01-22-1998 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their
monthly meeting Thursday, January 22, 1998, at 4:00 p.m., in the
Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present: Nancy Chandler,
Joe Lock, Kristin Seaton, and Janet Wilbur. others present were
Joe McKenzie, Cynthia Smull, Bill pierce, and Carla Welsh.
Janet Wilbur brought the meeting to order. The first order
of business was presentation of the Board minutes from 'the
December 1997, for additions and corrections. Since there were
no additions or corrections suggested Janet approved the minutes
as printed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS: Joe McKenzie introduced Bill Pierce and
Carla Welsh of the Reference Department. They will be qiving
presentations later in the meeting.
DISCUSSION: Joe McKenzie presented information to the Board
about the Tele-com discount application and Art Pitcock's work on
this project.
Carla Welsh explained the changes made in providinq internet
service to library patrons. Some of the changes were that a
patron had to present his library card and have it scanned in to
make sure they were a current patron. Internet service is on a
reservation basis only with a one hour limit. Eliminated patrons
"chatting" on the internet because it locks up the computers.
Bill pierce gave a report on development of the ne\'<1 CD Music
Collection. Categories of music are still under construction.
Joe McKenzie presented information on the proposed
"Storyteller's Stage" at the Smoky River Festival this year. The
Salina Arts and Humanities Commission has asked the Library to
participate by providing half of the funding to build the stage
and set up this project. The total cost is $3500.00. The cost
to the Library would be $1,750.00. The consensus was that this
would be a good idea and funding could be taken from thø Fines
and Misc. Fund. There will be more discussion on this project
next month.
FINANCIAL REPORT: The report reflects the 1997 year end totals.
The amount moved to the Capital Im~rovement Fund was $49,000.
Agler and Gaeddert Chartered, Cert1fied Public Accountants, from
ottawa, Kansas, were low bidders to do the 97-98-99 Audit. The
bid was $2600.00 for 1997, $2600.00 for 1998, and $2700"00 for
1999. This bid was significantly lower than other bids received.
The Library received the final payment request from Harbin.
The payment will not be made until the unfinished items on the
project are completed.
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STATISTICAL REPORT: Over all stats for 1997 are down bE~cause of
the renovation project. However, the stats for the 4th quarter in
1997, are 9% higher than those in the fourth quarter of 1996.
The Friends are interested in increasing the Homebound
Program.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe McKenzie reported that Carla ~velsh is
starting the interview process to replace Marc Boucher who is
leaving on January 27, 1997. Children's is looking for a new
part-time shelver and the Library is receiving applications for a
new part-time Marketing/promotional position (15-19 Hrs per
week).
The voice mail project will be in place in the early spring.
Next month suggestions for CD Music and Prescott Room
policies will be presented to the Board.
BOARD COMMENTS: Janet Wilbur asked about the availability of the
award winning movies in the Video Collection. A patron had
expressed concern to her that she had been unable to find the
titles she wished to checkout. Joe said he would check this out.
The Library does buy these titles when they are available for
purchase.
Joe Lock asked the Board to think about adding an01:her Board'
Member to the Board. This would increase the availability of a
quorum to transact Board business. The Board members present
thought this matter needed consideration. Joe McKenzie was asked
to check rules and regulations regarding the addition of a new
Board member.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Board, the Meeting was adjourned by Janet Wilbur.
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