03/10/1980 - Minutes a
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12568 SW Main-Tigard, Or. 97223 M!T]UTFS Tigard Library Board March 10, 1980
Call to Order The regular meeting of the Tigard Library Board was
and Roll Call: called to order by Chairman Betsy Chick at 7:30 PM.
Excused: Jeri Cundiff, George Vaternick.
Reports: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. The
monthly report was reviewed. Board expressed concern
that the FY 80-81-budget would be more than FY 79-80
because of personnel increases and computer installation.
Librarian explained that personnel costs had not been
figured as yet nor were bid costs for the ccmputer
available.
Old Business:
Friends of the Library Betsy Chick reported. that Nancy Stimler has attended
Building CamLittee the most recent Friends of the Library meeting, indi-
cating that Council was receptive to plans for a new
library and that possible land along Fanno Creek would
be a possible siting. Librarian related that at the
Friends Camrittee meeting on February 20, the group had
decided to work on a presentation to the City Council
outlining their aims and soliciting Council support and
in-put.. The group has established a bank account for
receipt of building funds.
Computerized Librarian told Board that two bids have been received on
Circulation the proposed system. The Washington County Cooperative
Crary Services (VUCLS) Conputerized Circulation Com-
mittee (Librarian is a member) will hold its first meet-
ing March 11, to begin studying the bids in order to pick
New Business: a vendor with wham to negotiate.
OLA Librarian announced that Oregon Librarian Association
annual conference will be held in Bend, April 16-19.
Trustees' sessions are scheduled April 18. Librarian
will not attend this year. Staff members Karrin Hawes
and Kathy Tremain will attend. Kathy's expenses will
be paid by WCCIS' funds for children's librarians.
County-Wide Bond Librarian indicated that the MCLS Citizens' Advisory
Issue Board has asked WCCLS Coordinator, Donna Selle, to pursue
the feasibility of a county-wide serial levy. Librarian
asked for discussion by Board on the issue. After dis-
cussion the Board asked that Librarian prepare a memorandum
indicating their qualified interest and their particular
concerns, while reserving judgment for the present.
(Memorandum is attached) .
Board Vacancies Yvonne Burgess announced that she and Jeri Cundiff will be
leaving the Board in June and will not be eligible for re-
appointment. Board members will search for interested citizens,
trying to find someone who is outside the city limits as
provided in the City ordinance.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Approved:
Approved as corrected: Irene Ertell