LAB 02-01-1999
SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (LAB) MINUTES
The LAB met on February 1,1999, with the following members present:
Maraaret Rilev Marv McAllister Norma Head Ruth Tienor
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Barbara Ricks Julie Parr Gail Douglas Pia Jarman
The minutes for the January meeting were presented. The motion to accept the
minutes, as spelling corrected, was made by Julie. Pattie seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
Treasurer's Report: No January report was available due to a change in the
bookkeeping department at city hall. The city is in the process of hiring a new
person. During January, $332.62 in bookstore sales was deposited.
Librarian's Report: Gail will go over the set of plans and specifications for the
library remodeling that Mr. Sweatt has before presenting them to the LAB. Jim
\tv'ooliverton thinks we can get county funding, which wiil enable us to get brick
and carpet, as well as the foyer renovations.
-Brodart , our software supplier, will allow the library to put the inventory on their
file until the new software is available. The new software should be out in June.
-Gail and Sandy attended a security workshop. There are still problems with
patrons. accessing inappropriate sites on the computer. Gail may ask the council
to consider hiring a computer employee to handle Internet and computer patrons.
-Juan wiH have to miss the next two meetings, but wishes to remain on the board.
Earl Hartzog is interested in joining the board if there is no conflict with other
duties.
-A grant called 21st Century Learning Centers, is being written and will be
submitted in March. This grant will be in cooperation with the city and SCUCISO
and Judson ISO. It will possibly allow a youth center to be opened, as well as
after hour library access in the schools and possibly Sunday hours at Schertz
Library. 5th grade and above are the initial targeted group. The grant is for
$1,000,000, since it is conjunction with the Judson District, and will be for three
years. After the three-year period, it is hoped that the city will take over the
program.
Old Business: If remodeling begins, it will be time to clear out the bookstore area.
It may be possible to rent a storage space to store the books until additional
space is made available. The LAB may consider bidding on the shoe store and
getting an estimate on how much it would cost to have it moved near the library.
This building could then be used as a bookstore or genealogy area. Possibly a
Scout Hut could also be built near the library.
Julie made the motion to adjourn with a second by Ruth. The motion carried.
The next LAB meeting will be on Monday, March 1, 1999.
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR JANUARY 1999
CASH ACCOUNT
PREVIOUS BALANCE
INCOME
BOOKSTORE
MEMORIAL DONATIONS CAW)
MISC. DONATIONS
$ 332.62
$ 25.00
$ 1.45
$ 359.07
DISBURSEMENTS
PRESENT BALANCE (1-31-99)
CO IN EFFECT
$ 5104.42
$+ 359.07
$-
0.00
$ 5463.49
$ 10000.00