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Paris Public Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes April 15, 2015 Opening: The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:05 p.m. Present: Board members present were Fran Neely, Connie Dodd, Denise Kornegay, Rebecca Umphrey, Carol James, Ann Norment, Friends of the Library president Amanda Green, and director Priscilla McAnally. Absent was Mike Pendleton. I. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved. II. New Business: A. Board term expiring in June — Ann Norment's term will end in June. She has the option of applying to serve another term. Board members can serve two consecutive terms. B. One Book, One Read — Little Women by Louisa May Alcott has been selected as the book for the city to read together. Several events are planned including the kick -off in August with the Paris Community Theater presentation of the musical based on the book. This effort is sponsored by the Library, the Friends of the Library, the Library Board, and Paris Community Theater. III. Old Business: None IV. Presentations: A. Budget Report — As of April 8, $35,132 is left in budget line for materials for the library. Approximately 54% of the year's budget has been expended at this time which is on track for the year. Additionally, a water heater had to be replaced this month using funds from the Buildings and Grounds budget. B. Statistical Report — Both circulation and library visits increased over last year with a circulation increase of 7.61 %, and library visits increased by 12.19 %. V. Friends of the Library: The Friends are planning to help purchase 10 laptop computers and a charging cart to be used for a planned computer lab. Currently, computer instruction takes place in the computer area near the circulation desk. With Wi -Fi access in the Gallery, classes can take place in an area away from the other patrons and circulation desk. VI. Director's Remarks: Priscilla reported that she met with Shawn Napier, the city engineer, to check the basement to see if it could be used for library expansion in the future. Original blueprints will need to be reviewed to concerning the depth of some support columns.