HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-05-13; Library Board of Trustees; MinutesMay 13, 1963
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees was called
to order at 7:15 p.m. on May 13, 1963, in the Children's Library. Present
were President Merkle, Trustees MeCann, Spivey, Carr and Kamptner, and
Librarian Cole. Mr. Edward MeCann, a guest, was also present*
The Building Committee report was given by Dr. Spivey. The two council-
men, Mr. Neiswender and Mr. Bierce, and City Manager Slater accepted the
schematic drawings of the library building. Everyone on the Building
Committee is in agreement on the cost, size and plans of the building*
The Building Committee sent a letter to the City Council recommending
that they accept the building plans* The Library Board of Trustees also
sent a letter to the Council stating that we are in accord with their
report. The City Council approved the report, and the plans for the new
building. The architect has been directed to proceed with the precise
plans*
Mr. Uhland Melton and Dr. Merkle visited the Parks and Recreation
Board meeting. It was agreed that a meeting between the Library Board
and the Parks and Recreation Board with the architect to discuss the
coordination of the land use would be helpful*
Under old business Mrs. Cole remarked that Bill 590 has passed the
Assembly and is now before the Senate* Mrs* Cole would like to organize
all independent libraries In this area to work together if it does pass,
We recommend increasing the tax rate to 30#.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p»au
Jean D. Kamptner
Secretary