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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-14 MinutesFayetteville Public Library Board of Directors meeting 9/14/92 4:OOp.m. Attending were: Cam Crouch, Bobbye Hay, Charles Kirchen and Carol Phillips, Board Members; Linda Harrison, Fayetteville Library Director; Karen Duree, Ozark Regional Library Director, and June Jefferson, library staff Minutes of July 13, August 24 and September 1, 1992 were approved as submitted. Linda Harrison gave an update on the construction project. There is no word from Heckathorne on the punch list. They are having some problems with their sub -contractors getting items completed. Several items not completed, wall has been fixed, north wall of ramp was leaking, but has been fixed. City is withholding 5% retainer until they get notification of completion. Linda spoke to Patti Irwin last week. The Master Gardeners will come this week and start on the atrium. Linda reported no responses from the city about the letter that the Board of Directors had written them. Linda spoke to Steve Davis about the $8441. and the letters we had written to the city. Mr. Davis assured her that we can get the footbridge fixed this year. She is getting estimates for fixing the footbridge before the dedication. Linda was directed to contact the owners of the house to the east about works parking in the library parking lot. The cost for modification to the restrooms for ADA accessible was $36,528. or $37, 663 for new restrooms. Linda requested the higher fee plus 10% for the ADA/CIP budget. Librarians report: Linda discussed the expansion funds. She will bring a complete report next meeting. The work week was successful. On Monday staff meetings were held, Tuesday shifted books in different areas to meet the 36" aisle for ADA. They also worked on the circulation desk and the downstairs magazine racks. Bequests have been received or will be forthcoming. Frances Vales $1,000., Ted Wylie Trust, amount unknown to date. Carol Phillips suggested the Vale money be used for children's library since Mrs. Vale was a former teacher, working with children. This will be considered when the money is received. An estimate has been received for repair of the asphalt at the top of the exit ramp. To repair just the ramp at the top will cost $340.14. That area plus center aisle $1,893.74. The complete lot $8,631.42. Linda will put this in the Capital Improvement Program for next year. Linda will discuss with Steve Davis, Budget Director, a possible solution. Cam Crouch motioned, Carol Phillips seconded that the city be asked to handle the paving if they are able to finance the project. Motion passed. Carol Phillips discussed the Open House planned for October 18, 2-4p.m. She brought everyone up to date and members of the committee gave their reports. Discussion followed as to the naming of the meeting room. Cam Crouch motioned 2. and Charles Kirchen seconded that the meeting room be named the McLucas-Yeater room. The vote was 2 for the motion, 1 abstention. Motion carried. This will be include in the dedication. Karen Duree spoke about the Marketing Campaign in September to help market your library. She passed out bookmarkers and table top tents for tables and counters to be distributed to area businesses. Cam will check on any more checks received for Amendment 3. She and Karen will then total the amount and advise Carol Phillips what the Fayetteville Library owes toward the amount they were requested to give as support of the Amendment. Carol will then be able to write a check to complete their share. Linda read two thank you letters from patrons, one from W. K. Rankin, the other was from Emily Bagby. Bobbye Hay gave Linda Harrison her evaluation. Linda is to study it and the board will then meet on September 21 to discuss the evaluation. Meeting adjourned at 5:20p.m. Respectfully submitted. CAM CROUCH Vice President/Secretary