HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-06-08 MinutesThe Board of Trustees of the Fayetteville Public Library held its regular
monthly meeting at 4 p.m. on Mondays June 89 in the Auditorium. All meikibers
except Mr. Shelton were present.
Mrs. Keith reported a malfunction of the air—conditioner and a clogged drain
to which Mr. Williams said he would direct the attention of Mr. Seagraves.
Mrs. Murphy reminded the Board that a CPAP preferably serving gratuitouslyg
would be needed for the closing of the construction contract, and volunteered
to seek same.
After the reading of the minutes there was a general discussion of the
dog—children—lawn problem, but not action was deemed necessary.
Mr. Williams reported that Judge Lester had agreed to pave the parking lot.
Mrs. Keith reported gifts (attached)9 cost of moving (attached)9 circulation
(attached), and enrollment of 572 in the summer reading program.
Mrs. Wright reported tfle non—delivery of one steel shelf overlooked by the
supplier, the general acceptance of the new non—renewal policyg and the
necessity for supporting the construction of a State L^dbrary Building
by means of measures to be voted on in the November election.
Mr. Wylie suggested that the contractor be asked to re—affix the Freedom Shrine
that had been removed during construction.
Mrs. Murphy raised the question of work table vs. periodical storage in the
former Board Roomq a question left for determination later.
Mr. Wylie and Mr. Rudolph brought up the question of the integrity of the
Arkansas Room and urged its maintenance as a separate identity.
Mrs. Murphy presented the financial report (attached) and noted that the
City of Fayetteville was delinquent in its current payment; she also asked
for clarification of the Regional Library's share in the Arkansas Western Gas
Companies service contract. Mrs. Wright informed her that it was not shared.
Mr. Williams noted that there was as yet no pay phone in the foyer.
Mrs. Wright explained the budgeting of tax fund from Washington and Crawford
Counties as background for future negotiations with the Regional Library for
space in the Fayetteville Public Library.
Adjourned 5:25 p.m.
