08/19/2015 MINUTESParis Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2015
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:10 p.m.
Present:
Board members present were Fran Neely, Connie Dodd, Denise Kornegay, Rebecca Umphrey,
Carol James, and director Priscilla McAnally. Absent were Daisy Harvill and Mike Pendleton.
Matt Frierson, our City Council Liaison, was also in attendance.
I. Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved.
II. New Business:
A. Gallery Use
Eliyahu Bn Yhwh requested use of the Gallery for a group to meet to research
ancient scripture.
Request approved as long as the group doesn't become or appear to be a religious
group. Motion made by Denise and seconded by Carol. Motion passed
unanimously.
B. By -laws Revision to Amendment 1
Clarified the attendance requirements for Board members by specifying the 12
month period to be from July -June. This amendment is effective as of September
18, 2015.
Revision approved. Motion made by Connie and seconded by Carol. Motion
passed unanimously. Board members who are in danger of missing more than
25% of the meetings will be sent the attendance policy along with a note about the
number of missed meetings.
III. Old Business:
A. FY 2015 -2016 Budget update
Library budget had three changes with a net decrease of $3,700.
IV. Presentations:
A. Budget Report — The new fiscal year begins on October 1. As of the August 2015
budget report, library spending is on track to complete 2014 -2015 spending by
October 1.
B. Statistical Report — Both circulation and library visits decreased in July as
compared with last year with a circulation decrease of 9.49 %, and library visits
decreased by 9.26 %.
V. Friends of the Library:
No report
VI. Director's Remarks:
The John Chisum painting restoration is finished, and it is ready for framing. Rather
than purchase new frame, the frame itself will also be repaired and adapted to
accommodate the Plexiglas. The Board recommended a celebration to welcome the
painting back to the library.
Upcoming events:
Reavis Wortham — July 26, 2015 from 2:00 pm until 4 pm.
VII. Next meeting: September 16, 2015.
The October meeting will be October 14 to accommodate Ms. McAnally's schedule.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Submitted by
Denise Kornegay, Secretary