06-26-2003 Minutes-736-
The regular monthly meeting of the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees
was held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2003 in the Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present: Alan E. Jilka, Sheldon Lilak,
Janice Ostrom, Lynne Ryan, Betsy Scholten and Tom Arpke. Others present were
Joe McKenzie, Nancy Jo Leachman and Roberta Ring.
President Tom Arpke called the meeting to order. Tom asked for any
corrections or changes in the May Board minutes.
03-19 On motion made by Lynne Ryan and seconded by Betsy Scholten it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves
the May 2003 minutes as printed. Motion carried. P.736. 6/26/03.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Joe McKenzie reported that the Friends Board met
last Tuesday. They added Charlene Roesner as a new member. LaDonna Shafer will
be President. They ran out of vouchers for rides to the Library. The Friends
approved another $200 for vouchers.
ORIENTATION: FOUNDATION CENTER SEARCH: Head of Reference Nancy
Jo Lcachman handed out printed information on the Foundation Search Center and
gave a presentation on how to research on the computer. Nancy Jo will be doing a
training session for United Way this fall.
The Board expressed interest in having the Library use the Foundation
Center to research any possible grants for the technology center.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: BUDGET ISSUES: Joe McKenzie said that the big item for
the 2004 budget is salaries which is 3% step increase and 1% across the board
increase. There was discussion of increasing the general fund mill levy. The Board
asked Joe to present alternatives in salary increases. The full budget will be
available at the next Board Meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: TECH CENTER: There is nothing new to report at present.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: MEETING DAY AND TIME: The Board discussed the best
day and time to meet that would work for the Board. They would like to do a six
month trial period and will decide at the next meeting whether they will meet the
third or fourth Monday each month.
03-20 On motion made by Sheldon Lilak and seconded by Janice Ostrom it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees will meet at 7 a.m. either the third or
fourth Monday of each month for a trial period of six months starting in September.
Motion Passed. P.736.6/26/03
FINANCIAL REPORT: May is still looking good.
STATISTICAL REPORT: There is an increase in renewals and reserves on the
computer. Business is up.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe talked about the Supreme Court decision to uphold
the Children's Internet Protection Act. The library will be required to put filters on
our computers if we want to be eligible for federal and state funds.
One of the library employees fell out front in a pothole in the parking lot. Jim
Schroeder has been contacted about repairing the area where the hole is.
The Chamber of Commerce has chosen three library employees to be
diplomats for the Chamber of Commerce. Kristi Hansen, Dianna Waite and Joe
McKenzie were chosen.
Joe testified in Topeka for the Arts and Humanities.
There has been another resignation in the Reference Department.
The Consumer Collection is coming together.
Joe reported attendance was down at ALA. He talked about some of the
sessions he attended.
BOARD COMMENTS: There were good comments made about the storytellers and
the location of the stage at the River Festival.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned by Tom Arpke.
03-21 On motion made by Sheldon Lilak and seconded by Betsy Scholten it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board adjourns the June meeting. Motion Passed.
P.737. 6/26/03.
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Recorded by Robe~a Ring
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