Minutes - 1993 - Eagle Public Library - 04/19/1993 - Regular EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 19, 1993
Present: Pat Krasen, Liz Horn, Gary Barnes, Lynn Melton,
Stan Bastian, Friends of Library
Meeting called to order at 7:02 by Pat Krasen, President
I. Minutes approved. Liz/Gary
II. Bills and payroll approved. Liz/Gary
III. Consent items.
A. March financial reports approved. Pat/Liz
B. Monthly statistics approved. Pat/Gary
C. Personnel changes. None.
1. Karen Sutton's board position has not
been filled. Board members will send any
potential names to Pat Krasen who will
contact and discuss board membership with
those individuals. The next possible city
council meeting to consider a new member will
be April 27.
IV. Contract Administrator's Report.
Materials Expenditures
Lynn presented a report prepared by Ann which indicates
that expenditures for books have picked up. They are not
yet what is expected, but is an improvement from the
prior month.
Collection Analysis
Lynn presented a formal collection analysis of the 500
and 600 series. The analysis process will continue and
further reports will be presented as they are completed.
Collection of Fines and Lost Book Fees
Lynn will have a report prepared on the status of fines
and lost book fees prepared for the May meeting. It will
be added to the agenda for discussion.
V. Old Business.
The Focus Group Report Approval. Gary/Liz
The Focus Group was given final approval and will be
sent to the city council.
Commitment list.
Pat is scheduling visits to several local libraries.
This review should be completed as soon as possible as
the time table for moving the library facility appears
to be speeding up.
VI. New Business.
Laser Cat Computer Equipment
Stan has made contact with individuals at Hewlitt
Packard who have expressed an interest in providing
appropriate upgraded equipment to meet the new
requirements for Laser Cat. Lynn has drafted a letter
outlining the library's needs and will prepare an
attachment detailing the specific equipment needed.
The letter was approved. Gary/Liz
Revised Policy Sections
A draft of revised policy sections for General
Objectives, Board of Trustees, Personnel, and Work
Release Policy was presented for discussion. It will
be reviewed and discussed further at next month's
meeting.
VII. Miscellaneous
New Library Site
The likelihood of a move for the library is growing.
The pace of activity has picked up and immediate
thought must be given to such a move. Thoughts of the
board concerning location and the experience of the
Boise Public Library were shared with Stan. Further
discussions will be held. The Board will be visiting
several local libraries to review those facilities.
VIII. Friends of the Library Report
Two members of the Friends were present. They expressed an
interest in working at the Eagle Fun Days and a used book
sale for fund raisers.
IX. Public comments.
None.
X. Meeting date.
Next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, May 17, at
7:00 PM, at the Eagle Public Library.
XI. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.