11-20-1997 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their monthly
meeting Thursday, November 20,1997, at 4:00 p.m., in thE! Prescott
Room.
The following Board members were present: Kristin Seaton, Jack
Howard, Joe Lock, Nancy Chandler, Jim Sullivan, Janet Wilbur, and
Tome Arpke. Others present were Joe McKenzie, Cynthia Smull,
Angela Nichols, and Janie Lamer.
Janet Wilbur asked for changes or corrections in the October
minutes.
97-27 On motion made by Nancy Chandler and seconded by Joe Lock
it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves the October 1997 minutes
as written. Motion passed. p.545, 11-20-97.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Joe McKenzie introduced Angela Nichols a student
from KWU in the President's Scholar program. She is sophomore
majoring in Elementary Education.
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS: Joe introduced Janie Lamer who works in the
Children's Library. Since Berniece Kearns retirement Janie has
more seniority on staff than any other employee. She has been
working at the Library since January 1, 1977.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Joe reported that Al Girtz, Friends
President, gave his personal vision for the future of the Friends
of the Library organization. He would have the Friends Board take
a leadership role. He would like to see the expansion of the
Homebound Program.
The Friends purchased two new public use computers for the
Library. The Friends Board approved the purchase of threE! turkey's
along with $250.00 for gifts for each member of the staff. Linda
Davis is the liaison to the Friends Board from the Library.
FINANCIAL/STATISTICAL REPORT: Overall the library is doing okay.
The Board looked at the statistical comparison presented by Joe.
The Board discussed the recent request for payment from Harbin
and the capital transfer this year.
97-28 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Torn Arpke
it was RESOLVED THAT: A transfer of remaining funds in the General
Fund Account be made into the Capital Improvement Fund account in
an amount not to exceed 10% of the appropriations. Motion Passed.
p 545. 11-20-97.
97-29 On motion made by Jim Sullivan and seconded by Joe Lock
it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board accepts the payment schedule and
will retain $30,000 until the renovation project is completed.
Motion passed. six yes and one no vote by Jack Howard. 11-20-97.
p.545.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Asist Day went well. The staff is still
working on topics discussed on Asist Day. Injury leave was
discussed. creating a "Leave Bank" was discussed.
Norm Miller Auction Service will look at excess things
clogging storage areas.
The Staff Christmas party this year will be December 5, at the
Hickory Tree Restaurant in Smolan, Ks.
We are looking at Phone answering solutions.
system would cost approximately $3600.00.
On December 6, from 12-4 p.m. a Holiday Open Housø will be
held at the Library. There will be tours of the recently remodeled
facility and the Bell Choir will be performing at 2:00 p.m. in the
Prescott Room.
The Board received the job description for the part-time
marketing position that will be filled in 1998.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to corne before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
A voice mail
97-30 On motion made by Torn Arpke and seconded by Jack Howard
it was RESOLVED THAT: the November Board meeting be adjourned.
Motion passed. p. 546, 11-20-97
Roger Struble, Secretary
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