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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-10-19 MinutesThe Board of the Fayetteville Public Library met on Monday, Oct. 19, 1970, at 4 p.m. in the auditorium. All present exegpt Mr. Ellis Shelton. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read. Mr. Williams reported that the Civic Club desired a standing reservation of the meeting room and agreed to give notice in case it would not be needed. In view of past and anticipated future generosity, approved. Mr. Williams further reported that Judge Lester had had the chat and gravel spread for the parking area and that the engineer suggested that settling over tae winter would be desirable. Mir. Williams presented Mr. Seagraves' final bill of $511, which was approved. Mrs. Murphy suggested that Mr. Williams and city attorny David Malone hold up payment of sums owed contractor Larry Carter until the air—conditioning and heating facilities function satisfactorily. Agreed. Mrs. Murbhy presented financial reports for the months of August and September and for the third quarter (attached)p and warned that continued increases in utilities bills will necessitate shifting of funds for the fourth quarter. NIr. Wylie, after lamenting the habit of uniformed urchins and occasional adults of playing football on the sodded lees suggested that the local police be asked to keep an eye on traspassers. He also suggested that we try to find a generous and public—spirited citizen who Would donate the adjacent property to the library for future expansion. A Mrs. Keith noted the exhibition of national prize photos in the library and the temporary display of a temporary picture of Mrs. Marinoni in a temporary location in the Arkansas room. She also reported gifts of $351.50 for furnishing, namely a book truck, bulletin board, cabinets, etc. In conclusion she gave the August and September circulation and petty cash reports (attached). Mrs. Wright announced that the total book stock amounted to 45,250 volumes. She asked if the books and equipipent were insured. Mr. Williams averred that they are. She then prodded the board for the building lease for the Ozarks Regional Library. Finally she suggested that the Fayetteville Public Library join the other libraries in the ORL and obtain a reserve charging machine for the delivery desk at a cost to us of 412.50 per year. Agreed. Adjourned 5:20 p.m. E. L. Rudolph, Sec.