05-08-2000 (Library) Minutes RITA &TRUETT SMITH LIBRARY BOARD
BOARD MEETING
The Library Board of the city of Wylie met in regular session on May 8, 2000
at the Library at 7:00 p.m. The attendees were:
Gerry Whitt
Grace Morrison
Dan Hendrix
Shirley Burnett
Joe Conely
1. Approval of the Minutes.
Minutes were approved as read from the February 14, 2000, board meeting.
(Note: There was not a quorum at the March 13, 2000, board meeting.)
2. Discuss Monthly Reports and Quarterly Reports.
Circulation is down for the month of April. This is a trend throughout the
United States.
3. Discuss Summer Reading Club.
There will be two performances of the same program this year to
accommodate crowds. Play practice started a couple of weeks ago. The play
will be on July 25. This is Geri's last Summer Reading Club.
4. Discuss TIF Grants.
The Community Networking grant is due May 19, 2000. The Council and
WISD School Board approved the matching funds on April 24, 2000, in a joint
meeting.
The Library Director is spending the Noncompetitive TIF funds for computers
for the public, a laptop, scanner, digital camera, and monthly fees for the t-1
connections. The computers have been ordered and should be installed in
June after the furniture is installed.
5. Discuss Senior Survey and Potential Programs.
The Library staff is working with the Community Center Coordinator to setup a
rotating collection at the Community Center. Plans are to start the program in
August. IN addition, materials will be delivered to Meals on Wheels
participants per their request.
NEW BUSINESS
The board was reminded about the Board Reception on May 9,2000, at City Hall. Board
appointments are scheduled for the June 13 Council meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.