LAB 01-06-1997
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SCHERTZ PUBLIC LmRARY ADVISORY BOARD (LAB) MINUTES
The LAB met in regular session on January 6, 1997 with the following members present:
John Grosskopf Barbara Ricks Pattie Lovelady Barbara Quates
Ruth Tienor Mary McAllister Julie Parr Charles McDonald
Gail Douglas
The meeting began with a proposal from Bobby Mestepey that would benefit the Schertz
Library. Mr. Mestepey is a new resident of Schertz and also a member of The Texican
Rangers Shooting Club. The Texican Rangers hold matches on the second Saturday of
each month at Stahl Ranch and take pledges to benefit various organizations. Mr.
Mestepey asked the LAB's approval that money raised in the February 8th competition
go toward approximately two years of Internet access for the library. The only
requirement is a letter of resolution stating that the library be responsible for taxes. Any
money raised would go into the Donation Fund Account. A motion was made by John to
accept the proposal and was seconded by Barbara Q. The motion passed.
The minutes for January were presented, with a motion by Ruth to accept. Barbara Q.
seconded and the motion passed.
Treasurer's Report:
The reports for November and December were presented. The reported balance is
$5,113.09. Julie noted that in 1996, the bookstore brought in $2,970.35, which is up over
$700 in 1995. Ruth made the motion to accept the treasurer's report. Pattie seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
Librarian's Report:
- The stats for December are down from last year by about 100. Gail will be concerned
if the decline continues, but things usually pick up after the holidays.
-An inventory is planned for later in January, as well as plans to clean up the back storage
room.
- Gail reported that Canyon Lake Library has some extra book shelves which could be
used in the storage room. She will check to see if they are still available.
- The city has formed a Blue Ribbon Committee to discuss the bond issue. They are
deciding on how to write the proposal which would include several options, and would
be for about $12million.
Policy Committee:
-The committee will meet after the LAB meeting. Board members will possibly receive a
packet in the mail to review policy changes before the February meeting. If they are
unable to complete the changes, then they will be ready for the March LAB meeting.
Old Business:
- A new LAB member is still needed. Nominations are to be made during the February
meeting.
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-The new slate of officers needs to be sent to City Hall to be put on the agenda in
February.
The motion to adjourn was made by Ruth. The motion passed after a second by John.
The next LAB meeting will be February 3, 1997 at 7:00 P.M.
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1996
CASH ACCOUNT
PREVIOUS BALANCE
INCOME
BOOK STORE
MEMORIAL DONATIONS (AW)
DONATIONS
$ 162.20
$ 85.00
S 510.00
$ 757.20
DISBURSEMENTS
PRESENT BALANCE (12-31-96)
CD IN EFFECT
$ 4355.89
$ 757.20
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0.00
$ 5113.09
$ 6780.00