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.