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November 23, 1965
Mrs. V.O. Coffin presided at the regular monthly meeting of the
Library Board.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Coffin announced that the Board would meet on December 1 with
Superintendent Boltz to discuss student use of the public library,
and to hear a report about student use of school library facilities
at night.
Mr. Strahle moved that the librarian be authorized to have some
tile laid on the floor of a hallway. Mrs. Ronoo seconded the motion
which was carried.
Mrs, Thornburg reported that the Children's Library had received
gifts of $202.75 in the past month. Largest single contributions
were those from the employees of King's restaurant, $100, and the
Student Association Chest, $50.00.
Mrs. Ronco moved and Mr. Strahle seconded a motion that the library
be closed all day on December 24 and be closed 4:00 P.M. on December 31,
The motion was carried.
Following discussion of the funds of the Friends of Library being carried
in the regular ban* account of the public library, Mrs. Ronco moved that
they be asked to establish their own bank account. Mr Strahle seconded
the motion which was passed.
It was moved by Mr. Strahle and seconded by Mrs. Ronco that the regular
December Board meeting be cancelled and that the president of the Board
call a special meeting should it be necessary. The motion was passed.
Mrs. Coffin introduced three visitors, Mrs. Alan Kob, Mrs. Herbert
Reihl, and Mr. Bud Schoeler. In answer to questions by the visitors,
Mrs. Thornburg reported that the County Library no longer qualified
for state aid because of a lack of space, because of a lack of personnel
with degrees in library science, and because of the lack of a five -
member county library board.
Mr. Strahle discussed for the visitors the background of the $10,000
budget out for the county library. He pointed out that the county
had lost the income it had formerly acquired by collecting school taxes
and income from interest on this money. Other county agencies also
suffered a cut in funds for 1966. Mr. Strahle also explained the
history and function of the county library, pointing out that the city
Board has no jurisdiction over this county agency.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sarah L. Bennett, Secretary
Present: Mesdames Coffin, Bennett, Ronco, Thornburg, Ward and Mr. Strahle.