HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-13 MinutesFAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Minutes, Board of Directors Meeting
The Board met in its regular monthly session on October 13, 1980, with
all present except Mr. Parker.
The first order of business was the discussion of the usual financial
and statistical reports. It was noted that general circulation shows a.
fine increase over last year, but that the use of the Thursday evening
hours has not yet gone back to the level reached last spring.
It was noted that the remaining funds from the bond issue for construc-
tion are ample to cover the costs of restoring the lawn and other exterior
areas after construction. A suggestion that we investigate also the possi-
bility now of including construction needed to provide partitions to separate
the genealogy and Ozarks Regional office areas from main library activities
was approved.
A theft of certain items from the main display case in entry -way was
reported, including certain questions this raises about responsibilities
for the loss in such cases. On a motion by Mr. Shelton (seconded by Ms.
Brewer) approval was given to use up to $300 of non -restricted funds to
help cover the insurance deductible amounts inr:this case. However, it
was also emphasized that in future we must be specific in noting in advance
for all displays the fact that the library must disclaim any responsibility
other than that provided in its normal insurance procedures.
The budget proposal for the coming year was submitted by Ms. Brewer.
The general city and county and regular organization (and sources if funds)
were discussed and various specific items were reviewed in detail - par-
ticularly those on salaries and on funds for books. A motion was made by
Mr. Shelton, seconded by Mr. Rains, to approve submitting the budget as
proposed with the supporting statement to emphasize: 1) the general increase
in circulation this year, and the additional hours of service that are being
provided; 2) the fact that the somewhat higher than usual increase in salaries
recommended will simply provide our staff in general with raises given to
all city employees this year and also bring our experienced full-time
employees to a step level corresponding to city scales. We are also trying
to provide the same option for a retirement plan as is available to other
city employees.
At Mr. Anderson's suggestion it was also noted that we should make
clear our concern about basic funds for books. For the coming year we
should be able to provide the same number of new titles as before, but will
have to decrease the number of duplicate copies ordered in most instances.
We will emphasize continued efforts to look for sources of new funds.
The meeting was adjourned.