HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board - Minutes - 07/21/1964July 21, 1964
The Board of Directors of the Fort Collins Public Library met in
the Board Room at 4 P.M. Minutes of the June 23 meeting were approved
as re ad.
Mxs. Thornburg reported that Mrs. Grasmick is working out very
well as an employee.
It was decided that Mr. Strahle confer with Mr. Baker concerning
furniture and other property in the Auditorium wing, informing him
that the Board wishes to retain all personal property either for per-
manent use or to turn toward purchase of new furniture.
pits. Thornburg reported Mr. Kechter's bid was $2,769.26 for book
stacks, removing stage, repairing floor and walls in stage area and
a desk. This leaves a balance of $230 in the capital improvement
fund.
Mrs. Thornburg reported an increase in circulation of 11,500 during
the first six months of,this year over the same period last year, and a
gain of 509 cards.
There was a discussion'of the 3-day rental on books. Mr. Strahle
moved that the 3-4ay rental be discontinued. The motion was seconded
and carried, .
Mrs. Thornburg reported the gift of $75 from Beta Siena Phi,
in care of Mrs. George Hime. The Secretary was requested to write a
"thank you" note..
The budget for 1965 was discussed. Mr. Strahle moved that Mrs.
Thornburg be,directed to prepare the budget on the $55,154.00 figure
for the entire budget, to be written in pamphlet torm with an explan-
atory paragraph for each item. The motion was seconded and carried.
The meeting adjourned.
Miriam B. Garrison
Secretary
Present:
Mrs. Coffin
Mrs. Garrison
Fr. Coverley
Mr. Strahle
Mrs. Thornburg
Mrs. Ward