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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 1983-10-26 Minutes a North Richland Hills Library Board ~ October 26, 1983 The North Richland Hills Library Board meeting was brought to order by new Chairperson Vic Darrough in Room 100 of the library on Wednesday, October 26, 1983, at 3:40 p.m. The following members were present: Bob Courser Vic Darrough Marie Hinkle Mattie Belle Lewis Tiffany Nourse Absent: Polly Brinkley, Jan Daniels and Lynn 0'Day The minutes of the September 28, 1983 Board meeting were approved as submitted. Reports: The Library Director reported that two-thirds of the new sculpture, and at least ten art prints have been checked . out by patrons during their first month of circulation. Six new ranges of shelving have been added to the library to house new books as they 'are received. In~pite of the addition of these new items, the Library do~s not seem overcrowded. The annual statistics for 1982-83 were discussed. Mrs. Nourse pointed out that circulation had risen by 19 percent, even greater~that the 12 percent increase the previous year. The North Richland Hills Public Library Plan of Service--Goals and Objectives for 1984-1988 were discussed. The members saw no objections or problems with them. Vic Darrough suggested that the Library Director, with her staff, study the Goals and Ob~ectives and make suggestions on how to implement them to the Board members at a future meeting. Communications: A letter of resignation, submitted by Jim Tucker and stating his time constraints, was read. A motion was made by Mattie Belle Lewis to accept the resignation, seconded by Bob Courser; motion was approved. Unfinished Business: It was reported that the total proceeds from the Annual Friends of the North Richland Hills Book Sale totaled $702. Miscellaneous expenses in preparation of the sale totaled $90, leaving a net profit of $612. It was the first time for the Book Sale to be held in the Library. Norma Thompson, chairperson of the Friends, was commended for her many hours of work in helping to make this sale a success. (Board minutes cont.) It was reported that the name change for the North Richland Hills Library Board, but not the Bylaws, would have to be approved by the City Council. New Business: On Monday, October 24, 1983, a tour of the library was conducted by the Board for the City Council members. Marie Hinkle stated that the Council members seemed well pleased with the appearance and progress of the library. It was suggested that a public Open House be planned in April during National Library Week. Upon the resignation of Jim Tucker, Vic Darrough asked for suggestions £or names of persons who might want to serve on the Library Board. The name of Kay Schmidt was re- commended at the meeting. It was suggest~d that Vic telephone the absent Board members to reach a quorum before the name was submitted to the Mayor. Ad~ournment: The next meeting of the Board will be postponed until ~ Wednesday, November 30, 1983, because of the Thanksgiving holiday. A motion to adjourn at 4:25 p.m. was made b~ Bob Courser, seconded by Mattie Belle Lewis; motion was approved.