08/17/2016 MINUTESParis Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2016
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:02pm by Fran
Neeley.
Attendance:
Board members in attendance were Fran Neeley, Connie Dodd, Rebecca Umphrey, Daisy Harvill,
Michelle Cowling, Denise Kornegay, and director Priscilla McAnally. Carol James was absent.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the July meeting were unanimously approved as corrected.
I. New Business:
Introduction of new board member, Michelle Cowling. She has a long history of
involvement in libraries and will be an asset to the Board.
Building repair. Roof repair is finished, but a leak the front door was to be fixed
immediately. An air conditioner had to be replaced at the cost of $9,300.
Operations plan for 2017. Priscilla presented a list of goals for the library in the areas of
collection development, accessibility, and art restoration. Items that are ongoing, that have
been completed, and are still to be done were noted on the list. She also had a list of ten
completed projects from the past few years. The Board then brainstormed a list of other
possible projects for the library's long -range plan.
Landscaping, especially in the front of the library
Upgrade the basement
Restore Davy Crockett and Paris Fire artwork
Disaster and emergency plans
Additional parking space
II. Old Business:
None
III. Presentations
a. Budget Report. Expenditures are on target for this year with $1,754 left in the
materials budget. The 2016 -2017 budget is being developed and will be approved
by the City Council soon.
b. Statistical Report. Slight decreases again this month in Circulation (- 8.60 %) and
Visits (- 7.04 %). Increases were in juvenile book circulation, downloadable audios,
reserves, Interlibrary Loans, and Freegal Music downloads and streaming.
IV. Friends of the Library:
No report
V. Director's Remarks:
The initial payment for the new roof of $14,000 is due by October 1.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 4:30pm.
Submitted by Denise Kornegay