11-21-1996 Minutes
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The regular monthly meeting of the Salina Public Library Board
was held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 1996, in the Campbell
Room. 1
The following Board members were present: Jack Howard, Nancy
Chandler, Roger Struble, Jim sullivan and Billie Winkler. Others
present were: Joe McKenzie, cynthia Smull, Jan McMillen, Robin
Attanasio, Roberta Ring, and Bill Pierce.
Billie Winkler called the meeting to order. Billie asked that
staff introductions be made.
Joe McKenzie introduced three staff members, Robin Attanasio,
new President of SPLAT and Roberta Ring, outgoing President of
SPLAT. Bill Pierce has been working on the new Library "Home Page"
for the internet. The work is in the beginning stages.
Jim Sullivan, President arrived and replaced Billie Winkler,
Vice-president as meeting moderator.
96-40 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Roger
Struble it was RESOLVED THAT: The minutes are accepted as printed.
Motion passed. p. 517. 11-21-96.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT: Nancy Chandler reported that the
Friends are working on the Bookmark Contest. Dick Bergen is doing
the judging. "Friends Favorites" are presently being submitted.
The "No Ball Ball" fund raiser Dorothy Kennedy is working on is
going well. The Friends are looking for another homebound driver.
The Friends donated $250.00 for Christmas gifts for the staff this
year. The next meeting will be held on December 17, 1996.
DISCUSSION: Joe presented information on carpeting the Campbell
Room during the renovation project for the amount of $3483.00 that
includes moving the stacks. After the Board discussion Jim
Sullivan called for a motion.
96-41 On motion made by Nancy Chandler and seconded by Billie
Winkler it was RESOLVED THAT: The Campbell Room is carpeted subject
to the figure on the change order in the amount of $3483.00.
Motion passed. p. 517, 11-21-96.
The Board discussed the options for coverings on the columns
in the Children's Department.
96-42 On motion made by Billie Winkler and seconded by Jack
Howard RESOLVED THAT: The Board goes with the architect's
recommendation of Solution number one: Plans and specifications
call for columns to be skimmed plaster or sheetrock with vinyl
covered finish to complement the wall finish. Motion passed. p.
517, 11-21-96.
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96-43 On motion made by Roger Struble and seconded by Nancy
Chandler it was RESOLVED THAT: The minutes of the October meeting
are amended on page 515, Resolution 96-39, number one, corrected to
original wording left out to read Replacement cost of bags: $6.00.
Motion passed. p. 518, 11-21-96
The Board discussed all changes up for second reading.
96-44 On motion made by Roger Struble and seconded by Nancy
Chandler it was RESOLVED THAT: All policy changes presented for
seconded reading be accepted. Motion passed, p. 518, 11-21-96.
The Board discussed moving funds from the General Fund to the
Building Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund.
96-45 On motion made by Roger Struble and secondE!d by Jack
Howard it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board votes to transfer the
balance remaining to the Building Fund up to but not exceed the
legal limit of 20%. Motion passed, p. 518, 11-21-96.
FINANCIAL/STATISTICAL REPORT:
report.
The Board reviewed the financial
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
renovation project.
progress this month.
The budget for the Grand Opening will come out of the Fines
and Miscellaneous Account. An amount has not been set. It is
suggested to have two openings. One a Grand Opening of the
Children's Department and a soft opening with an open house at the
library after renovation is complete. Open House ideas and budget
needed for opening will be discussed later.
The Salina Journal will be doing an article on the Electronic
Library and update our building renovation.
There are no new change orders for the
Joe updated the Board on the construction
BOARD COMMENTS: Jim Sullivan recognizes Cindy Smull for winning
second place in the short story division of the 1996 Kansas
Author's Club Writing Contest.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned by Jim Sullivan.
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