LaVetta Dent welcomed everyone and passed out a handout from Jeanne Devlin in MAC. Jeanne advised that MAC has a number of free things (stickers, disposable watches, and other movie-oriented trinkets) that can be used as giveaways at children’s programs. Just contact MAC if you would like some items for giveaways.
LaVetta also announced that we should be receiving the Sam Noble Museum tickets for the Summer Book Program this week. She also informed us that the museum has some interesting traveling exhibits. Their website lists them and provides details about the cost of hosting these exhibits.
Heidi Port cannot be here today for the meeting. She believes she covered everything about volunteers for the Summer Book Program at the retreat. If anyone has questions, please email Heidi or contact LaVetta.
The Director’s Message:
LaVetta Dent welcomed everyone and introduced Donna Morris, Director of MLS. Donna Morris reported that the system is doing well. Usage is up across the board. She believes that this is due to the excellent service and materials we provide. Administration is gearing up for the new budget year. It is believed that funds for next year will be fairly flat. There are no new major projects slated for the next fiscal year.
There are still projects remaining to be completed pursuant to the earlier OKC bond package, but it is unclear when those will be finished. The CH project was supposed to begin this year, however problems have been encountered. These problems have to do with the value of the building, the cost of the work, and code issues that will result if renovations are undertaken. The projected costs are greater than available money so this is still being evaluated.
