Minutes - 1988 - Eagle Public Library - 04/11/1988 - Regular EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
April 11, 1988
Library 7:00 P.M.
The Board of Trustees of the Eagle Public Library met at 7:00
P.M. on April 11, 1988 in the Library. The meeting was called
to order by President Ada Costanzo. All Board members were
present. Librarian Ann Gallinger was also present. The minutes
were read and approved as written (MSC, Leola, Mike) .
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Statistics for March were reviewed and noted. Bills totaling
$3 ,609.34 were presented and approved. A six month review of
the budget expenditures was presented and future spending
and planning was discussed .
' 87-' 88 BUDGET REVIEW
The Board discussed several issues concerning future expenditures
for the fiscal year ' 87-' 88. The purchase of a VCR and tapes
were discussed and Ann will investigate VCR prices/best buy,
get a listing of Adult Classics to purchase, and copyright
laws concerning taping of educational programs. Motion was
made to approve purchase of a VCR and video toapes for circulation
(MSC Chris, Leola) . Videos to be pruchased in the fiscal year
will be Adult Classics. Expenditure of funds for the rest of the
year was also discussed and Ann will provide the Board with
a needs assessment for equipment to help prioritize future purchases.
SURVEY
Discussion was tabled until the May meeting.
MEMBERSHIP-ALA
Ann had not received the information concerning Board membership
in ALA and will report and information she receives in May.
PUBLIC RELATIONS PAMPHLET
Ada And Leola presentd a rought draft of the proposed pamphlet
They will meet with the calligrapher and the typesetter and have
the pamphlet printed.
BUDGET COMMITTEEE
Mike Covault and Chris Gaston will serve on the budget committee
along with Ann.
INSURANCE
The Board discussed the role of the Library in insuring its
building when the city moves to its new facility. Mike will
investigate the Library' s responsibility in this matter and
report to the Board.
EAGLE FUN DAYS
The Eagle Library Board has been approached by the Eagle Fun
Days committee to sponsor and hold the Fun Days Breakfast.
The Board agreed to head this project. It will be held Jun 11th
in the field across from the fire station.
CITY OF EAGLE - AUDIT
Ann presented the Board with the Eagle City audit and it was
reviewed by the Board.
LIBRARY AIDE
Carma Allen resigned her position effective April 15th. A
replacement will be hired pending review of applicants.
SATURDAY HOURS
Ann reviewed the numbers of patrons using the Library during
our Saturday hours. The first Saturday attendance was three
patrons, but the following Saturday, during the 4-H group' s
Open House, 15 patrons used the library. The Library will
continue to be open, on Saturday , until the end of ApriL
Meeting was adjourned.
President
ATTEST:
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Secretary