LAB 07-07-1986
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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
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The Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Monday, July 7, 1986 at
7:30 p.m.. In the absence of the chairman, Vice-Chairman Ruth Tienor conducted
the meeting.
Members present:
Ruth Tienor, Vice-Chairman
Julie Parr, Treasurer
Mary McAllister, Secretary
Margaret Riley
Connie Brison
Tony Paulson
Earl Hartzog
Gene Weaver
Ex-Officio - Gail Douglas, Librarian
Aggie Aguilar, City Council
Representative
Visitors present:
Mayor Earl Sawyer
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Riley
Margaret presented the minutes of the April meeting. Julie moved to approve the
minutes. Tony seconded.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Julie presented the Treasurer's report. The 2nd quarter of County Budget Allotments
($2000) has been received.:-,'TonymoveaLtoLaccept ths:tTl'easurer'screport"and..'Eiene' S"",
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Resident cards issued - 9'
Non-resid~nt cards - 31
User's Fees 3
Reciprocal borrowers - l'
Copier Fees - $ 59.65
Fines, ETC. - $170.20
Circulation - 4548
Reported by Gail:
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The Collection stands at: Adult, 8638; Young Adult, 1315; and Juvenile, 3285.
Story Hour is held every Wednesday and approximately '5-20 children attend.
Several special programs have been arranged for the day care center.
Attendance for the summer reading program is down from the past year. One
hundred children have registered and approximately 60 attend ,each week.
The Tri-County Consortium grant was denied. The consortium still does exist and
it is applying for grants.
Gail will add a computer to the "l>lant List".
Gail will host a mini-workshop entitled "Book Selection" on July 24.
An Open House for new born Texans (1986 babies) will be held to introduce parents
to the library and t~Toddler Bag Program.
Gail has been meeting with the volunteers once a month.
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BUILDING COMMITTEE
Earl presented information on bricks. An estimate of $3750 for bricks was received
from Acme Brick. Approximately 25,000 bricks will be needed. Clay bricks are reco~
merlded~ Bricks, skirting and labor will cost approximately $16,000. There is a
need for a general contractor to coordinate bricking and the roof extension.
It was pointed out that the patio roof is in poor condition. Discussion followed.
Earl will get additional estimates to include a patio roof and present them at a
future meeting.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
The float received a blue ribbon.
FINANCE
There has been no progress on the Ewing Halsell grant proposal.
OLD BUSINESS
The float in the parade looked nice. It was suggested that 4th of July plans should
begin in the April meeting.
Money was collected for the flowers for Lois Moore and the excess money was donated
to the Gonzales Fire Fund.
NEW & MISC. BUSINESS
Aggie will relay the Board's request that the library road signs be placed on FM 3009
and Highway 78 near the Schertz, Municipal Offices signs and on FM 1518 near the city
park.
Ruth presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. pene Riley for his donation of
books.
Julie moved the meeting adjourn. Tony seconded.
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR ~UNE 1986
CASH ACCOUNT
PREVIOUS BALANCE
INCOME
Users Fees (2 Ind. & 1 FamilY)$
Memorial Donations
Fines/Copier Fees
Cnty Bud~et Allotment (2nd Qtr)
,$ 3888.40
35.00
95.00
98.10
2000.00
Change from cashing CD . 51
$ 2228.61
DISBURSEMENTS
Discovery Book Co. (books) $ 781.94
Baker & Taylor ( books) 114.71
Brodart ( supplies) 17.78
Thorndike Press ( books) 152.55
$ 1066.98
BALANCE
$+ 2228.61 ..
$- 1066.98
$ 5050.03.
CD Cashed ($13159.00 plus $68.51 Interest)
CD Purchased
$ 13227.51
.$-1 '3227.00
$ .51
In Cash Account