LAB 10-06-1997
SCHERTZ PUBLIC LffiRARY ADVISORY BOARD (LAB) MINUTES
The LAB met on October 6, 1997 with the following members present:
John Grosskopf Margaret Riley Ruth Tienor Julie Parr
Barbara Quates Pattie Lovelady Mary McAllister
Gail Douglas, Librarian Charles McDonald, City Council
Minutes for the August meeting were presented. (No meeting held in Sept.) Mary
made the motion to accept the minutes, and Ju1ie seconded. Motion carried.
An amended treasurer's report was presented for April. Print-outs for May, June,
July, and August were distributed. September's report was presented. Motion to
accept the reports was made by Barbara Quates. Margaret seconded. Motion
carried.
Librarian's Report:
· Gail has been working on a technology grant. Tony VanderHeyden has been
hired as a consultant for this grant.
· Gina is continuing to work. A half time Children's Program Director will
begin to work in April.
· Gail has found unusual things in the library. (e.g. bottles and a knife. A
police report was ftIed when the knife was found.) A witchcraft book has
disappeared.
· The portion of the bond issue related to the library passed. Soon the city will
begin the bond sales.
No Committee Reports.
Old Business:
· Gail had asked for some guidelines as when to send flowers or cards for
illnesses, funerals, etc. After discussion, consensus was that Gail will take
care of volunteer concerns, and the LAB will tend to board member concerns.
No New Business.
Ruth made the motion to adjourn, and Pattie seconded it. Motion carried.
The next LAB meeting will be on November 3, 1997 at 7:00 P.M.
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR AUGUST 1997
CASH ACCOUNT
PREVIOUS BALANCE $ 6676.34
INCOME
BOOK STORE $ 220.40
MEMORIAL DONATIONS (AW) $ 20.00
MISC. DONATIONS $ .88
$ 241. 28 $+ 241.28
DISBURSEMENTS
CONTRERAS FLOWERS $ 41.00
LI BRA R Y BIN DIN G $ 145.43
$ 186.43 $- 186.43
BALANCE (8-31-97)
$ 6731.19
CD CASHED ($6975.00 plus $14.40 Interest)
CD PURCHASED (8-27-97)
TO BE POSTED TO CASH ACCOUNT IN SEPTEMBER
$ 6989.40
$- 6989.00
$ .40
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1997
CASH ACCOUNT
PREVIOUS BA LANC E $ 6731.19
INCOME
BOOKSTORE $ 295.50
DONATION-BUFFALO VALLEY LIONS C LUB$ 399.99
MISC. DONATIONS $ .05
CHANGE FROM CASHING CD'S(.40+.44) $ .84
$ 696.38 $+ 696.38
DISBURSEMENTS
BRODART (Shelving)
BOOKMAN'S WEEKLY (One year
subscription & yearbook)
V.G.DOUGLAS (Bookshelf materials)
SIMON & SCHUSTER (Books)
$ 684.00
$ 80.00
$ 33.22
$ 213.31
$ 1010.53
$- 1010.53
BALANCE (9-30-97)
$ 6417.04
CD CASHED ($6989.00 plus $29.44 Interest)
CD PURCHASED (9-30-97)
TO CASH ACCOUNT
$ 7018.44
$- 7018.00
$ .44
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 1997
CASH ACCOUNT
PREVIOUS BALANCE
INCOME
BOOKSTORE
MISC. DONATIONS
$ 262.80
$ .95
$ 263.75
DISBURSEMENTS
LARRY PARNELL-Bookshelf Materials $ 117.44
AUDIT ADJUSTMENT ????? $ 20.88
$ 138.32
BALANCE (10-31-97)
CD IN EFFECT
$ 6417.04
$+ 263.75
$- 138.32
$ 6542.47
$ 7018.00