HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-09 MinutesMinutes for Feb 99 1970
The Board of Trustees of the Fayetteville Public Library held its
regular monthly meeting on Mondayq February 99 1970, at 4 p.m*
in the Board Room. Present: Board Members Mr. Webb Williams, Mr. Ted
Wylieq Mrs. Charles B. Murplzy, and Mr. E.L. Rudolph; Librarians,
Mrs. Carol Wright and Mrs. Grace Keith.
Mr. Williams reported that he had received a bill of $248.00 from
John E. Mahaffey Associates for a topographical survey of the east
side of the library property for easements and drainage. The bill
was approved for payment from the building fund.
Mr. Williams reported that his negotiations with Remington Rand
had resulted in a lowering of the bid price on end—pieces so that
the total bid amounted to $5999.73• The bid bond has been received.
Mrs. Keith presented the attached circulation report for the month
of January.
Mrs. Wright advised the board that the bid for furniture did not
include the expense of moving into the new addition and suggested
that book trucks might be borrowed from the University.
Mrs. Wright then notified the Board that the lease of the Regional
Board expires2 2771 and that a proposal for renewal had been
requested by 7y/70-
Mrs. Wright suggested that upon the completion of the new wing
the library staff cease renewing loans via telephone and that the
loan period be extended to three weeks. Approved.
Mrs. Wright distributed copies of the ALA's "Freedom to Read" and
"Library Bill of Rights" to the members of the Board.
Mrs. Murphy presented the financial report for January and suggested
that the contingency fund ($1500) actually be carried as a separate
account rather than as an accounting fiction. Approved.
The Board adjourned at 4:55 P•m•