Minutes - 1989 - Eagle Public Library - 03/13/1989 - Regular EAGr.F PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
MARCH 13, 1989 LIBRARY 7:00 P.M.
The meting was called to order by President Chris Gaston at 7:00 P.M.
\,resent were Board members: Chris Gaston, Rex Hudson and Susan McColl and
Ann Gallinger, Librarian. Mike Covault was absent.
1. The minutes of the February 13, 1989 meeting were approved as written.
2. Ann presented the Librarian's report:
a) We have received payment from Ada County District Library for
178 families. Payment should be received for 30 more families.
b) District circulation is dawn to about 30% of total circulation
from a high of 40% total.
c) Bills totaling $3,894.85 were approved, MSC Susan, Rex.
d) Ann advised Board concerning the State Building Inspection.
A fire extinguisher was required and some electrical work. Ann
was requested to get bids then see that the work and supplies
purchased and/or completed, with copy of letter to State and
City Hall. (MSC Susan, Rex)
3. The Board approved April as No Fine Month for National Library Month.
(MSC Susan, Rex)
4. The Board discussed the budgeting process for the next fiscal year,
recognizing the need to open more channels of communication with the
City Council as to Library needs and the Library's historical and on-going
fund raising activities.
5. Chris discussed attending the city council meeting of March 14, 1989
concerning opening the city budget to reflect receipt of revenue from
Ada County District Library.
6. The Board agreed to a "Good Bye and Thank You" lunch for Ada and Leola
after Easter.
7. The Board agreed to send assistant librarian Pat Liechty to a Seminar,
"Image and Communication Skills for Women" on April 6. The cost is
$45.00. The Board further discussed the summer PNLA & ILA joint
conference and encouraged Ann to plan on attending.
8. The Friends of the Library have offered to look into obtaining a larger
sign for the Library. The Board agreed this was a good plan.
9. The Board discussed the situation with the building next door (old
Grill) . It was agreed that expansion in the near future is not feasible
but that the Board should explore funding for the future expansion.
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10. Concerning the Library Board vacancy, the Board agreed to ask Joan Hill
if she were interested in filling the Board vacancy. If she is, Chris
will recommend her to the mayor.
Meeting adjourned.
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