09-20-1988 (Library) Minutes LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 20 , 1988
The Rita and Truett Smith Library Board of the City of Wylie
met in a called session on Tuesday, September 20, 1988 . A
quorum was present and notice of the meeting had been posted
in the time and manner required by law. Those present were
Chairman Robert Fultz , Members Carol Barry, Judy Lippe, Mary
Jo Smith, and Rita Smith, Library Director Patricia Kralisz
and Library Aide Kay Daniel . Mrs. Betty Stephens and Mrs .
Pat Zimmerman were absent .
Chairman Fultz called the meeting to order .
The minutes of the August 12 and 19th meetings were
submitted for approval . There being no corrections or
additions , these minutes were approved .
There was some discussion of not have a quorum for last
meeting and the discussion resulted in a new plan. All
board members are to call Mary Jo Smith 24 hours prior to
the meeting to verify their attendance. Mrs . Smith will
report to the Library Director on whether or not there will
be a quorum present. This procedure should eliminate the
problem of bringing out Library Board Members when business
cannot be transacted.
Chairman Fultz asked Patricia Kralisz to update the Board .
Mrs. Kralisz announced the need for a Board Member to attend
the System meeting in Gilmer . No one was able to make the
trip, Kay Daniel will attend alone.
Mrs. Kralisz stated that she and City Manager John Pitstick
met with Johnston representatives to establish areas of
responsibilities. The need for a Library Board liaison and
event coordinator . Since no one volunteered to assume the
responsibility, Chairman Fultz will pursue finding a person
to coordinate the Library' s activities . The grant
administrator, Ann Minnis, from TI came out to view the
Library and its operations. They are trying to help in the
fund raising .
Mrs. Kralisz reported that a volunteer appreciation evening
will be held September 26th and invited all the Board
Members to come and meet and thank the concerned residents.
Mrs. Kralisz said she has been asked to speak to the Chamber
of Commerce, the JC' s executive committee and the Book Club
in the next two weeks .
/ 11
Mrs . Kralisz introduced the guest speaker of the evening ,
Mr . Harper . Mr. Harper ' s vast experience as an active
Library Board Member on local , regional and state levels was
shared with the group.
The Library Board presented Mr . Harper with a Wylie
Centennial print by John Potoschnisk. There being no
other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned .
Robert Fultz , Chairman
Respectfully Submitted ,
Carolyn Jones, City Secretary
d O