07-19-1999 (Library) Minutes RITA & TRUETT SMITH LIBRARY BOARD
BOARD MEETING
The Library Board of the City of Wylie met in regular session on July 19, 1999, at the Library at
7:00 p.m. The attendees were:
Joe Conely
Debra Workman
Shirley Burnett
Grace Morrison
Gerry Whitt
Mary Starnes
ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of the Minutes.
Minutes were approved as read from the June 14, 1999, meeting.
2. Discuss and Act Upon the Approval of the Revised 4B budget.
Mignon discussed the new items she was asking for in the budget (staffing
position). She explained there had been cuts to the proposed budget. The budget
is $20,000 for computers, materials, and training along with $37,800 for the public
services librarian position. Funds to hire a consultant were cut. The budget has
been recommended to Council and will probably be on the agenda for
approval/disapproval in September. The Library Board unanimously approved the
staffing position.
3. Discuss and Act Upon the Election of Board Officers.
Shirley Burnett was elected to serve as Chairperson. cirri Whitt was elected as
Vice-Chairperson; and Debra Workman, secretary.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Discuss Monthly Report and Quarterly Report.
Reference questions and Internet usage continue to increase while the circulation
is a little below last year. The Library broke a record in June with the highest
circulation ever in the history of the Library (8,989).
PRESENTATION
NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.