Minutes - 1987 - Eagle Public Library - 07/14/1987 - Regular EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
July 14 , 1987 7 : 00 P .M. Library
The Board of Trustees for the Eagle Public Library met in the
Library at 7 : 00 P.M. , July 14, 1987. Present were Pres. Ada Costanzo,
Glida Bothwell, Chris Gaston, and Leola Yucis. The Librarian, Ann
Gallinger, was also present, as was Jim Gipson, Architect.
Pres. Ada called the meeting to order. Minutes of the June meeting
were read. MSC Glida, Chris that the minutes be approved as
submitted.
Librarian' s report:
Statistics for June were reviewed. Ann reported 160 children had
enrolled for Summer Reading. We have received 46 new books. Our
50 hours of help assigned for the Court has worked out really well.
Statistics kept for one (1) day Library service proved very
enlightening. Bills for $2 , 801. 27 were presented for approval.
MSC Leola, Chris that the bills be allowed.
Architect:
Jim Gipson, Architect for City Hall and Senior Citizens Building,
presented drawings for a proposed Library addition of approximately
5200 sq. ft. A 1987 estimate would be $50. 00 to $55. 00 per sq. ft.
Discussion followed on the planning necessary for this addition.
ACFLD:
The District is still considering sites for a branch Library. They
are also looking for a consultant. The Bookmobile is reported doing
well. Discussion about renegotiating of contracts, also of a
reciprocal agreement between Eagle and Garden City libraries.
Decision was made to make inquiries into this.
Friends :
Historical pamphlets to be taken up by the Friends.
Chamber of Commerce:
Ada and Ann plan to attend luncheon. Topic to be addressed: Cults
in the Boise Hills.
Survey:
Chris reported on planning of survey with B.S.U. Needs definite
imput as to purpose of Survey, choice of type as phone, foot,
group or library, % of population to be surveyed, 'iow to get best
samples of users, and non users. Chris would like to have some
definite time set for August.
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Budget:
The 1987-88 budget was presented to the Board. After some discussion
MSC Chris, Glida that the budget be approved.
Accountant:
Ann has approached 3 CPA for estimates for their services. Dean
Graham submitted an estimate of 37 hours per month for $1, 200. 00.
Mr. Rogers is on vacation but will get to us by the end of July.
Mr. Grassman' s estimate was not received yet but should be in by
next meeting. We will wait for the last two estimates.
Public Relations Policy:
Nothing will be done as yet to add to our present policy.
Pamphlet File:
Ada and Leola reported on work done on this file. Everything has
been put under Subject Headings. Will be transferred to large
folders but still under Subject Headings. Will weed out Board File.
ALA Report:
Glida gave a comprehensive and interesting report on the ALA
convention. She discussed many new and informative sessions she had
attended. Glida especially appreciated meeting so many Trustees
and Librarians. She considered the Convention overwhelming but very
worthwhile. The Board decided that in the Spring, conditions being
favorable, we will consider sending someone to this convention
every year.
Other :
MSC Glida, Chris that we buy a new air conditioner.
Ann reported 12 , 118 copies had been run through our copier since
we bought it. We accept a l0G per copy donation.
Ann discussed the table and chairs we are buying from the Correctional
Institute. We will buy a wire rack for newspapers. Ada asked for
a pool of names for a new Trustee by our next meeting--there will
be an advertisement in the newspaper. Chris suggested relief time
for Ann to work on the Computer and volunteered some time to be
scheduled for herself.
There will be no August meeting, so our next meeting will be on
September 14 , 1987.
Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST: President
Secretary