11-30-1987 (Library) Minutes LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 30, 1987
6:30 P.M.
The Library Board of the City of Wylie met in special session on Monday,
November 30, 1987 at 6:30 P.M. in the Rita and Truett Smith Library. A
quorum was present and notice of the meeting had been posted in the time
and manner required by law. Those present were Rita Smith, Mary Jo Smith,
Judy Lippe, Pat Zimmerman, Carol Berry, Betty Stephens, and Librarian
Beverly Shockley.
Rita Smith nominated Robert Fultz to be Chairman of the Libary Board. Mary
Jo Smith seconded the nomination. Betty Stephens moved that nominations cease,
Carol Berry seconded the motion, and Robert Fultz was elected unanimously.
Carol Berry nominated Mary Jo Smith as Vice Chairman. She asked to be withdrawn
from consideration. Rita Smith nominated Pat Zimmerman. Carol Berry seconded
the nomination. Betty Stephens moved that nominations cease, Carol Berry
seconded the motion, and Pat Zimmerman was elected unanimously.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with the correction
of adding Mary Jo Smith as being in attendance.
The Christmas Page in the Wylie News supporting the library was discussed.
It was suggesed that a small notice be placed in the paper for the next
two weeks. This would ask people for their support and asked them to contact
either a Library Board member or the library. Betty Stephens will compose
this and Pat Zimmerman will see that it is ready for distribution. The list
from the previous year was divided so each member of the Board could personally
contact these people or call them. The page from last year will be displayed in
the Library to call attention to the campaign. It was decided that December 16
would be the deadline as the information would need to be to the paper not later
than December 18. It will appear in the December 22 edition of the paper.
Rita Smith volunteered to assist with getting the preliminary notice in the
paper.
The change in hours and cut in library staff were mentioned. It was explained
that this was because of budget constraints. The need of such formal notification
of meeting was mentioned. It was explained that this was legally required.
Robert Fultz, Chairman
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