
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Cash Account
Balance Forward
Income
Disbursements
Ending Balance
Investment Account
Balance Forward
October Interest
Ending Balance
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2005
CAMENDEO)
~ Bookstore
Bank Interest
$ 211.02
$+ 23.96
$ 234.98
~ Bookstore Sales Tax
$
16.03*
$ 7697.79
$+ 234.98
$-
16.03*
$ 7916.74*
$ 16923.92
$+ 53.90
$ 16977.82