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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-05-12 MinutesBoard of Directors
Fayetteville Public Library
Meeting: 4:00 P.M., May 12, 1986
Present: Board Members Bobbye Hay, Jane House, Lois Miller, Margaret
Salassi; Director, Linda Harrison.
Director Harrison presented the attached statistical and financial
statements. She explained that the `-1137 miscellaneous item in Petty
Cash was receipts from the genealogy workshop. The `'':1,590.56 Building
and Grounds expenses included 11,322.1.8 in improvements of Children's
Library lighting.
Director Harrison reported that the air samples taken for an asbestos
check contained minimal fibers which present no problem to health. The
written report from Don Bunn is not yet available. Margaret Salassi reported
that she had contacted Dr. Duncan's office and asked that he get in touch
with the Library Director to arrange a presentation for Library employees
on asbestos problems. Director Harrison was asked to make contact with
Dr. Duncan and set a time for the presentation.
Helen Brannan has been hired for the genealogy position and will
start on May 13. Mrs. Brannan hasschool library experience and has given
five years of volunteer service in genealogy. She will work a 20 -hour week.
Margaret Salassi reported that it will be next fall before the survey
work can be completed.
Bobbye Hay reported that the audit report had been discussed with the
city financial director. The opinion in paragraph two Of the audit trans-
mittal letter related to a not-for-profit organization procedure. In the
future the letter requesting the audit should clearly state that the Fay-
etteville Public Library is reported as a Special Revenue Fund of the City
of Fayetteville.
Director Harrison explained that the mail box by the lower entry door
is not being used by the postman, but is being used as a book drop. Mar-
garet Salassi maje a motion, seconded by Lois Miller, that the mail box be
removed. The motion passed unanimously. Lois Miller made a motion, seconded
by Jane House, that the damaged gas light be removed at the same time. The
motion was approved unanimously.
Offers have been received for the painting by Woody Crumbo owned by
the Library. The Board agreed tht the painting should be sold only in case of
need for funds. Bobbye Hay made a motion, seconded by Jane House, that the
Director be authorized to refuse bids but accept bidders' names for the file.
The motion passed unanimously. Lois Miller made a motion that the director
be authorized to obtain an appraisalof the painting. Margaret Salassi
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
A motion to postpone the discuBion of long-range plans to the June
meeting was made by Bobbye Hay and seconded by Margaret Salassi. The motion
was approved unanimously.
Director Harrison relayed a message from Carol Wright of the Ozarks
Regional Library. A regional branch library has been opened in Elkins.
It will be opened three afternoons a week.
Jane House submitted a letter of resignation. The Board accepted the
resignation, with expressions of regretĀ®
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Alr
Bobbye S. Hay
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219 EAST DICKSON STREET
FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS 72701
AGENDA
Library Board Meeting, May 12, 1986
4:00 p.m.
Old Business:
Asbestos information
Report on genealogy position
Report on Survey
Yew Business:
Audit
Proposedmailbox removal
Offers of purchase of Woody Crumbo original