10/10/1978 - Minutes MINUTE$ TIGARD LIBRARY BOARD October 10, 1978
Call to order The regular meeting of the Tigard Library Board was called
Roll Call : to order by Chairman Betsy Chick at 7:30 P.M.
Excused: Jeri Cundi_ff and Irene Ertell.
Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
VISTA Debby Smith, VISTA outreach worker, outlined program for
getting library materials to senior citizen shut-ins,
emphasizing need for volunteer group to manage the program
after her year is finished.
BUSINESS: Status of the CETA program was reviewed. Librarian had in-
CETA cut-back dicated to Chairman that Library may well be affected inas-
much as Claire Sheldon and Chrys Green face lay-off is
funds are drastically reduced. It was noted that shortening hours
might be necessary. Nancie Sti.mler suggested staying open same
hours but fewer evenings. The Board concurred.
Motion Jean Carlisle moved that the Librarian be authorized to use
her discretion concerning hours and other necessary cutbacks.
Motion was seconded and passed.
Maternity Leave It was noted that City of Tigard is contemplating a. change in
maternity leave policy to comply with Oregon State Law
659.029 which ways that maternity leave must be treated the same
as regular sick leave. It was also noted that this would
affect staff member, Kathy Tremaine, who plans to take
maternity leave from December 1 to March 1, 1979.
Washington County George Vaternick nominated Doris Hartig to serve on the
Friends of Library Washington County Friends of the Library (organization
established to receive funds for building libraries) . Motion
was seconded and passed unanimously.
WCCLS Admin. Proposed guidelines VO receiving county serial levy funds were
Committee reviewed. Board recommended that the section dealing with fees
be stated in way so that libraries may charge for services that
are necessary for operation but not for those made possible
by the serial levy.
Open House It was noted that the outdoor sigh at St. Anthony's was
successful in calling attention to the Open House on
September 30.
Meeting Time In discussing possible new Board members there was agreement
that the meeting night could be changed to accomodate personal
schedules.
Intellectual Betsy, Jeri and Nancy planned to attend evening session of
Freedom Workshop Intellectual Freedom Workshop on October 18. Yvonne and
Jean planned tentatively for the 18th as well .
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Y onne Burgess
Approved: Y
Approved as read: