01-09-1989 (Library) Minutes LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 1989
The Library Board of the City of Wylie met in regular
session on January 9, 1989 at 6 : 30 p .m. in the workroom at
the Rita and Truett Smith Library, 800 Thomas Street , Wylie ,
Texas . 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 Rita Smith, Mary
Jo Smith, Carol Barry, Cathie Upshaw, Betty Stephens and
Library Director, Rosanne Burgess . Judy Lippe was absent .
Chairman Fultz called the meeting to order .
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 14TH AND
DECEMBER 13TH MEETINGS. Consideration was given to the
minutes for the November 14th and December 13th meetings ,
and they were approved .
OATH OF OFFICE. The oath of office was given to Cathie
Upshaw, new Board member , by Carolyn Jones , City Secretary.
OFFICIALLY SET DATE FOR "THANK YOU" RECEPTION - JANUARY 29TH
AND DISCUSS FINAL PLANS . Date was set for the Thank You
Reception on January 29th , and plans were discussed and
finalized . Cards will be sent inviting anyone on the lists
of donators . Newspapers will be notified in advance for
pictures and publicity by Rosanne Burgess . Betty Stephens
said that she would be out of town, but would plan on
helping with the Teen Volunteer Party. Discussion as to
what to serve resulted in a decision to serve punch and
cookies , brownies , etc . from Skaggs .
DISCUSS TEEN VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION "PIZZA PARTY" IN
WORKROOM ON JANUARY 19TH AT 2 : 00 P.M. Plans for the Teen
Volunteer Pizza Party were presented and approved . There
will be approximately 15 to 25 teens who will attend at 2 : 00
p.m. , after school final exams on Thursday. Newspaper
publicity will be provided by contacting both papers for
coverage.
VIEW NEW COMPUTER PROGRAM FROM WINNEBAGO SOFTWARE COMPANY IN
MINNESOTA. The new computer program for circulation and
cataloging was viewed by Library Board members .
REPORT AND DETAILS AND ACCOUNTING OF FUNDS RAISED BY
DONATIONS FOR THE LIBRARY. There was a report submitted by
the Library Director from James Johnson , Finance Director
for the City, as to funds raised and the accounting of the
monies held by the City for matching the Meadows Grant .
Rita Smith will review the records and report if there are
any problems.
GENERAL DISCUSSION. General discussion of possible adult
programming ideas was led by Robert Fultz. A C. P.A. or
similar type speaker for tax information , and a Red Cross
Babysitting Workshop/Clinic were some suggestions . Exhibits
of local art or collections were also mentioned .
The meeting night was discussed as possibly changing to
Tuesday nights for the convenience of several members . A
request will be made to City Council for approval .
The Library Director is scheduled to make a report to City
Council on January 10th.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 00 p .m.
Robert Fultz, Chairman
Respectfully submitted,
Rosanne Burgess , Library Director