01-28-1988 (Library) Minutes CALLED LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 1988
The City of Wylie Library Board met in a called session on
Thursday, January 28 , 1988 at 6: 30 P.M. A quorum was
present and notice of the meeting had been posted in the
time and manner required by law. Those present were Vice
Chairman Pat Zimmerman, Members Rita Smith, Judy Lippe,
Carol Barry, and Betty Stephens, City Manager John Pitstick,
City Secretary Carolyn Jones. Chairman Robert Fultz and
Mrs . Mary Jo Smith were absent .
Vice Chairman Pat Zimmerman called the meeting to order .
Vice Chairman Pat Zimmerman recessed the open meeting and
convened the board into executive session at 6L40 P.M. under
Article 6252-17 V.A.C.S. , Section 2 paragraph "g" personnel
matters - regarding the lay-off of two employees and
reorganization of volunteer workers .
Vice Chairman Pat Zimmerman reconvened the board into open
session at 7 :42 P. M.
GUIDELINES FOR LIBRARY AND VOLUNTEER WORKERS: Mrs. Rita
Smith said her ideal is to have a librarian with a Master
Degree, that the library can not operate without this, and
that this person would organize the volunteer program. The
Library needs a full time MLS librarian.
Mrs. Betty Stephens said the credibility of the Library
would be affected with anything less than a MLS degree.
Mrs . Stephens also said the board should meet with this
person and set up the guidelines for the volunteers.
Mrs. Rita Smith said should live in the City. Mrs . Betty
Stephens said should have good public relation skills.
Mrs. Rita Smith suggested that each board member call the
Mayor and Council and let them know what this board wanted
for the Library.
Mrs. Betty Stephens said to close the Library until we find
the right person who resides in our City.
TRAINING SESSION FOR VOLUNTEER WORKS: The board decided to
table this item until after the person was hired to operate
the Library.
City Manager John Pitstick said whatever happens, staff will
keep an active list of volunteers .
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Motion was made by Mrs . Rita Smith to adjourn with all in
favor .
Pat Zimmerman, Vice Chairman
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Jones , City Secretary
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