HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1955.05.11 inutes of the meeting of the
BiJRLI :GA1T,.1 PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
11ay 11, 1955
Trustees: Mrs. Harrison, LIr.. Cargill, Mr. Burns, 11firs. Dar,=, Mr. Fichtner
Trustees present: All members present.
Councilmen present: Mrs. Cohnson and Library Committeewoman Mrs. Thayer.
The normal order of business was waived and the Clerk of the Board called the
meeting to order and stated that nominations were in order for Chairman. It
was moved by Lir. C rgill and seconded by I'vir. Fichtner that Mr. Burns be
nominated. Mr. Burns declined to serve. i,1r. Burns nominated Mrs. Harrison, and
this was seconded by Mr. Fichtner. firs. Harrison was unanimously elected.
ji;TTl..uTES
The r,inutes of the previous meeting, April 20, 1955 were read and
approved.
BILLS
On a motion by F,r. Burns and seconded by Mr. Cargill, the bills in
the amount of X2,380.12 were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The librarian's report was accepted and approved and the financial
statement was accepted and approved_.
OLD BUSINESS
The budget was per9Hed item by item.
Salaries. The appointment of an additional Junior Librarian in place
of^a library Assistant was approved by a motion made by r,ir. Burns and
seconded by 11i1r. Cargill. The addition of za500 to the Library Aide,
part-time was discussed in regards to Miss Smith. The increase of
}5100 in the page's item was discussed.
Operations. The addition of three charging machines was reviewed and
t e incp_e'ase of {;300 in supplies and the §150 in the contract item
was shown to be the cost of this item. All other operation items
were approved as estimated.
Capital expenditure. The parkin; item in the capital expenditure was
removed.
On a motion by Mr. Fichtner and seconded by 14r. Burns, the budget was
approved for submission to the City Council, with the exception of the
parking item.
Branch Library. firs. Johnson started that Fair. Weisenberg was holding a
ottfor the approval of the Library Board. The Board had previously
agreed to view the lot and then submit its recommendations to the
City Council.
CO21UNICATI ONS
A letter from Mrs. Laura Gentry was read requesting a two week leave
of absence. On a motion by Mr. Fichtner and seconded by r. Card ill,
it was granted.
Due to the lateness of the hour no new business was discussed.
Minutes of the meeting of the
B--MLI!TGA'y PUBLIC LIBRARY 30ARD
may 11, 1955
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During the evening Councilman Thayer asked many enlightening questions
and brow 2jIt out many well thought out points.
Previous to adjournment Mrs. Johnson stated that she had been a member
of the Library Board for seven years and that she had i3reatly enjoyed
her work and would continue her interest in the library. The Board also
expressed their appreciation of her efforts.
ADJOURNP;a'NT
The meeting was adjourned- on a motion by 11r. Fichtner and seconded by
P;Ir. Cargill. "�A