10-24-1996 Minutes
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The regular monthly meeting of the Salina Public Library
Board was held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 1996, in the
Campbell Room.
The following Board members were Present: Evel¥n Jrfaxwell,
Jack Howard, Nancy Chandler, Roger Struble, Jim Sul11VaJ1, and
Janet wilbur. Others present were: Joe McKenzie, cynthia Smull,
and Llona steele (League of Women voters representative).
96-37 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by R0ger
struble it was RESOLVED THAT: The minutes of the September be
accepted as written. Motion passed. 10-24-96 p. 514.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: John Busboom spoke to the Board. He wanted them
to know that he enjoyed the library very much. He said that he
felt Salina should be proud of such a nice library.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT: Nancy Chandler reported that the
Friends now have over six-hundred members. The Friends discussed
the grand opening of the library after the renovation project is
finished. The Friends are buying three-hundred more bol:>k bags
for the children's department. The Friends will have a Bookmark
Contest again this year in the Children's Department. trhe 'No
Ball' Ball will be the Friends fund raiser to help with the
financing of the renovation project.
DISCUSSION: The Library Board discussed the Materials :Review
Committee's reply to Marie Hicks on the challenge of tbe book
"Game Over" by Joseph Locke. The book will remain on t:he shelf
in the Children's Department. Jim Sullivan stated he agreed
completely with the business like reply sent to Marie Hicks.
Other Board members agreed as well.
Color Scheme's were reviewed by the Board. The Board wants
more options presented with cost figures on the covering to be
used on the pillars in the new Children's Department. This will
be discussed at the next Board meeting.
Renovations update: During the next two weeks digging will
start on the West side followed by the South side of the
building. Kansas Concrete Cutters will be here october 30. They
will start on the North door out of the basement, moving to the
grand stairwell, the elevator shaft and finall¥ the windows on
the South side of the building. The framers w1ll be starting the
first week of November.
The Board discussed the contractor's offer to donate a stack
mover to the Library after the renovation project is complete. A
stack mover may be purchased by the contractor to move stacks for
the new carpeting and repositioning of book stacks during the
project. He may also rent a stack mover or hire a sub-contractor.
The Board discussed "change Order Number 2 (Revised) and
Change Order Number 3." Change order number 2 will change
cabinets in the Children's department, and add for mechanical,
and electrical changes in the circulation desk area. change
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order number 3 is a $705.00 credit because of changes in general
construction, mechanical and electrical work being more
efficiently handled.
96-38 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Roger
Struble it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves Change Order
Number 2 (Revised) and Change Order Number 3 as presented.
Motion carried. p. 515, 10-24-96.
Change Order Number 4 was discussed. The Board requests
more information on costs of carpet for the Kansas Room before
further consideration is given to this change.
Jim Sullivan commented that Salina Journal did a nice
article about the Library.
Policy changes were discussed by the Board.
96-39 On motion made by Nancy Chandler and seconded by Janet
Wilbur it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves on first reading
the proposed changes in policy as follows:
1. Replacement costs: Add a new category: Children's Trade
paperbacks: $10.00.
2. Health Insurance:
made with 1997 budget.
Change second sentence FROM: The Library currently pays
the single rate, family coverage may be arranged with the
employee paying the difference between a single rate and the
family rate.
Change the second sentence TO: The Library pays 90% of the
single rate and 60% of the family rate. (This policy is effective
January I, 1997).
3. Interlibrary Loan Policy: Here we need a small definition
that is not in current policy. ADD to paragraph 4: A customer
who is in good standing at the library is one who does not have a
stop on circulating privileges. Staff who takes book requests
should check the customer's status.
Change the policy to reflect the decision
FIMANCIAL/STATISTICAL REPORT: Joe gave information regarding the
Library finances and finances for the renovation project. Stats
are down slightly from last year.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe presented an idea that Jack Gillam and
Dick Bergen had for Dick to build a sculpture for the Library
financed by selling bricks on the outside patio on the lower
level Children's Department.
The Board discussed the idea and are not interested in
pursuing it at this time.
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There being no further business to come before the Board,
the meeting was adjourned by Jim Sullivan.
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Jangf Wilbur, Secretary
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