HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-13 MinutesThe Board of the Fayetteville Public Library met in the Auditorium at 4npm
on Monday, July 13. The usual attendance, with the exception of Mr. Shelton,
was duly recorded.
Mrs. Wright and Mr. Ti+IIIiams reported the receipt of $1917 for No. 9 of the
Federal payments and Mr. Williams reported two gifts, a memorial of $25 from
Mr. Paul Sullins in memory of Mrs. G.T.Sullins and $25 from the Northside
Rotary Club for additional equipment.
Mr. MI liam.s reported that he had received a request for the balance of
Mr. Seagraves fee of $511; Mrs. IIright pointed out that by law final
acceptance of the construction must precede such payment.
The minutes were read without comment.
Mrs. Murphy happily noted that Dr. Doris Cook had generously agreed to
audit the books without charge to the Board.
Mr. Rudolph moved that the collection formerly housed in the Arkansas Room
be re -assembled or re -constituted under the direction of Mrs. Keith with the
help and advice of whomever she deemed expert and willing to assist. Passed.
Mrs. Murphy raised an alarm about the new budget, pointing out that such matters
as the withholding tax, the increase in OASI taxds, and the staggering increase
in the electric bill for the past month should be considered carefully.She then
presented the monthly financial report (attached) and the quarterly financial
report (attached). A
Mrs. Murphy queried the Board about the use of the Auditorium for a Book Fair
to be sponsored and administered by the local PTA. Unanimous approval by
the Board.
Mrs. Murphy suggested that the disposition of the former Board Room -workshop
be re-examined$ both collectively and individually, before the next meeting.
Mrs. Keith expressed unhappiness with the erratic behavior of the air-conidition$
equipment but noted that repairs made on July 10 seemed to have corrected
the situation. Mr. Wylie asked if the problem could have caused the enormous
electric bill but found that the gas component had borne the brunt of the hot
weather to date.
Mrs. Keith submitted the circulation report (attached).
Mrs. Mi fight suggested that a list of topics to be taken up with Mr. Seagraves
be drawn up before final acceptance is considered.
Mrs. Wright presented a summary of circulation, registration, petty cash,
and book holdings.
Adjourned 3:20 pm. After adjournment an informal examination of the parking
lot was made by the Board. At the same time Mrs. Wright demonstrated the
parkability of her Datsun under the new wing.