LAB 05-05-1986
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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
The Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Monday, May 5,
1986 at 7:30 p.m..
Members present:
Fred Ross, Chairman
Ruth Tienor, Vice-Chairman
Julie Parr, Treasurer
Mary McAllister, Secretary
Earl Hartzog
Gene Weaver
Margaret Riley
Tony Paulson
Connie Brison
Ex-Officio - Gail Douglas, Libr.
Adolph Aguilar,
City Council Rep.
Ruth moved to approve the minutes of the May meeting. Gene
seconded.
TREASURER~S REPORT
Julie presented the Treasurer's report. The second quarter of Federal
Revenue Sharing monies in the amount of $1340.75 has been received.
Julie reported a total ~f $1242.75 as income from the book sale.
Julie moved to accept the Treasurer's report. Margaret seconded.
LIBRARIAN~S REPORT
Stats:
Resident cards issued
Non-resident cards
User~s Fees
72
38
1
Copier Fees
Fines, Etc.
Circulation
$148.95
$194.85
3559
Reported by Gail:
The Collection stands at: Adult, 8378; Young Adult, 1306; and
Juvenile, 3144.
The display case donated by Mr. Wallace has arrived.
The Progressive Taxpayers Association informed Gail that they had
some monies and a donation would be forthcoming.
On May 10 the Seguin Library will be moving to their new addition
while renovation of the library is completed. Volunteers are
needed to help with the move.
Another cabinet unit for the workroom is being delivered. Further
workroom plans are on hold as Gail is waiting to hear about the
grant which would supply us with a computer.
An estimate of $2300.68 for picture book shelving was obtained.
Gail is getting an estimate on a TV and VCR from the Movie House in
Schertz.
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Gail attended the Texas State Library Association meeting in Fort
Worth.
Story hour is being held on Wednesdays and movies are being shown
on Saturdays.
Children's books and Texanna books have been ordered.
Reading Club publicity will appear the end of May.
Reciprocal borrowing with the U.C. library is off to a good start.
There are two new volunteers at the library. Another one of our
volunteers, Lois Moore, is in the hospital.
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Earl reported that the estimated cost for bricking the library is
$15,000 to $17,000 for all 4 sides. The roof needs to be extended and
this is included in the estimate.
Fred suggested that the Finance Committee investigate grants from the
Ewing Halsell Foundation to help finance this cost.
Aggie will check out the possibilities of a loan from the city.
OLD BUSINESS
The Public Relations Committee will make a decision concerning a
float/car for the 4th of July parade and report back at the next
meeting.
Mr. Gene Riley donated approximately 1800 books to the library. Some
will be shelved. Others were included in the book sale.
The remaining books from the book sale are being stored at the
storeroom. Fred will furnish a new storage area when the other one is
to be vacated.
NEW & MISC. BUSINESS
Margaret moved that a framed certificate be given to Mr. Wallace in
appreciation for the display case. Tony seconded. Motion carried.
Tony moved that picture book shelving be purchased. Mary seconded.
Motion carried.
Margaret moved that the board members send flowers to Lois Moore. Ruth
seconded. Motion carried. Money will be collected from the board
members are the next meeting.
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Fred appointed the board members to the following committees:
FINANCE -- Julie, Chairman
Gene
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Connie, Chairman
Ruth
POLICY -- Margaret, Chairman
Tony
BUILDING
Earl, Chairman
Mary
Gene moved to adjourn. Earl seconded.
Mary E. McAllister, Secretary
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TREASURER' E; RE:POl~T FOR AFRIL 1986
CASH ACCOUNT
PREVIOU,S BfI,LANCE
INCOHE
Memorial Donations
Fine Money/Copier Fees
Book Sale Proceeds
~ (1 @ n15.00 &)
Users rees (1 G ~~10.00 )
Guadalupe County Federal Revenue
Sharing (2nd Quarter allotment)
Change from cashing CD
DISBURsumNTS
:$ 30.00
168.45
124.2.75
25.00
1340.75
. "30
$ 2807.25
(Book Sale) ~
H P Printing (Flyer Paper) ir 27.50
ABE Corp. (oil & toner for copier) 119.8Q
~~ 1L~ 7 . 30
PRESENT BALANCE (May 5, 1986)
CD Cashed ($ 12093.00 plus $ 68.30 Interest)
CD Purchased (4-17-86)
In Cash Account
May 5, 1986
~~ 2833.48
$+ 2807.25
~~- 1 47 . 30
~~ 5493.43
$ 12161.30
1 2 1 6 1 .00.
$
.30
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May 5, 1986
1986 BOOK SALE REPORT
Pre-sale <t~ 40. 75
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1 st dey 677.15
2nd day 340. 50
3rd day 161 .35
Addi t.ional receipts 2'3,,00
~> 1242.75