HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-14 MinutesBoard of Directors
Fayetteville Public Library
Meeting: 4:00 p.m., July 14, 1986
Present: Board members Bobbye Hay, Margaret Salassi, Lois Miller; Director
Linda Harrison; Carol Wright, Ozarks Regional Library; Deryl Burch,
Director of Public Works, City of Fayetteville, Staff members
Genie Donovan, Elizabeth Danley and Cathy Whitney.
President Miller introduced Deryl Burch who gave a report on the
proposed repair or replacement of the library ceiling (see attached informa-
tion). Mr. Burch stated that the report to the Board was late due to the time
required for the necessary studies and tests. Those studies and tests indicate
that there has been no health risk to staff or library users.
Mr. Burch indicated that total removal and replacement of the library
ceiling at an estimated cost of $250,000-$300,000 has been recommended to
the City Board. To do this the library must be closed six to eight weeks
and completely emptied of books and furniture. The books would be cleaned
as part of the removal and replacement contract; possibly packing could be
included, too. A contractor with the special expertise and equipment neces-
sary is being sought. Mr. Burch said he estimated arrangements for the job
could not be made until mid- to late -1987. Several months of pre -notice
time should be given.
Board members discussed possibilities for limited temporary library service
and book and furniture storage during the work on the ceiling. Carol Wright
suggested letters to American Libraries and libraries which had similar prob-
lems, asking how the situation had been handled by other libraries. Questions
were raised about moving costs, boxes for storage, possible rental space, and
schedules for moving.
President Miller thanked Mr. Burch for his presentation.
Staff member Donovan stated that the staff preferred continuing work
during the period the building was closed. She also volunteered to prepare
a press release to inform library users on the status of the ceiling and
plans for its replacement.
After the departure of Mr. Burch and staff members, the regular Board
meeting proceeded. Minutes were approved as read. Director Harrison pre
sented the statistical and financial rpeorts. She pointed out that after
apyment of the last bill for the genealogy workshop it was clear the library
had realized a small profit of $64.53.
President Miller gave a repret on the very favorable response to the
workshop. The Board discussed possible speakers for future workshops.
Director Harrison reported that Anna V� erhies has resigned to return to
college and been replaced by Brenda Stout. Eric Holcomb has resigned to
accept an assistantship at an Iowa university and4 re"placed by Pam Sabo.
Sue Walker requested reduction to half-time service. Jenifer Yarnelle has
been hired to fill the half-time position resulting.
Carol Wright's resignation as Director of the Ozarks Regional Library
effective December 1, 1986 was announced. Board members expressed their
appreciation for her past services and hopes for a comparable replacement.
In a review of June minute items, Director Harrison stated that the
Friends of the Library were delighted to learn they will receive library
discards for their sale. Also, the gaslight has been removed. Further
attempts to contact Dr. Duncan brought no response. The white dogwood was
planted by the girl scout troop. The appraiser has looked at the Indian
painting and will mail his appraisal.
President Miller presented the attached Book Endowment Fund report
which shows purchases from January 1 through July 3 totaled $1,919.48 for
genealogy and $2,329.89 for reference. The savings account balace is $1,313.38;
the checking account balance is $609.47. Mrs. Miller requested advice on
investment of maturing certificate of deposit funds and savings account
funds which are accumulated from donations and memorials. The concensus
of Board opinion was that investment should be made as seems indicated by
the best interest rate ont >he date of maturity of the Certificates of
Deposit.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
2L'LlArBobbye S. Hey, Secreta,/y