08-10-1998 (Library) Minutes RITA & TRUETT SMITH LIBRARY BOARD
BOARD MEETING
The Library Board of the city of Wylie met in special session on August 10, 1998
at the Library 7:00 p.m. The attendees were:
Jim Swartz
Geri Whitt
Kenna Johnson
Debra Workman
CALL TO ORDER
ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of the Minutes.
Minutes were approved as read from the July 27, 1998, Special Meeting.
2. Discuss and Act Upon Approval of the Revised Bylaws.
The Board approved the Bylaws. They will be on the Council Agenda on
September 8, 1998.
3. Discuss and Act Upon the Approval of the Revision of the Circulation
Overdues.
Debra Workman asked about the time table for the overdues. Mignon explained
that the notices are sent out in two week intervals.
The third overdue notice will be sent out through the Police Department with the
Police Chiefs signature. The ordinances states it is a misdemeanor to not
return materials and not pay fines.
The Board approved the revision of the circulation overdue notices. Library staff
will begin using new notices within the next few days, pending the completion of
the software program.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Discuss Summer Reading Club.
The Summer Reading Club was very successful this year. Parents and children
thoroughly enjoyed the Play held on July 29, 1998 at Hartman Elementary.
Registrations increased 47% over last year.
5. Discuss July Monthly Report.
There was a significant increase in patron registrations; however, the circulation
statistics dropped over last year.. Mignon noted that she has begun writing
weekly articles for the Wylie News.
NEW BUSINESS
The Board discussed the operating budget for this year. Mignon commented
that she is concerned about needing a new facility within the next few years as a
result of the rapid growth. She is considering using FY 2000 4B funds to hire a
consultant to write a long range plan for the Library. Jim suggested using the
information in the City's Comprehensive Plan upon its completion next year.
Information contained in the Comprehensive Plan would be valuable to a
consultant. (Kenna Johnson will be serving on the Comprehensive Plan
Committee.)
OLD BUSINESS
Kenna talked with Roz Garland about coordinating some programs for seniors.
Roz is an active volunteer with the First Baptist Church Happy Circles Seniors.
Kenna will ask Roz to contact Mignon.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
WORKSESSION
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.