05-20-2008 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, May 20,2008, in the Youth Senrices Imagination Station.
The following Board members were present: Jo Reed, Sandie Johnson, Mary
Shaffer, John Vanier, Nina Ainslie, Brian Schmidt and Sheldon Lilak. Other present were
Joe McKenzie, Sandy Wilcox, Kristi Hansen and Mike Wilson, obsenrer for the League of
W omen Voters.
Jo Reed called the meeting to order and introduced Nina Ainslie. She asked for any
changes or additions to the April Board Meeting Minutes.
8-20 On a motion made by Sheldon Lilak and seconded by Sandie Johnson it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves
the minutes of the April Board meeting as written. Motion passed. P. 845. OS/20/08
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: The Friends will meet this afternoon. They are
continually sorting books.
ORIENT A TION: Kristi Hansen-Imagination Station
Kristi spoke the Board about the Library's Summer Reading Program. The theme this
year is Catch the Reading Bug. The program runs from June 1- July 23rd. The Summer
Reading Party will be held on July 24th and 25th. Each week the kids can playa game or
contest. They set their own goal for the summer. When they reach their goal they receive a
certificate and an invitation to the end of summer party. We have story times and special
programs every week. The teen program is called Metamorphosis at Your Library. We
had over 300 teens sign up last year. For every 50 pages they read they get to put their
name in the drawing for a $50.00 chamber certificate. Their name is also entered for the
grand prize. The staff is visiting the schools to promote the program. Kristi also answered
questions from the Board. The Imagination Station construction should be finished up
today. There will be computer stations, learning resources, a listening center and a seating
area.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
Learning Center meeting rooms:
Joe discussed the draft of policy for use of the meeting rooms in the Learning Center for
public use. He answered questions from the Board.
Policy Update: Internet Access Policy - second reading
08-21 On a motion made by Sheldon Lilak and seconded by Nina Ainslie it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves
the Internet Access Policy on second reading as written. Motion passed. P. 845. OS/20/08
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Preliminary Budget Outlook -2009:
Joe talked to the Board about the handout on the 2009 budget. This will be looked at
closer in June. In August we will have final approval of the budget. He has met with Jo
and Sandie to discuss where the budget needs to be for 2009. Sheldon asked for a review
of Capital project costs over the last 15 years or so. Joe answered questions from the
Board.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Through April we are on track for the year. We had large expenditures in April for light
and heat.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
April and May tend to be slower months. CLASS is finished now for the summer. Use of
the meeting rooms and Technology Center still tends to be strong.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Joe spoke to the Board regarding offering employees AFLAC optional insurance policies.
The Library is closed Sunday and Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. Lori Berezovsky
is organizing a Staff Ambassadors group to help promote the library to the community.
She is also organizing a 55 plus senior advisory group. We have a Youth Services
Programmer position opening. Metzie will be working until June 1 st.
Joe is still working on getting quotes for security cameras. Master Detection out of Kansas
City has given us a good bid. Midwest Security will be presenting their bid this week. It's
looking like the cost will range from $18,000 to $22.000.
BOARD COMMENTS:
08-22 On a motion made by Sandie Johnson and seconded by Sheldon Lilak it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourn at
7: 52 a.m. Motion passed. P.846. OS/20/08