Minutes - 1987 - Eagle Public Library - 02/09/1987 - Regular LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
February 9, 1987 7 : 00 P.M. Library
Eagle Public Library Board met in the Library, February 9,
1987 . The meeting was called to order by President Ada Costanzo.
Present were Board members Glida Bothwell, Chris Gaston, and
Leola Yucis. Susan McColl was excused. Ann Gallinger, Librarian,
and Tom Minow, Liaison Officer, were also present.
Minutes were read. MSC Glida, Chris that the minutes be
accepted. Statistics were reviewed. It was noted that 46%
of our circulation came from Ada County Library District patrons.
A bill to Eagle Bindery for $30. 00 was presented. MSC Leola,
Chris that the bill be allowed.
President Ada reported on two letters sent to City Council
and to Tom Minow relative to Library Administration and Pension
Policy.
Evaluation forms for the Librarian were distributed with a
request they be filled out by March meeting.
Chris and Leola will have a tentative outline of areas to
be considered for our Survey by the next meeting.
Ann announced our Computer, an IBM-PC, should be delivered
by February 15, 1987 . Discussion followed as to site preparation,
location, and necessary outlets. Ann was asked to contact an
electrician for an estimate of work needed. Andy Ribner will be
available for consultation and training. MSC, Glida, Leola that
the Board approve $750. 00 payment for matching Grant Funds.
Glida reported on all bills relative to Libraries that are
now pending in the Legislature.
There was some discussion concerning membership in the Eagle
Chamber of Commerce. It was decided Ada would talk to the Friends
about a membership and a Representative.
There will soon be a new Eagle-Star Directory issued. Ann
has been asked to submit a paragraph on services offered by the
Library.
The Board assisted by our Liaison Officer discussed freely
on what we really want on future plans for the Library, regarding
space necessary and services offered. It was the consensus of
opinion that we send notification to the Mayor that we would like
to defer such decision of anticipated growth of the Library until
the City vacates this building and we have a chance to analyze
the impact on future growth. MSC Chris, Glida that such a statement
be sent to Mayor regarding future Library plans.
Minutes of February 9, 1987
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Ada has been typing up changes necessary in our Policy Manual.
Copies should be ready by next month.
A decision was made to send a letter of condolence to the
Garden Valley Library Board on the loss of their Librarian.
It was also deemed necessary to send to the Garden Valley
Library Board a second bill for the shelving they purchased from
Eagle.
Tom Minow, our Liaison Officer, advised us he would recommend
at the next Council meeting that the City Clerk and Auditor set
up a separate Library Fund Account to be administered by the
Library Board. Such Board to keep their own accounts and write
the checks for all expenditures.
Meeting adjourned.
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