02/11/1980 - Minutes ,
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TIGARD
BLI LIBRARY
C Phone 639-9511
12568 SW Main*Tigard, Or. 97223 MINUTES Tigard Library Board February 11, 1980
Call to Order The regular meeting of the Tigard .Library Board was
and Roll Call: called to order at 7:30 PM, by Chairman Betsy Chick.
Excused: Dick Bendixsen, Jean Carlisle, Jeri Cundiff,
Jim Sidey and George Vaternick.
Reports: Minutes of the last meeting were approved. The monthly
report was briefly reviewed by the Librarian, pointing
out that a CETA Library Aide has been hired and that
as soon as this person is trained to manage the circu-
lation desk, other staff duties will be reviewed and
reassigned.
Old Business:
Building Plans Librarian reported that the Friends of the Library
building committee will hold their next meeting on
February 20, at West Slope Library, where they can
view a modular unit library.
Computerized The bids will be in by March 8, and, at that time, the
Circulation real costs for the system will be available.
In response to Jeri Cundiff's request for a three-month
Leave of Absence leave of absence because of a heavy student schedule,
Chairman Chick, referring to City Council resolution
No. 75-4, January 13, 1975, will excuse absence for
February, March and April. Jeri's long loyal service
to the library was cited as support for the decision.
New Business:
State Aid Funds Librarian pointed out that this is the year-in which
per capita funds voted by the 1979 Legislature will be
allocated. It was pointed out that there-has been
discussion at Washington County Cooperative Library
Service (WCCLS) meetings on using the entire county
allocation on the computer system instead of meting it
out to individual libraries. This question cannot be
addressed, -however, until State guidelines for use of
the money are complete.
County Tax Base Librarian pointed out that there has been discussion at
County Commission on whether or not library services
should be included in any proposals for a new county
tax base.
Bond Issue Librarian reported that the Washington County Cooperative
Library Service Citizen's Advisory Board supports develop-
ment of a bond issue to finance a county-wide library
capital improvement program. Board discussed problems
with allocation and effect on city autonomy regarding
such buildings.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Irene Ertell
Approved:
Approved as corrected: