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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-09 MinutesMay 9, 1977 The Board of Trustees of the Roberta Fulbright Public Library met at 4:00, May 9th. All Members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as corrected. Narnee Murphy gave the monthly financial report which is attached. The possibility of a postage meter was discussed. Mrs. Foster was instructed to look into the cost of buying or renting one. ft Mrs. Murphy moved that the salary of position #1 be raised to 310,000.00. Motion was seconded and passed. Mrs. Foster gave her monthly report which is attached. Mrs. Wright brought several items to the attention of the board so that they would be aware of legislative possibilities. They are: 1 The legislature passed a bill describing obscene literature 2 The minimum wage may go from 32.30 to 32.50 per hour. 3 There are now guidelines for buildings being used by the handicapped. 4) As of January 1, 1978, there will be new copyright laws concerning photocopying. After that date the customer must do the copying himself. The Board agreed that Mrs. Foster might find it helpful to hold regualr staff meetings. Martha Brewer reported that she had weitten to Tom McRae of the Rockeffeller Foundation asking if they have any available funds for libraries needing expansion. The Board authorized Mrs. Foster to hire Elizabeth Danley, the Children's Librarian, for full time work during the summer rather than part time. They also agreed to pay the registration fee for her to attend a childrens workshop. The Board also instructed her to deep track of the miles she uses her car for library work. The meeting was closed at 5:00. Martha Brewer Secretary