1985-02-19 PEARLAND LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTESPearland Library Board Minutes
February 19, 1985 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Fay Hunter. Present were John Moorman, Bettye
Alexander, Nancy Sallee, Rosalie Olah, Tom Reid, Luke Daniel, and Judy Demecs.
Minutes were read and there was a correction in that Treasurer Nancy Sallee has
already brought all past bank statements she received to the library. Also, the
description of the future city hall should read that it could be as much as a three-
story building but that decision has not yet been made.
The treasurer's report showed a balance of $209.61 in checking account and $65.02
in savings.
John Moorman commented on the statistical report. The library's increase in
volumes is due to county money and also to efforts of the Friends group in making a
large contribution. In Alvin, the new librarian is Javier Corredor. Hours will
be expanding soon at that site. Bookmobile users in the area near Southdown have
been increasing in numbers, and John said there are plans to increase stops in the
Highway 288 area as the subdivisions build up.
Dede Williams sent a report as she could not be in attendance (attached). The library
board discussed item #4 and was in agreement with Dede's requirements for use of
the meeting room. Item #5 was discussed and John pointed out that offering health
programs for public information is in keeping with the current library trend toward
supplying the public with items of interest. Dede could point out that the library
has materials related to topics offered in programs. Fay appointed Rosalie and Judy
to be on a committee with Dede to investigate the availability and demand of speakers
for program topics. It was suggested that a questionnaire form be made up for place-
ment in the library so that adults could recommend topics in which they would be
interested. Bettye made a motion,which was seconded,that the board authorize
an expenditure of up to $100 for a library lecture series.
John reported that the copy machine should bring in $500 to $1500 per year.
Lynn Ogle of the Friends sent a report by Nancy Sallee. An organizational meeting
was held with very low attendance recently, so the retiring officers agreed to
serve one more year. A membership drive is planned for the future featuring a
speaker. The Friends gave $800.00 more to the library recently, in addition to
their previous large donation. Ninety-two to ninety-four of the books purchased
from these funds are now ready for circulation. Nancy has been helping type donor
cards for these books.
Tom reported an individual has been appointed as the new member, Harold Travis,
and Bettye and Rosalie have been re -appointed to three-year terms on the board.
Tom discussed the ordinance and by-laws with new City Attorney Luke Daniel. Luke
explained additions or changes to the ordinance, and pointed out where some unneces-
sary portions of the by-laws have been repealed, or where portions of the by-laws
have been included in the ordinance. There were questions and discussions on the
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February 19, 1985
changes among members. The by-laws will be given to us in the altered form for
approval at our next meeting. Council rules require that an ordinance must be
read twice before adoption, and this ordinance goes for the second. reading next
meeting. Tom commented that public money requires careful record -keeping, and
that Nancy might want to ask Dorothy Thompson if there is an annual record form
she might use. Tom said we should be ready by the next meeting to elect new officers
and be ready to adopt the by-laws. Therefore, Luke Daniel said he will have his
office type and mail the by-laws for our consideration.
Fay appointed Rosalie and Judy as a nominating committee for a slate of officers
for next year. Since Guy Roberts, former chairman of the committee in charge of
finding a site for a new library, has moved out of town, Fay appointed Bettye as
the new chairman. Bettye then requested Fay to serve on the committee of which
other members are Jim Snowden, Helen Beckman, and Carol Bruno. On the resource
group appointed at the same time are John Moorman, Dennis Frauenberger, Tom Reid,
and Ron Wicker.
Motion made and seconded, carried that meeting be adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Minutes approved,
Judy Dmecs, Secretary Fay Hun't'er, Chairman