05-22-2003 Minutes-734-
The regular monthly meeting of the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees was
held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2003, in the Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present Alan E. Jilka, Cheryl Mason, Nancy
Chandler, Janice Ostrom, Lynne Ryan, and Betsy Scholten. Others present were Joe
McKenzie, Lynnette Schoshke and Cynthia Smull.
Vice-President Lynne Ryan called the meeting to order. Lynne asked for any
corrections or changes in the April Board minutes. None were suggested.
03-14 On a motion made by Betsy Scholten and seconded by Nancy Chandler it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves the
April 2003 minutes as printed. Motion carried. P.734. 5/22/03.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Joe McKenzie gave the Board a printed Friends
report. The Friends will be meeting this summer. They are sponsoring the programs
for the Teens this summer. The Friends made a little over $1100.00 at the recent book
sale.
ORIENTATION: SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Youth Services Program
Specialist Lynnette Schoshke handed out printed information about the Summer
Reading Program and summarized the activities, programs and contests available this
year. The Summer Reading Program theme this year is "Laugh It Up".
DISCUSSION ITEMS: TECH CENTER: There is nothing new to report at present.
The architect is still developing a plan for a new entryway.
Betsy Scholten commented on the process of moving forward with the project.
The Board discussed the additional staff that would be needed for the new Tech
Center.
The Reference Department is presently developing stats on the computer use.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: MEETING DAY AND TIME: The Board discussed different
options for changing the meeting day and time. Suggestions were to change it to 7:00
a.m. on Monday morning or to move the meeting time on Thursday's to 5:00 p.m. The
Board took no action to make a change at his time. The topic will be discussed again.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Joe McKenzie reported that the financial report shows large
expenditures for the month of April, which are normal. Line items with suggested cuts
are doing fine. We are where we should be.
STATISTICAL REPORT: Stats continue to rise. The Youth Services people count is
up over last year, but materials checked out are down slightly.
Use of the small conference room continues to be good.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Melanie Schreiber who is presently on maternity leave will
be back to work on June 16.
We will have a demonstration of the Foundation Search next month. We have
had two sessions to train non-profit agencies.
The Storyteller Stage at the Smoky River Festival has been moved to near the
Statue of Liberty replica at the entrance to the park. We will be finding a driver to pick
up two of the storytellers at the Wichita Airport and then take them back after the
Festival is over. We will be promoting the Storyteller Stage again this year.
BOARD COMMENTS: Janice Ostrom commented that perhaps the Library could
purchase an additional ticket for Joe's spouse to attend the awards banquet at ALA
conference where Joe is to receive a national award would be appropriate. The Board
discussed the matter.
03-15 On a motion made by Betsy Scholten and seconded by Nancy Chandler it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves the
purchase of two additional meal tickets to the awards banquet. One ticket would be for
Mary Lou McKenzie and one for Janice Ostrom if she attends ALA. Motion Passed.
P.735. 5/22/03.
Joe McKenzie visited with the Board about raising the mill levy V4 (.25) of a mill
this next budget year to make up for the budget short fall this year. He also discussed
projections for next years budget. This year's mill levy was 4.704.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
03-16 On a motion made by Janice Ostrom and seconded by Cheryl Mason it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourns into
Executive Session for 15 minutes beginning at 5:05 to discuss the Directors Annual
Evaluation. Motion Passed.P735.5/22/03.
03-17 On a motion made by Janice Ostrom and seconded by Cheryl Mason it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourns out
of Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. Motion Passed. P735.5/22/03
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned by Lynne Ryan.
03-18 On a motion made by Elizabeth A. Scholten and seconded by Cheryl Mason it
was RESOLVED THAT: The Board adjourns the May meeting. Motion Passed.
P.735.5/22/03.
cy C~andler, Board Secretary Date