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University City Library board meeting minutes, l2/10/2008 <br />check the usage pattern on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to appropriately staff the <br />library for Monday July 6. See the action taken below. <br />c. We discussed utilization of the Thurston bequest. See the action taken below. <br />d. Patrick Gallagher may resign from the Library board due to personal obligations. <br />Actions Requested <br />a. Gwen made a motion for the Library to close on Friday July 3 (legal holiday) through Sunday July 5, 2009. Joy seconded the motion and the motion was approved. <br />b. Gwen made a motion that a reserve be established with the $50,000 from the Thurston <br />bequest to be used for purchases of mystery/suspense novels and books of poetry over <br />several years. William seconded the motion and the motion was approved. <br />President's report The shrinking economy will affect the library. No one can cut our library budget but us. If people <br />default on their property taxes, that will affect the library. We need to watch and monitor our <br />costs. <br />The library has eliminated 1 full time position and replaced it with two part-time positions. <br />We should also look at activities to increase revenue. We discussed increasing fines; the last increase was 3 years ago. The fine rate for children's books is currently at 5 cents and <br />is 1/3 of the <br />total circulation. We discussed raising the fines to 10 cents which is the fine rate for adult books. <br />We pay $700-$1100 to Unique Management agency to collect fines; the expense is paid from the <br />fines that are collected. We also pay 40% of the fines collected to a collection agency for severely delinquent fines. <br />We also discussed reducing the book budget and increasing the amount of money spent from <br />unencumbered funds. <br />Committee reports None. <br />Old business <br />Outdoor bench bids --Mary checked with the Better Business Bureau and neither company has <br />complaints against them. The benches would replicate the previous benches and Linda will verify the dimensions of them. We discussed the feasibility of 2 vs. 4 benches and if concrete <br />or another <br />material would be more cost effective and durable. We would also like to see physical samples of <br />their work. We tabled a board decision and want the Buildings and Grounds Committee to <br />conduct additional research. <br />New business <br />None. <br />Adjournment <br />The meeting adjourned at 6:15p.m., 12/10/2008. <br />Kyle Walker acting for Larry Nolan -Board Secretary <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />