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The Board of Directors of the Paris Public Library met in regular session, Nov 18, 1975 in the Library with the chairman, Ben Marable, presiding. Present were librarians, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Finch, and Mrs. Gies. Mrs. Gies, a new member of the staff, was introduced by Mrs. Baker to the board. Also present were Harold Greene, of the City, and the following members: Robert Pierson, F.D. Mallory, Herschel McKinney,.Dee Cunningham and Mrs. Glynn Lowe.. Absent ere: Dr. C. M. Townsend, Mrs. Prentis Ellis, Felix Gibson, Mrs. Frank McClure, David Denney and Mrs. Marvin Gibbs. Minutes of the October 21 meeting were read and approved. The Development Committee including: Hoot Gibson, F. D. Mallory, Virginia Gibbs and headed by Robert Pierson wrote a letter to the Texas State Library Field Representative stating the plans for improving our library. In her reply she said, she would be unable to make a survey; but could assist us with some material. Mr. Pierson said the committee suggested that she give us material to fit our needs. The Committee recommended that all board members and as many of the staff as possible make a trip to the Sherman Library to observe the facilities there. Arrangements have been made and a mini -bus secured from Paris Junior College. The group to leave at 8 a.m..on Dec 4th from the Library parking lot with plans'to return by noon. All members were urged to go. Mr. Greene reported on the financial statement. Pierson moved that the statement be approved and was seconded by Mallory. He also reported that Mr. Misso's work on the new restroom facilities has been completed. The total cost was between $2100 and $2200. He has been paid and complimented for the fine job. McKinney moved that the October statement of the S.W. Wilbor Memorial Fund, read by Mr. Marable, be approved as circulated. It was seconded by Mr. Cunningham and passed. Suggested procedure for the "Friends of the Library ", was discussed. Each member was asked to add to the list of names of those to be invited to the first meeting. Proposed By -Laws were made by Felix Gibson and passed out to each member. McKinney read the original By -Laws. There was dis- cussion on the ordinance creating the board. In order to have no conflict, further discussion was tabled until the survey was made and more information was available. McKinney suggested that we send a copy of the original and proposed By -Laws to the City Attorney for his opinion and Mr. Greene agreed to take it. Mrs. Baker passed sheets from the Texas Library survey show- ing volumns, City and County funds, salaries, books, magazines and circulations from 12 libraries. Mrs. Finch showed folders she made using Curious George to stimulate interest in first and second graders for membership in the library. Meeting adjourned at 11 a.m.