Mae S. Bruce Library

Advisory Board Meeting

Minutes of July 10, 2007

 

The meeting was called to order at 12:30 pm by  Kim Holliday.  The following board members were present:

 

Kim Holliday

Linda Coyle

Barbara Wells

Sue Johnson

Sharon Tipton

 

 

 

 

 

Library Director Brenda B. Cheatham was also present, as well as our newest city councilmember,   Pam Schwertner.

 

There were no changes or comments regarding the April 3rd minutes.  The motion to accept these minutes was made by Linda and seconded by Sharon.  The minutes were approved by all.

 

Treasurer’s Report

The Fiscal Year Register Report was given to each member. It includes:

 

326.98

Previous Balance (09/30/2006)

173.00

Deposit (11/09/2006)

96.87

Deposit (12/29/2006)

-111.88

13.70

Gal. Co. Reads books & tapes

Deposit from anniversary for expansion (05/24/2007)

 

 

For ex

171.69

TOTAL 10/01/2006

 

 

                         498.67 Balance 7/10/2007

                         

283.57      TOTAL INFLOWS

                         -111.88  TOTAL OUTFLOWS

 

                          171.69  Net Total

 

 

 

 

Director’s Report

 

  1. Brenda reviewed the Strategic Plan Documents for Oct. 1, 2007 through Sept. 30, 2010, as well as the various policies involved. All Library Board members discussed the plan and policies. Several questions were asked and answered at this time.

 

Old Business

 

1.         Jack Long Memorial bench is still being researched while the Parks Board continues to build at the park. The Parks Board has completed the restrooms adjacent to the library at this time.

New Business

 

1.                  Election of Officers for next year was held. The new officers will be Kim, Linda, and Sue as Secretary. A motion to approve was made by Sharon and seconded by Barbara. New officers vote passed.

 

2.                  Library Board members went over and discussed Director’s Strategic Plans. A motion was made by Sue to approve policies as they are and seconded by Barbara. This was approved by all.  A motion was made by Sharon to approve the Plan as is, and seconded by Linda. The vote passed unanimously.

3.                  The new Galveston County Reads book will be “A Lesson Before Dying”.                                          The Board needs to come up with a library sponsored event.

 

4.                  The Treasurer’s Report was given by Kim Holliday, including discussion of the

Purchase of the Galveston County Reads books and tapes. Also noted by Kim was a deposit made in cash from the cake donations ($13.70).

5.                  The end of SRP moonwalk sponsored by the Board was cancelled due to inclement weather.  No money changed hands, so nothing was lost. SRP participants were disappointed but understanding. The SRP was held with sprinklers, bubbles, chalk, face painting, and hot dogs.

6.                  Another Book Sale was discussed and proposed to be held Oct. 26th from 10-5. There was some discussion to have it be a Halloween theme in honor of the holiday.      

      

           

The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 pm. The motion was made by Barbara  and seconded by Linda.  The next meeting has been set for Tuesday, Oct. 9th at 12:30pm.