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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-08 MinutesBoard of Trustees Meeting Fayetteville Public Library June 8, 1987, 4:00 p.m. Present: Board Members Dorothy Bowen, Bobbye Hay, Foster Park, Carol Phillips, M argaret Salassi; Library Director Linda Harrison; Ozarks Regional Library Direc#or Karen Duree. President Bobbye Hay called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The minutes of the regular May 11, 1987, meeting were approved as mailed. Director Harrison presented and discussed the Statistical Report and the Financial Report for May. Circulation continues to be a bit lower than a year ago. Increased revenue from fines is particularly evident. Treasurer Phillips reported a balance in the Book Endowment Fund of $1425.96, in the Memorial Fund of $112..15, and in the savings accounts (CDs) of $17,465.24. She particularly noted that with interest rates at a low level this year interest income has been down compared to a year ago. Cam Crouch, president of the Ozarks Regional Library Board, was introduced as a visitor at today's meeting. Director Harrison reported that Library staff members have had an opportunity to read and comment upon the recently -prepared Personnel Policy, One suggest batt, accepted by the Board, provided an additional exception under the Parking section, page 8: Employees who work late (particularly after dark) will also have the privilege of parking in the south parking lot. Carol Phillips moved final approval as changed of the Personnel Policy, with a second by Margaret Salassi. The motion passed unanimously. Margaret Salassi moved final approval of the By -Laws, as revised; Carol Phillips seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. Ms. Harrison reported that a letter requesting additional information has been received just today from the Equal Opportunity Agency about the sexual discrimination complaint and briefly reviewed the situation to date. The Board agreed that Director Harrison should supply information insofar as possible and reply to this recent request. Director Harrison noted that one part of the new checkout desk in the Children's Library will be replaced for greater convenience to workers. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Foster Park, Secretary