06-09-1997 (Library) Minutes RITA &TRUETT SMITH LIBRARY BOARD
BOARD MEETING
June 9, 1997
The Library Advisory Board and the Friends of the Library of the City of Wylie
met in regular session on June 9, 1997, in the Library at 7:00 p.m. The
attendees were:
Leo Houck
Liz Allen
Mary Conley
Cathy Bridges
Call to Order
1. Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the May 12, 1997 Library Advisory Board meeting were approved.
2. Discuss and Consider Approval of the Revised Program Policy.
The program policy was changed because the Library staff is no longer
responsible for booking the Community Room.
3. Library Renovation Budget.
Mignon informed the Board that the Council approved the final payment for
Anchor Companies on May 27, 1997. A copy of the agenda communication was
in the packets. She also explained that she had contacted Move Solutions again
regarding invoice on March move and has not received a reply.
4. Discuss the Library Operating Budget and Automation.
There was a discussion of the proposed operating budget for FY 97-98. Mignon
briefed the Board on the requested budget increases. There will be a request
of $40,000 for 4B funds this year for a matching grant to replace the automation
system. Julie Pitcher, Automation Consultant, will be presenting the Board and
Council with a presentation on the Dynix system on July 8. Mignon encouraged
the Library Advisory Board to attend this meeting.
5. Discuss Internet Project for the City, Chamber of Commerce, and the
Economic Development Corporation.
The City has been working with the Chamber and Economic Development
Corporation to develop a web site. The committee chose Leon Isbell, Point of
Presence, to be the vendor for the web site. Contract negotiations will begin
soon. The Library has had its web page on the net for a few months now.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Council will appoint Board Members on June 24. The Board will elect
Officers in July.
Mignon reminded the Board about the Adult Summer Reading Club and
encouraged them to participate.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.