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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-12-12 MinutesMINUTES FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Meeting December 12, 1983 Members present: Robbin Anderson, Bobbye Hay, Lois Miller, Bob Rains, Margaret Salassi. Others present: Linda Foster, Librarian; Carol Wright, Ozarks Regional Library; Pat Donat, Northwest Arkansas Times. Minutes of the November meeting were approved. Librarian Linda Foster presented the November Statistical Report and Financial Report and a Budget Report to December 7, 1983. These reports are attached. The reports were reviewed and accepted. Libtarian Linda Foster reported a broken window which is to be replaced. Since there is no glass insurance coverage, the replacement cost will come from current funds. Ms. Foster also reported a non-functioning heater which will cost $1,774.00 to repair. Lois Miller made a motion to pay repair costs for the heater from the Furniture & Equipment Fund which has more than $5,000 available. Margaret Salassi seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The Library has received two plaques which list life members of the Friends of the Fayetteville Public Library and contributions of $250 or more to the Endowment Fund.. After discussion of available display space, the Board approved placement of the plaques on the end panels of the stacks. Librarian Linda Foster reported on projected prices on janitorial supplies as presented by the janitor. Differences in prices from current purchasing procedures were not significant, except for wax and stripper which would be cheaper in large quantities. After a discussion of prices and storage possibilities, the Board agreed to continue purchase of janitorial supplies by the librarian. Lois Miller, Treasurer presented an Endowment Fund report, which is attached. The Board approved purchase of a 83,000 three-year certificate of .. deposit at 10.85 per cent interest. The Board sidcussed the history, purpose, and use of the Endowment Fund. It was agreed that Treasurer Lois Miller would provide more information about past use of the Endowment Fund at the January Board meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Wk1/2. Bobbye SSJ Hay