LAB 08-01-2005
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. SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (LAB) MINUTES
The LAB met on August 1,2005 with the following members present:
Ruth Tienor Barbara Ricks Julie Parr Margaret Riley
Pattie Lovelady Leah Tamez Melissa Uhlhorn Gail Douglas
Carl Douglas
Visitors: Jerry Mendenhall and Tom Ellis
Ruth made the motion to change procedures to allow Jerry Mendenhall and Tom Ellis
fromj. Mendenhall Architects to present their first draft of the new library. Julie
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
The LAB reviewed the architect's rendering of the new library and was asked to make
any revisions they felt necessary. The drawing will then be presented to the city council.
The proposed building will consist of35,000 sq. ft. with 30,000 sq. ft. of usable space,
and need approximately 5 acres of land. The LAB will e-mail any comments or
suggestions to either Gail or Melissa. Margaret made the motion to proceed with the first
draft with recommendations to city council. The rendering will be placed on the Aug. 24
agenda. Julie seconded the motion. The motion carried.
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Minutes: Minutes for the June meeting were presented. Margaret made the motion to
accept the minutes as corrected. Julie seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Treasurer's Report: The May and June reports were presented. Pattie made the
motion to accept the reports. Margaret seconded. The motion carried.
Librarians' Reports:
· The June circulation number was 29,464, the highest number in the library's
history. The July circulation was 26,089.
· Computer usage stats for June were 2,016, and 2,173 for July.
· 18,933 patrons visited the library in June, and 16,498 visited in July.
· The Summer Reading Program is officially over and was very successful. Nicki
planned for 900 children and had 902 sign up. Approximately 90 more children
wanted to sign up.
· Donations to the Summer Reading Program totaled approximately $12,274.00 in
value.
· Twelve members of the 'Tweens Program attended a Monopoly Tournament.
· Attendance for the summer movies has been very good. Word of Life Church has
provided sno-cones. The next movie, Sponge Bob Square Pants, will be shown
on Aug. 20. \ 1\
· Nicki is interested~new programs, such as a winter program or an afternoon
program. Melissa \uggested that if a new program is added, a once a month
program might be best.
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. It is required that all libraries have a system management 5 year plan. Work
sessions will be held on Aug. 16 in Converse. Melissa has ideas for a long range
plan and will work further on this.
Committee Reports: None
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Julie made the motion to adjourn. Margaret seconded. The motion carried.
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the next LAB meeting will be on Monday, September 12,
2005 at 7:00 p.m.
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR JUNE 2005
Cash Account
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Balance Forward $ 7971. 73
Income - Bookstore $ 489.38
Memori al Donations CAW) $ 50.00
Donation CHermann Sons) $ 150.00
Bank Interest $+ 22.73
$ 712.11 $+ 712.11
Disbursements - Summer Reading Club
Lucas Miller $ 250.00
Bob Abdou $ 225.00
Bookstore Sales Tax $ 37.20
$ 512.20 $- 512.20
Ending Balance $ 8171.64
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Investment Account
Balance Forward
June Interest
Ending Balance
$ 16737.54
$+ 41.52
$ 16779.06
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Cash Account
Balance Forward
Income
Disbursements
Ending Balance
Investment Account
Balance Forward
July Interest
Ending Balance
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR JULY 2005
- Bookstore
Memorial Donations CAW)
Miscellaneous Donation
Bank Interest
- Swank - Movie
Summer Reading Club
Boo ks
Bookstore Sales Tax
$ 8171.65
$ 357.15
$ 100.00
$ 25.36
$+ 11. 29
$ 493.80
$ 280.50
$ 978.63
$ 116.47
$ 27.09
$ 1402.69
$+ 493.80
$- 1402.69
$ 7262.76
$ 16779.06
$+ 45.84
$ 16824.90