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Paris Public Library Advisory Board <br />Meeting Minutes <br />July 16, 2014 <br />Opening: <br />The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:00 p.m. <br />Present: <br />Board members present were Rebecca Umphrey, Mike Pendleton, Carol James, Connie Dodd, Denise <br />Kornegay, director Priscilla McAnally, and council liaison A. J. Hashmi. Absent were Fran Neeley <br />and Ann Norment. <br />Approval of Minutes <br />The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as presented. <br />II. New Business: <br />A. New board members were introduced — Rebecca Umphrey, Mike Pendleton, and Denise <br />Kornegay. <br />B. Officers were elected: Chair — Fran Neeley; Vice -Chair — Connie Dodd; Secretary — <br />Denise Kornegay <br />III. Old Business: <br />Revision to library policy concerning new patron cards and interlibrary loan was discussed. <br />New card holders must wait at least three months before they can participate in interlibrary <br />loan. <br />IV. Presentations <br />A. Budget Report. <br />Ms. McAnally discussed the June 2014 budget report with the board and answered <br />many questions. She clarified the two trust funds and discussed long -range plans for <br />expansion of the library. <br />B. Statistical Report shows a circulation increase of 3.07% but a decrease in library visits <br />of 14.5% showing that fewer patrons are checking out more books. There is also a new <br />line on the statistical report for the number of Webpage logins of 462 for June. <br />V. Friends of the Library: <br />The co- chairs of the Friends of the Library, Amanda Green and Jeannie Walter, were not in <br />attendance, so there was no report. <br />VI. Director's Remarks: <br />a. Roof repair —Two companies looked at the roof but only one (Quality Roofing) <br />submitted a quote. The cost for the repairs will be $6200. <br />b. Clerk positions — One full -time Clerk 1 position was filled by Dee Dee Brock, but a <br />part-time clerk position is still open. <br />c. Art appraisal — On Monday, July 21, the art in the library will be appraised. <br />Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. <br />Submitted by <br />Denise Kornegay, Secretary <br />