HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board - Minutes - 08/01/1973PRES. ENr: Sax.-^ah Bennett, President
Lois Henry, Secretary
Frank Johnson, Jr.
David 'Watrous
Wilson W ilmarth
La-,-rence Webber, Director
Robert Holzfaster
Jane Davis
Louise Romeo
The Board met in regular session at 7:30 p.m, in the children's room.
Mrs. Henry moved that Mrs. Ronco be appointed a non -voting, ex-officio
member of the Board through the building program. The motion was
seconded by Ms`. Johnson and Mr. Watrous and unanimously passed.
The president called for an ellection of officers. Mr. Watrous
moved that the present president and secretary be re-elected. The
motion was seconded and carried. Mr. Johnson moved that the secretary
east a unanimous ballot for Mr. Watrous as vice president. The motion
was seconded and carried.
It was noted that terms of office for Board members would expire as
follows:
Lois Henry
1974
Frank Johnson
1975
David Watrous
1975
Sarah Bennet
1976
Wilson Wilmarth
1977
Mrs. Bennett reported on a conference with City Manager Robert L.
Brunton concerning building prospects; timing, increasing costs,
possible use of other structures (city hall, old electric plant, etc.)
or remodeling of present building.
Mr. Webber reported that classification problems had been cleard with
Ann Sachs and Mr. Brunton by the addition of a new classification,
Librarian III, for professional staff.
Mr, Webber also reported that Hoyt Calvin of Charlotte, N. C. will
come on August 8, 1973 for an 8:00 p.m, meeting with the Board. He
is an experienced consultant on library planning.
Mr. Webber presented a tentative budget for 1974, including letter of
transmittal and explanation of any increases over the 1973 budget.
Some explanatory statements were edited.