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The Board of Directors of the Fayetteville Public Library met at 4 p.m.
on Monday, August 10, 1970, with all members present.
Mrs. Murphy distributed the July financial report (attached).
Mr. Williams asked Mrs.
Keith to
ask Mr.
Omohundro to see that the clogged
rainspouts were cleared
of debris
before
the next rains.
The minutes for the meeting of July 13 were read and approved.
Mrs. Keith repeated her earlier list of problems involving the lights,
switches, air-conditioning, etc. and the lack of progress in correction and/or
remedy. Mr. Williams suggested that he maintain a master list of petty
complaints, annoyances, and grievances to be drawn up for correction
before final payment of the contractor.
Mrs. Keith also noted that parallel parking on East Dickson created a
traffic hazard at the dxit from the parking lot, a condition examined
informally by the Board after adjournment.
Mrs. Keith explained the pressing need for an additional clerk -typist
to accommodate the increased patronage of the library and the future
necessity of employing an additional trained librarian before the Board
considers the library's opening additional evening andASunday hours.
The public demand for.such additional hours is not yet clear.
Mrs. Keith then presented the monthly report of circulation, registration,
and petty cash (attached).
Mrs. Murphy gave the July financial report(attached) and observed that
the increased utilities bills posed a present problem and a future fiscal.
threat. The general budget was discussed with the conclusion that the
Board would ask the City for an allocation of $21,000 for next year.
Mr. Williams suggested that the Board ask the Ozark Regional Library
to re -new its contract at the rate of $400 per month for a period not
to exceed three years. Agreed.
Mrs. Wright announced that a workshop for directors and trustees would
be held in Van Buren on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Adjourned 5:15 p.m.
