06-19-2007 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, June 19th, 2007, in the Tech Center Meeting Room.
The follo~ing B~ard members were present: James Hall, Sandie Johnson, Brian
Schmidt, David Hawksworth, Jo Reed, Alan Jilka, Sheldon Lilak and Mary Shaffer.
Others present were Joe McKenzie, Sandy Wilcox, Dave Clouston with The Salina
Journal and Mike Wilson, observer for the League of Women Voters.
INTRODUCTION: Mary Shaffer is a new Board Member filling the unexpired term of
Harris Rayl.
James Hall called the meeting to order and asked for any changes or additions to the
May Board meeting. No changes were suggested
07-26 On a motion made by Sandie Johnson and seconded by Jo Reed it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves the
minutes of the May Board meeting as printed. Motion passed. P.818,06/19/07
PUBLIC COMMENTS:. None
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT: Joe McKenzie handed out the Friends May
meeting. The Friends will do book sorting this afternoon. They have a new slate of
officers: President- Priti Cox, Vice-President - Chris Seitz, Secretary - Barbara
Harmon and Treasurer - Berniece Kearns. The next Book Sale will be held August 3rd,
4th and 5th.
DISCUSSION: 2008 Budget
The Board received a preliminary budget worksheet. The complete budget
recommendations will be sent out in early July. In July the Board will pass a budget for
publication and in August there will be a public hearing.
The budget for 2008 includes salaries for a security position and a community outreach
person. Joe is recommending a across the board 3 ~% pay increase. This increase.
would help put Pay grade one in line with n~w minimum wage legislation.
There will also be a projected increase in materials and utilities line items. Capital
Improvement will be decreased by $20,000.00. Public Relations and Programs line item
is increased by a few thousand dollars. If we would acquire another location we may
need more custodial staff.
Mail a book program was also discussed. Joe asked the Board members their thoughts
on if patrons or the Library should absorb that cost. The general feeling of the Board is
that the patron should be. asked to absorb the cost of mailing the book. The Library
does provide home bound delivery for those that can not get to the Library;
Alan Jilka questioned if the Library has a real need for security staff. Joe stated that he
has spoken with the police department and they agree that it is probably time for the
library to have security personnel on staff.
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DISCUSSION: Coffee Shop
Joe reported that the coffee shop has been inactive since the end of May. He is still '.'
looking at other options, there is another group that may be interested in providing this
service and we are also looking at having vending machines in that area.
DISCUSSION: Dance Studio
The Library will probably get an independent appraisal on the properties across the
street.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Light and heat line item is still looking like it will go over budget, the materials line item
is being spend on track with the budget. Sandie Johnson questioned the accounting line
item running high for year to date. Joe explained that the majority of that line item is
spent at the beginning of the year due to the audit and renewal of accounting software.
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STATISTICAL REPORT:
May is a slower month for the Library. Meeting room use continued to be high in May.
The Library sponsored the Story Telling Stage and the River Festival again this year.
The Board discussed the location of the Story Telling stage. Joe said they may put the
stage where it is to try to avoid sound bleed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Lisa Petty has been hired for the Class Coordinator position. She will start on July 2nd.
She brings strong organizational skills and networking in the community. Joe also .
handed out a CLASS Fall preliminary schedule. Lori has been working on setting up
classes for the Fall. Joe also handed out a copy of the article on CLASS published in the
Public Libraries Journal. Summer reading program is doing well. On line registration
use is good.
Joe is attending ALA and then taking a few vacation days June 22 thru 29th
Midwest security will start patrolling the Library this week.
BOARD COMMENTS: None
- 07- 27 On a ,motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by Sheldon Lilak it was
RESOL VED THAT: the Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourns
the June 19,2007 meeting. Motion passed. P. 819,06/19/2007
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned.
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Secretary, David Hawksworth
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Recorder, Sandra Wilcox
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