1992-09-22 PEARLAND LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTESPearland Library Board Ainutes
September 22, 1992 7:30 P.M.
Rosalie called the meeting to order with these present: Vicki Prebilsky, Dave Beckman,
Steve Broan, Dede Williams, Bettye Alexander, and Judy Demecs. There was a correction
in the May minutes in that Bettye was not listed among those present.
Rosalie reported for Nancy that $316.73 remains in the treasury. Dede reported a
"wildly" successful children's summer program in that the number of books read in the
program exceeded 25,000. The statistics report showed that Pearland held second place
in the county during the suir,m-ar. The volunteer program has added members including Joy
Colson. Volunteers during the summer liked the new volunteer buttons because they informed
the public of their status. Dede further stated that the job training partnership did
not go as well as in previous summers. A new BGS worker is now employed twenty-five
hours per week. The city budget approved Dede's requests, including the McNaughton Plan
and capital outlay requests for microfiche cabinets and a wheelchair -accessible work
station. The variance was approved by the planning and zoning committee so that the
outer library wall may be extended. An investment program Da mutual funds will be the
next adult program offered.
Steve spoke with the new City Manager, Mr. Grohman and discussed the relationship between
the city and county library and told him about planning for the library expansion. Mr.
Grohman described how he thinks the city can finance $2,000,000. toward the project by
the end of 1994. Steve informed him that the board desired to hire an architect for
planning, and Mr. Grohman was in favor of proceeding with plans. Bettye made a motion
that a letter be made requesting funds to hire an architect and consultant to do the
schematic design and cost estimates. The letter will include that the building was planned
by Dansby and Miller with Mr. Lynn Radoff as a consultant, and that the team was successful
in procuding a workable library. Dave seconded the motion in regard to the letter. Bettye
will contact Bill Miller for a proposal on schematic drawings and cost estimates, and
Steve will contact Mr. Radoff. Steve told the City Manager further about the possibilities
for future library expansion and suggested that the city might want to approach some
developers or other contributors about possible land donations.
In regard to the county budget, Steve said a forty -hour clerk was approved for Pearland
with a 3% raise for the staff, but no reference librarian was approved. The Surimer
Reading Club had 10,000 registered for the county. Steve announced a legislative recep-
tion sponsored by District VIII of TLA on October 14th. All are encouraged to attend.
Laura Varney, a resident of Springfield, called Steve about a request for a bookmobile
stop inside the subdivision. A resolution from the library board would be required to
have a bookmobile stop inside the city limits, so this was discussed and will be brought
up at �a future meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
J`dy De cs, Secretary
Rosalie Olah, Chairman
Pearland Library Board 'Iinu tes
September 22, 1992 7:30 P.M.
Rosalie called the meeting to order with these present: Vicki Prebilsky, Dave Beckman,
Steve Brown, Dede Williams, Bettye Alexander, and Judy Demecs. There was a correction
in the May minutes in that Bettye was not listed among those present.
Rosalie reported for Nancy that $316.73 remains in the treasury. Dede reported a
"wildly" successful chi ldren' s summer program in that the number of books read in the
program exceeded 25,000. The statistics report showed that Pearland held second place
in the county during the surr.uter . The volunteer program has added members including Joy
Colson. Volunteers during the summer liked the new volunteer buttons because they informed
the public of their status. Dede further stated that the job training partnership did
n ot go as well as in previous summers. A new BGS worker is now employed twenty-five
hours par week. The city budget approved Dede's requests, including the McNaughton Plan
and capital outlay requests for microfiche cabinets and a wheelchair -accessible work
station. The variance was approved by the planning and zoning committee so that the
outer library wall may be extended. An investment program oa mutual funds will be the
n ext adult program offered.
Steve spoke with the new City Manager, Mr. Grohman and discussed the relationship between
the city and county library and told him about planning for the library expansion. Mr.
Grohman described how he thinks the city can finance $2,000,000. toward the project by
the end of 1994. Steve informed him that the board desired to hire an architect for
planning, and Mr. Grohman was in favor of proceeding with plans. Bettye made a motion
that a letter be made requesting funds to hire an architect and consultant to do the
schematic design and cost estimates. The letter will include that the building was planned
by Dansby and Miller with Mr. Lynn Radoff as a consultant, and that the team was successful
in procuding a workable library. Dave seconded the motion in regard to the letter. Bettye
w ill contact Bill Miller for a proposal on schematic drawings and cost estimates, and
Steve will contact Mr. Radoff. Steve told the City Manager further about the possibilities
for future library expansion and suggested that the city might want to approach some
developers or other contributors about possible land donations.
In regard to the county budget, Steve said a forty -hour clerk was approved for Pearland
w ith a 37o raise for the staff, but no reference librarian was approved. The SurTirner
Reading Club had 10,000 registered for the county. Steve announced a legislative recep-
tion sponsored by District VIII of TLA on October 14th. All are encouraged to attend.
Laura Varney, a resident of Springfield, called Steve about a request for a bookmobile
stop inside the subdivision. A resolution from the library board would be required to
have a bookmobile stop inside the city limits, so this was discussed and will be brought
u p at fa future meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Derfecs, Secretary Rosalie Olah, Chairman