01-16-2007 Minutes
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The regular monthly meeting of the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees was
held at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16,2007, in the Tcch Center Meeting Room.
The following Board members were present: Jo Reed, Lynne Ryan, David
Hawksworth, Sandie Johnson and James Hall. Others present were Joe McKenzie,
Sandy Wilcox, David CIouston from The Salina Journal, Mike Wilson, observer for the
League of Women Voters and Pete Peterson attorney for the Laura Youse estate.
Lynne Ryan called the meeting to order and asked for any changes or additions
to the December Board meeting. No changes were suggested.
.07-01 On a motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by Sandie Johnson it
was RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves
the minutes of the December Board meeting as printed. Motion passed. P.804.01l16/07
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT: The Friends meet this afternoon at 4PM.
They haven't met for a few months. They are working on sorting books for their
upcoming book sale.
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DISCUSSION: Planning Update
Joe handed out informational sheets including the new proposed mission statement and
possible activities and goals in the planning process. Discussion followed on the mission
statement and goals.
DISCUSSION: Bequest.
Pete Petcrson, a local attorney, gave the Board information on a Bequest given to the
Library from the Laura Youse estate. He also spoke to the Board regarding the Greater
Salina Community Foundation. The gift should be distributed to the Library sometime
in March. Discussion followed.
ACTION ITEMS: POLICY REVIEW
ACTION ITEM: 2nd Reading - Rules of Behavior Policy: The Board discussed the
policy and then voted.
07-02 On a motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by Sandie Johnson it
was RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves
the Rules of Behavior Policy on 2nd reading. Motion carried. P.804, 01116/2007.
ACTION ITEM: 2nd reading - Confidentiality of Library Records Policy
The Board discussed the policy.
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07-03 On a motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by Jo Reed it was .
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees ofthe Salina Public Library approves the
Confidentiality of Library Records Policy as written deleting the' in the word "it's".
2nd reading. Motion Passed. P. 805, 01/16/2007.
ACTION ITEM: 2nd reading - Changes to internet use, loan periods and By-Laws
07-04 On a motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by James Hall it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees ofthe Salina Public Library approves the
changes made to the internet use, loan periods and By-Laws as written on 2nd reading.
Motion Passed. P. 805, 01/16/2007. '
ACTION ITEM: 1st reading - Video Selection Policy
07-05 On a motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by Sandie Johnson it
was RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves
the changes to the Video Selection policy as written on 1st reading. Motion Passed. P.
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ACTION ITEM: 1st reading - Replacement Cost policy
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7-06 On a motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by James Hall it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves the
changes to the Replacement Cost policy as written on 1st reading. Motion Passed.
P. 805, 01/16/2007.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
We transferred $189,138.00 out of the General Fund into our Capital Improvement
fund. We were over budget in utilities, information services accounts and several other
accounts. We received $35,000 in interest this year.
STATISTICAL REPORT:
December was one of our slower months. We cut back on some programming in the
month of December. Material processing was slightly ahead of last year.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The CLASS catalog came out January 2. We have processed 470 CLASS enrollments as
of Friday last week. We will be installing a bulletin board in Youth Services. We
should be receiving a grant check for $15,000 to purchase video conferencing
equipment. Legislative day for libraries is Feb 15th in Topeka. Joe and another staff
person will probably attend. He also encouraged any Board members to attend if
possible. .
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BOARD COMMENTS: Sandie Johnson expressed that she feels the Planning
Committee has done a very good job.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned.
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Secretary, Sheldon Lilak
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Recorder, Sandra Wilcox
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