HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-1993 Library Board MinutesApril 13, 1993 4 pm
Due to conflicts the March UML Board meeting was cancelled. April's
meeting was held in the basement of the UML and was attended by Geoff
Wells, Pat Kelly, Rita Cronholm, members of the Board ; Mary Virginia
Kirchhoff, Council liason; Ruth Gooch, President of Friends of UML;
Lucille Davis, WTLS lay rep.; Diane Groh, Community Services Directory
for the City of Plainview; and John Sigwald, Librarian .
John presented copies of his proposed budget supplementary requests
for fiscal year 1993-94 to all present. These are in addition to
present budgeted items. He explained various items and their need.
He explains that new software for our circ/catalog will be coming out
in January, 1994. This upgrade will cause us to need a faster, updated
computer for the host computer for our system.
Diane explained that next year's City budget will be very tight. The
City administration and Council need to know that the Board supports
John in these budget requests and in the priority of the items.
In discussing John's request for money for laser printers, Diane told
John that some printers (one laser and possibly two QuietWriters) may
be replaced at City Hall and she would see about possibly getting those
for the Library.
Diane indicated that the City would probably agree to fund 1/3 of the
Literacy coordinator expenses, if the County would agree to fund 1/3.
She also indicated that the City will probably ask the County for an
increase in the amount of funding they give toward the Library each
year.
After discussion of Library Information sheets, Diane said she would
see if possibly these can be funded through Muff London's Public
Information funds.
Carpeting for various parts of the Library was discussed. Various
opinions were given of only doing the uncarpeted area upstairs, also
whether the basement really needed carpeting.
Diane said that the elevator bid for UML will be accepted at tonight's
Council meeting. Bid came in at $27,000 and other necessary work
should be around $8,000 bringing the entire project in at approximately
$35,000.
Board discussed each priority items - See attached sheet for some
changes and suggestions.
Meeting was adjourned.