12/12/1978 - Minutes MINUTES Tigard Library Board December 12, 1978
Call to Order The regular meeting of the Tigard Library Board was called
and Roll Call: to order at 7:35 P.M. , December 12, 1978 by Chairman
Betsy Chick.
All members present.
Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Old Business: Librarian reviewed Draft III of the Guidelines for Re-
WCCLS Administrative ceiving County Serial Levy Funds, pointing out revisions
Guidelines Comm. and questions regarding effect on Tigard.
It was announced that the Tigard City Council had voted to
treat maternity leave as sick leave. Kathy Tremaine
Maternity Leave began maternity leave on December 4 and will return on
her doctor's recommendation.
CETA Librarian announced that CETA employee Claire Sheldon
will be funded to October 1 , 1979. The slot vacated by
Chrys Green will not be reinstated.
Library Board Recruiting candidates for the two Board vacancies was
Candidates discussed. Members reported great difficulty finding
persons who have the time.
New Business; The Library will be closed 23-25 December and 1 January.
Holiday Closing: The Librarian asked Board members to review the selection
policy so that it may be brought up-to-date or revised if
Selection Policy deemed necessary. This will be an annual review.
Budget 1979-80 The impact of the new levy to begin in July 1979 was dis-
cussed. The Library will receive approximately $70,000
from the levy. The Board supported the Librarian's
contention that City support should not be cut because the
levy was promoted as increasing and improving services and
continued City support is necessary to do this.
The matter of salaries was discussed. Board members ex-
pressed an interest in comparing Library personnel salaries
to equivalent positions in the City and with other libraries
in the county. Librarian was asked to gather this infor-
mation.
Change of Meeting George Vaternick told the Board that his teaching schedule
would preclude his attendance at the January, February
Motion and March meetings. Jean Carlisle moved that for those
months the meeting be changed to the second Monday at
7:30 P.M. . Jeri Cundiff seconded. Motion was passed.
Meeting adjourned 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
gene Ertell
Approved:
Approved as corrected: