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DeEtte responded, stating that if the artwork went on loan, the value of it would <br />raise. Eva Dickey said that the simple act of loaning an item is what the library <br />stands for and that it's a good thing. Jennifer added that it is only through <br />traveling collections that she has been able to view some of the world's historic <br />and artistic treasures and if not for the collection being on travel, she would not <br />have been able to see them. DeEtte agreed, and said that as an esteemed artist <br />herself, with many paintings on loan in collections, she supports loaning the <br />item. Steve agreed with the other board members and called for a vote to <br />approve the loan. All board members in attendance were in favor of loaning the <br />John T. Biggers painting to the Grace Museum in Abilene, Texas. <br />g. Capital Project Update: <br />Connie informed the board that $45,000 has been permitted to replace the <br />library furniture. Along with previously mentioned items that will be replaced in <br />order to help keep the library more sanitary and update the appearance, Connie <br />showed the board a new item included in the cost of the furniture updates. This <br />item is called a "Family Station," and was depicted as a mother sitting at a <br />computer station, with a young child at her feet, in a small, enclosed area that is <br />connected to this specific computer station. Connie said that this could be <br />helpful for parents who are trying to do computer work but need some safe <br />place next to them, to set their young child down while they can focus on their <br />tasks. The Family Station costs $5,000. The board approved the concept, and <br />discussed possible locations for placement and how it would be kept clean. <br />V. Friends of the Library Report <br />There were no representatives of the Friends of the Paris Public Library at the <br />meeting on this date. <br />VI. Statistics <br />The library summary included for May 2023: currently there are 10,990 <br />library cards in use, 364 reference assistance requests, 388 internet <br />usage requests, 84 times for computer instruction, and 399 times for <br />account log -ins. <br />Current financials for May 2023 show $566,230.84 spent of the <br />$767,205.00 FY 2023 budget. <br />VII. Director's Remarks <br />Connie included her remarks within her programming reports. <br />Prior to adjourning, Chairman Steve Hellmann wanted to remind all in attendance that the next <br />meeting would usher in new board members and each person would be required to be sworn in <br />prior to the next meeting. <br />