HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-09 MinutesFAYETTEVIT.M PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The regular monthly meeting -of the Board of Directors was convened at
4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 1980. Members present were Martha Brewer,
Robbin Anderson, and David Parker. Linda Fester and Carol Wright attended
ex officio.
In the absence of the Chairman, Martha Brewer served as presiding officer.
Elizabeth Danley reported on current and planned activities in the summer
children's program. 422 youngsters are registered so fan. One volunteer helper
is being used for the preschool program.
The Board's approval was asked for possible acceptance of a work to be
constructed by Gary Tabor,a local sculptor. (This is subject to completion
of arrangements by Mr. Tabor for a grant to support the project.) After some
discussion it was decided to follow for this the same basic procedure as was
established earl&er to be used in handling the matters of decisions on materials
fnr the display cabinets: that the Board establish a general p&licy under which
the staff can then handle decisions on specific operations and arrangements.
Mrs. Foster was asked to draw up a statement of record which ban then be
available for the staff for future reference if needed. The basic points were
1) that it is desirable that the Library should include some presenta-
tion of the various other arts along with its books and records, etc. but of necessity
such presentation will have to be handled in ways that will not interfere with the
library's own program. Consideration has to be given to factors such as space and
facilities available, and the safety of small children, handicapped persons and other
library patrons.
2) that art objects to be displayed in main library spaces (other than
that already provided for temporary usage in the display cases are to be outright
gifts to the library and subject to its sole control. In general, these will be for
"permanent" use (unless changes are necessary because of developments in the
library's basic programs).
3) that the current budget does not leave any funds available for the
acquisition of art objects.
Mrs. Foster was also asked to obtain estimates of costs of installation of
wood molding that will make it possible to hang pictures in certain areas.
The Librarian's and Treasurer's Reports were then presented.
It was noted that the tree to be planted in honor of Mrs. Wood is now in place.
Mrs. Brewer reported on information received from three pest control companies
in the area. It was decided that termite insurance is not necessary for the type
of building we now have. It was then recommended that arrangements be made with the
Admiral Co. (which quoted the lowest rates for apparently equivalent servicea)to
provide pest control on a basis of semi-annual treatments.
The librarian reported that since we now have general kindergarten programs in
the area, there are increasing requests for cards for youngsters below age 6 (the
age which the staff is now using as the basic criterion 6f eligibility). The
children's librarian feels that it is practicable and worthwhile for youngsters
in kindergarten to be allowed to have cards. On a motion by Dr. Anderson it was
approved that the minimum age limit for issuance of a child's card be set at 5
(this being a simple, practicable criterion which corresponds to the age level set
by the public schools for admission to kindergarten).
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,