LAB 01-08-1979
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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Rut~ Tienor, at 7:09 p.m.
on January 8, 1979.
The minutes for the December meeting were read and approved as read.
The Treasurer reported that the beginning balance on December 1 was
$1,568.11, with December income of $70.00 with expenditures of $72.00. This
left a balance on December 31 of $1,566.11. Treasurers report was approved
as read.
Next order of business was the Librarians report. There was a total of
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.~ volumes in circulation. The breakdown is as follows:
Adult .-"1 '1
- Nonfiction "1'9
Fiction 189
Paperback 302
Juvenile - Nonfiction 35
Fiction 109
Young Adult 70
Inter Library Loan 9
There were 16 borrowers cards issued in December and a total of $46.15 collected
in fines. Forty-six children attended Story Hour.
Next order of business was a report from the Policy Committee. They re-
commended that the library not send delinquent notices on paper back books, but
phone where applicable. Mail two notices on others and file the third notice.
Replacement fees be $1.00 on paperbacks, $5.00 (or replacement cost) on hardbacks
plus a SOc;: handling charge. Damage charges would be 25c;: on paperbacks and a $1.00,
$3.00 or 50% charge for hardcover books or the cost of replacement if badly damaged.
Edith Cloud made a motion to accept committees recommendation with HarriettLipps
seconding the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Policy Committee brought up the possible addition to the bylaws by
adding Article IV, Section 2. This adds a Personnel Committee along with its
functions. After discussion, HarriettLipps made a motion to accept the addition
to the bylaws and Edith Cloud seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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New Business brought before the Board was as follows:
1. Chairperson Tienor reported on visit to our library by
San Antonio and District 10 Library personnel.
2. February 5th our library will host Hill Country Business meeting
of District 10.
3. Library board expressed our thanks and appreciation to Evelyn
Rogerg ~ son for building a magazine shelf.
4. Nominating committee met on November 28 and January 7. Their
recommendation for chairperson was Ruth Tienor, Marge Rakowsky
for Vice Chairperson, Marquerite Martinez for Treasurer, and Douglas
Mikus for secretary. A motion was made by Roy Richard Jr. and
seconded by Kay Sherman that we accept these recommendations by
acclimation. Motion carried with one abstention, that being Douglas
Mikus.
5. The Executive committee reported on the committee assignments for 1979.
Their report of committee assignments are:
Book Committee - HarriettLipps, Chairman
Edith Cloud) k C\'i S\,<]' { t\\il "
Budget & Finance - Douglas Mikus, Chairman
Don a Grainer, Marge Rakowsky, Marquerite Martinez
Building & Property - Kay She~an, Chairman
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Margare-r-'R:i-re,r, Kermit Harborth
Personnel - Roy Richard Jr., Chairman
Marge Rakowsky, Kay Sherman
Policy & Evaluation - Margaret Riley, Chairman
Marge Rakowsky, Edith Cloud
Publicity & Public Relations - Don a Grainger, Chairman
Evelyn Rogers
Hospitality - Evelyn Rogers, Chairman
Marguerite Martinez, Margaret Riley
6. A letter of resignation from Eva Perry, was read by Chairperson Tienor
and was accepted. The Board expressed its regret in its acceptance
of the letter and wants to express its sincere thanks for an outstanding
job Eva did for this library.
7. The Board welcomed a new member, Mrs. Don a Grainger, to the board.
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8. There being no other business, Margaret Riley made a motion to adjourn
and Kay Sherman seconded it. Motion carried
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