01-23-2003 Minutes-726-
The regular monthly meeting of the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees was
held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2003, in the Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present Sheldon Lilak, Nancy Chandler, Janice
Ostrom, Lynne Ryan, and Betsy Scholten. Others present were Joe McKenzie, Cynthia
Smull and Harris Rayl.
Janice Ostrom called the meeting to order. Janice asked if there were any changes
to the December 19, 2002 minutes. None were proposed.
02-45 On a motion made by Nancy Chandler and seconded by Betsy Scholten it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves the
December 19, 2002 minutes as printed. Motion passed. P.726. 1/23/03.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Harris Rayl is attending the meeting today to observe.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Joe handed out a summary of the Friends Board meeting
held on January 21. They had eleven Board members in attendance. The Friends are
currently strong financially. They recently received a grant of $800.00 from the
Zimmerman Foundation. The "Vouchers to Ride to the Library" that the Friends are
providing remain unused. More flyers and advertising will be done to let the public know
this service is available. The Friends are about ready to give out information to the public
about the three $1000.00 scholarships that will be available to volunteers at the library
who are high school seniors and who have performed at least 30 hours of service.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: TECH CENTER: The Board discussed various aspects the Tech
Center and consideration of the project. After discussion Janice Ostrom called for a
resolution regarding the Tech Center.
02-46 On a motion made by Sheldon Lilak and seconded by Nancy Chandler it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves to hire
an architect to complete the design and schematic plans for the construction of an
expansion to the library to be used as a Technology Center.
The Board also resolves to match the funding of $268,000.00 provided by a
charitable donation from Mr. Damon Button, for the purposes of building the Technology
Center.
Further, the Board resolves to name the new Technology Center for Robert and
Aileen Button, the parents of Mr. Button. As part of this naming of the new facility, the
library will erect signage to indicate the Button name.
This resolution has been voted on and passed by the Salina Public Library Board of
Trustees on this 23 day of January 2003.
Janice Ostrom, President of the Board
Motion passed. P.726.1/23/03.
Cheryl Mason, Secretary of the Board
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DISCUSSION ITEMS: COMPENSATION GUIDELINE REPORT: Joe McKenzie
handed out "Compensation Guidelines for Kansas Public Library Directors" which was
sent by Shannon Roy at the State Library.
The Board discussed the guideline and its use. They will use it as a reference to
evaluate salary changes at budget time. The general consensus of the Board was that the
guideline was right on target.
KLTA Focal at the KLA Conference will meet on Wednesday April 9 in Salina this
year.
FINANCIAL REPORT: The end of the year numbers in the finance report look good.
We spent 97.1% of the budget with a carryover of $50,000, which was about $25,000.00
less than last year. The Board looked at and discussed the year-end financial report.
STATISTICAL REPORT: The December stats are slightly ahead of last years pace. The
stats for 2002 look good.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe asked the Board to include discussing what longevity
schedule for the staff who have topped out on the salary classification scale should be
developed before the 2004 budget is determined. This year they received a 1% longevity
pay on January I along with the 2% cost of living raise all employees received.
We will be open on President's Day. February 20, 2003 is Library Legislative Day.
Joe will be going to Topeka that day and encourages Board members to go with him to
add our voice to other attending.
The Friends will be having another book sale on February I and 2n°.
BOARD COMMENTS: Sheldon Lilak is very happy about the direction and decisions
made to move the Tech Center forward.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, Janice
Ostrom called for adjournment.
02-47 On a motion made by Betsy Scholten and seconded by Lynne Ryan it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourns the
January meeting. Motion passed. P.727. 1/23/03.
Cheryl Mfison, Secretary
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Cynthi~a Smull, Recording Secretary
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