11-11-1996 (Library) Minutes RITA & TRUETT SMITH LIBRARY BOARD •
BOARD MEETING
November 11, 1996
The Library Board of the City of Wylie met in regular session on November 11,
'1996, in the Conference Room adjacent to the City Manager's office in Municipal
Complex at 7:00 p.m. The attendees were:
Shirley Burnett
Gerry Whitt
Pat Guess
Leo Houck
Mignon Morse
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Call to Order
1. Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the October 14, 1996 Library Advisory Board meeting were
approved with one amendment. The date for the minutes approved at the
last meeting was September 9, 1996.
:2. Discussion of Library Construction Delay, Furniture Bids, and Laminates
for furniture
Asbestos was found in the old community room and it was determined on
October 31 that abatement was necessary. Wayne Mormon, City Staff
member who is asbestos certified, was consulted and he contacted ARC
Abatement Inc., who will do the work. The cost will be $2728. The
request for abatement was submitted to the State Department of Health
on November 5 and the abatement will be done on November 18.
Construction will begin on November 19 and phase one will be completed
on January 17, 1997. Phase two should be completed on March 18,
1997.
Cultural Surroundings was the lowest bidder for furniture and shelving.
Council awarded the bid to them on November 12, 1996.
The Library Board chose a laminate (Nevamar FS-3-2T) for the tops of
the counters for the circulation desk, children's desk, workroom, and the
laminates for the shelving end-panels. They chose a Cafe material for the
couch which will be reupholstered.
3. Greeting Card Page
Mignon announced that names of participants in the Greeting Card Page
will need to be submitted to her no later than December 10. The
Friends are going to have a social as a thank you for businesses and
individuals supporting the Library. It will be held on December 16 from
5:00 to 7:00. The Board members and Friends members will mention
the social when they call their names on the Greeting Card page list.
The letter that was mailed to the businesses can be used as a script for
phone calls. Checks will be made payable to the Friends of the Library.
4. Long Range Automation Plan
Mignon presented the Long Range Automation Plan to the Board.
She explained that her goal is to purchase a new system with 4B
funds during FY 97-98. Also, Mignon will ask the Council to
approve a technical services position. The person in this position
will be expected to maintain the automation system and to
be knowledgeable about the Internet and other technologies.
5. December Meeting
Mignon is planning to host a potluck dinner at her house for the
December 9, 1996, meeting. The Library Board members discussed what
dishes they would bring. They decided to begin the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
and have dinner after the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.