07-17-1997 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their monthly
meeting Thursday, July 17,1997, at 4:00 p.m. in the Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present: Jack Howard, Joe
Lock, Nancy Chandler, Jim Sullivan, Janet Wilbur, and Kristin
Seaton. Others present were: Joe McKenzie and Roberta Ring.
The minutes of the June meeting were approved without changes.
DISCUSSION: 1998 Budget: Joe presented the 1998 budget figures to
the Board. The Board discussed the budget.
97-19 On a motion made by Jack Howard and secondled by Jim
Sullivan it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board publishes the 1998
Budget in the Salina Journal as presented. Motion passed.
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Renovation Project: There is still lots to be done with this
project. The contractor will be starting to apply lacquer to the
millwork. This will be done on the east side first. When they
spray the paneling in quiet study rooms behind the reference desk
the adult department may be closed part of they day. Moving of the
collection will start.
A decision has not been made on what to do about the
tarnishing of the brass railing in the Grand stairwell. Glass
Services has been trying several ways to prevent the glass on the
rail from sliding. The latest has been to apply crazy glue.
Simplex has given an estimate to put a cover with alarm over
fire alarm in Children's Department. The cost would be $200. This
has been put on hold for now.
Jack Gillam is getting estimates to put up a railing around
the walkway on the south side.
The north entrance to the library will not be open until the
end of August.
CHANGE ORDER:
The Board discussed change order number E~leven.
97-20 On a motion made by Joe Lock and seconded by Nancy
Chandler it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves change order
number eleven (11). It adds $330 to pay for a water drainage pan
above the ceiling the Kansas Room. Motion passed. 7-17-97.
p. 536.
ACTION:
The Internet Policy was discussed by the Board.
97-21 On a motion made by Kristin Seaton and seconded by Jack
Howard it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board accepts on second reading
the Internet Policy. Motion passed. 7-17-97. p. 536.
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FINANCIAL REPORT/STATISTICAL REPORT: Health Insurance is over
budget. The Library received a check from the Friends for $24,500
to help pay for furniture in the Children's Department. It will be
deposited in Capital Improvement Fund. The money from the Capital
Improvement Fund and LCA Grant will be used to pay for the
furniture.
The Children's Department averaged checking out 1,000 books a
day in June. The number of borrowers in Children's up from 8 to 9%
and circulation 10 to 12% for June.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe presented the Holiday Schedule and
Recommendations for 1997-98 to the Board. Joe proposed the Library
be closed on November 11, Veteran's Day, for Staff in-service ASIST
Day. Frank Roth from Kansas Wesleyan will give a presentation on
Best Practices - Customer Service Training. The Board was okay
with this.
1996 Audit has been completed by Kennedy and Coe. Everything
was okay. Joe will be getting a copy for each Board member.
storyteller's Throne dedication is tonight.
Trustee from Johnson County Public Library was here
with Joe. They are wanting to set up a Public Library
section in the Kansas Library Association. At this time
working on getting an initial core group together.
BOARD COMMENTS: The Board set the August Board meeting and Public
Hearing for August 14, at 4:00 p.m.
Janet Wilbur took the pictures of the Children's Department Grand
opening to show Mary Jarvis. She was very appreciative of getting
to see the pictures.
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Board, ~ was ad!OUrned by Jack Howard, vice President.
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