Minutes - 1991 - Eagle Public Library - 03/11/1991 - Regular EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
March 11 , 1991
7:04 Call to order by Mike . Also attending : Pat , Liz , Linda ,
and Lynn. Steve Hammons represented the City Council while Karen
DeLioso and Glida Bothwell represented the EPL Friends.
Resignation of Kelly accepted .
1 . Minutes read and approved . Pat/Linda
2. Bills. The summary sheet was not available. The January
bills include periodicals, supplies and postage. The trustees
will probably see the Quarter Close and billing at the May
meeting .
3. Workman's compensation billing is too high . Linda will talk
to Laura. The board looked at the EPL expenditures . Mike stated
that we need to establish a procedure for collecting and
recording fines, non-resident cards, and city checks . Pat ,
Linda, and Ann will work out this procedure.
4 . Consent items.
A. The board looked at the spread sheet . Lynn explained
how to read it and we all tried valiantly to understand it . Some
did better than others.
B. We looked at the changed statistics form
C. We briefly discussed the personnel change.
5. Contract Administrator 's report
We are gathering guidelines for weeding the collection.
Mike asked which is more important--weeding or building the BPL
collection in Eagle. Lynn responded that time management would
allow for simultaneous movement toward both goals.
We will set up a "Sell Shelf" with prices of .25 for
hardcovers and . 10 for paperbacks. The trustees approved . The
revenue will go into the book budget .
The board discussed library building needs. Lynn
distributed her cost analysis. Steve Hammons reported both
looking at available buildings and thoughts of building from
federal funds. He mentioned that there was a possible buyer for
the present library. The question always remains about building
onto City Hall . The vacated restaurant on State Street has
approximately 4,000 square feet .
Mike inquired about applying for grant money--FY1992LSCA
Title II--Lynn will check on it .
We do need a contingency plan if we need to move suddenly .
Should we rent? close down? (NOT an option according to the City
Council ) Tom Minnow of the city is working on a plan for
alternate financing of a possible move.
6. Old Business
ACLDC contract . Board read contract . Move to sign.
Linda/Pat Trustees signed the contract .
Calendar--Ann is working on it . Need to begin working on
Eagle Fun Days--June 8.
Summer Reading Program--last 2 weeks in June. HP has been
asked for supporting funds.
LaserCat should be here soon. Matching funds will then be
due from EPL coffers. BPL will install .
7. New business
BPL will do building maintenance. Lynn will bring current
work up to standards or get new people. The City Council will be
billed .
Vacuum--$252.95 Royal 655 with attachments. Money to come
from EPL funds--Capital equipment . Move to purchase, Linda/Pat
Hardship case-Meridian Public Library patron given
permission to use EPL at no cost . Moved, Linda/Pat .
Question from Mike: How will EPL get access to best sellers
and other hot new titles? Answer : spend your on funds and order
from Baker & Taylor through BPL.
Liz Horn nominated for Board Secretary . Mike/Pat
Begin thinking of a new board member . Legal expertise would
be appreciated .
City Council meeting , 3/12
ILA Spring Conference April 13
8. Friends of the EPL
Karen and Glida reported on the year 's projects for the
library. They also said they were going to save money and
energies in anticipation of a move.
Meeting Adjourned , 9:20
Win',