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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