1985-05-13 PEARLAND LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTESPearland Library Bt d Minutes
May 13, 1985
Dinner was served to City Council members at 6:00 P.M., which was the Board's
way of thanking city officials for their support of library concerns. Approxi-
mately 10 guests were present. Rosalie Olah called the business meeting to
order, with all board members present except Bob Shagrin. The minutes were
read and a correction made in reference to the location of a new mall, so that
the minutes would reflect the mall to be at Highway 288 and Highway 6, not
FM 518. The minutes were approved as corrected.
The treasurer reported that $100 was taken from the checking account to pay for
Jerri Berens, the dietitian who spoke at the adult program, leaving $148.36 in
checking. Savings account balance remained $65.02.
Dorothy Thompson has given Nancy a book with details for handling city funds
but told Nancy she has been doing the job correctly.
=he librarian's report by Dede included her description of plans for summer
activities and she showed items they will use to encourage children's attendance.
Swimming pool passes will be included in prizes. Dede thanked everyong who
attended the dietitian's two -session workshop on weight control and diet, and
also the wild flower slide presentation. The next program offered will be a
child abuse prevention program on Wed., May 22nd, called Strong Kids, Safe Kids.
Dede asked if future funds from the copy machine could be used to invite Jerri
Berens back again. John Moorman stated he hoped the Friends would provide
assistance in the future on funding programs. Dede reported many children's
books from the order provided by Friends funds have arrived, and that Nancy
could use help in processing them. New circulation clerk in the library is
Linda Freeman, and Dedehas requested two from the work -experience program for
summer, but may receive only one.
John reported that approximately $1100 was made on the book sale, making a total
of $2500 including the fall sale. He reminded us it is county budget time
and commented how Pearland will be affected by changes. A reference librarian
has been requested for 1986, but county funds may be tight. Revenue sharing
may be ending. John commended Billy Joe Plaster for his interest in libraries.
Also he said he wished to express thanks to Jack Harris for his legislative
work for libraries. John suggested a letter from the board would be helpful
to thank Mr. Harris for the bill he sponsored, so the secretary will write
this. John may get to invite guests to our library in June when he hosts
the nominating committee for TLA, but the meeting could be held in another town.
Suggestions for future adult programs the library could offer were discussed.
Recommendations have been given to Rosalie about some persons who might be
willing to address medical problems in a meeting. Dede has contacted the
Arthritis Foundation but they are booked presently.
Pearland Library Board Minutes (Continued)
May 13, 1985
New dates for the fall book sale will be October 24, 25, and 26th. John
reported results on the vote on Bill 270. The bill has passed the Senate, will
be out on the floor of the House, and should pass.
Rosalie asked if there is any new information on future library sites.
Bettye asked if she might have permission to inquire of a developer she knows
who has land in the vicinity of the new mall development, whether the developer
might meet with library representatives. Fay made the motion that Bettye write
a letter to the developer; motion carried.
John reported that Southdown is now one of the county's best -used bookmobile
stops and he requested that he be informed if anyone knows of a good prospective
bookmobile site.
The next regularly -scheduled meeting will be in September.
Respectfully submitted, Minutes approved,
Judy Demecs, Secretary Rosalie Olah, Chairman