03-26-1998 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their
monthly meeting Thursday, March 26, 1998, at 4:00 p.m., in the
Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present: Jack Howard, Joe
Lock, Nancy Chandler, Jim Sullivan, and Janet Wilbur. others
present were Amber Hurn, Lisa Bowman, Joe McKenzie and Cynthia
Smull.
Janet Wilbur called the meeting to order. Janet asked for
any changes or corrections to the February 1998, minutes.
98-06 On motion made by Nancy Chandler and seconded by Joe
Lock it was RESOLVED THAT: The minutes of the February 1998,
meeting is accepted as printed. Motion passed 3-26-98, p. 558.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS: Joe introduced Lisa Bowman the Head of
Children's and Amber Hurn the new part-time marketing
coordinator.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Joe McKenzie reported the new Friends
book shelf is set up in the lobby. The Friends newslet.ter
"Friends Favorites" was sent out about two weeks ago.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: The nominating committee submi ttE!d a new
slate of officers for 1998-99 year. Nancy Chandler, PrE!sident;
Jack Howard, Vice-President; Torn Arpke, Treasurer; Joe Lock,
Secretary. The committee asked for other nominations.
98-07 On motion made by Jim Sullivan and seconded by Joe Lock
it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board accepts the slate of officers as
presented by the Nominating Committee for 1998-99 year. Motion
passed, 3-26-98, p. 558.
COLLECTION AGENCY POLICY: Joe McKenzie reported on the progress
of developing a new "Collection Agency Policy." The Committee
met Tuesday afternoon. It was a productive meeting. Some of the
recommendations were to work with the County Attorney, Ellen
Mitchell and to send uncollectible accounts to Special
Collections Attorney, Terry Clark. They also want to look into
the exposure of non-prosecutable accounts.
The Board discussed various options for collection.
Emphasis is recovering materials. Also, look at linkinçr a
child's card to the parents card.
LIBRARIAN'S EVALUATION PROCESS: Nancy Chandler will tabulate the
evaluation forms from the Board and the staff. April 13, 1998,
will be the deadline for returning the evaluations to the Board.
98-08 On motion made by Joe Lock and seconded by Nancy
Chandler it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board accepts the CD Music
Policy on second reading. Motion passed, 3-26-98, p. 558.
09-09 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Jim
Sull i van it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board accepts the Pr€~scott
Meeting Room Policy on second reading. Motion passed, 3-26-98,
p. 558.
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FINANCIAL/STATISTICAL REPORT: Joe presented the financial
report. The Fine and Miscellaneous Fund has grown to $106,000.00
and the Library received a tax distribution from the Saline Co.
Treasurer on March 20, in the amount of $81,000.00.
The stats are strong showing over 10,000 higher than last
year. New cards issued is up and Children's story time has
doubled in attendance. Noting, 993 attended story time in
February 1998. Carla will be keeping stats in non-tradition
areas of the Reference Department from time to time to help
determine future needs in that department.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe reported that Betty Benson in the
Children's Department has received her liver transplant and will
be off work for several weeks.
A new part-time custodian, Nancy Whetstone, has been hired
to replace Bud Wyss who left because of health problems.
Additional hours have been authorized for the part-time rover in
the Reference Department. An additional 250 hours will be added
to the 400 hours allotted for help in the Children's Department
in the Summer due to increase in patron use.
Ritter Tile will be here the last week of April
the padding on the lower part of the grand staircase
further damage to the wooden treads. The Voice Mail
been installed and is operational.
The Library will be hosting the annual volunteer lunch in
the Prescott Room on April 21. On April 7, the Poetry Series
starts Gutierrez's Restaurant. There will be a charge this year
of $2.50 to attend.
Joe visited with the Board about his participation on a
committee that is forming to look at the budget problems of the
Saline County Jail. Joe has been participating on the Program
Committee for the Saline County Jail since the new jail was
built. The Board thought it was appropriate if Joe wanted to
serve as part of this committee.
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BOARD COMMENTS: Joe Lock asked about what kind of traffic the
Library Booth had at the AMBUCS Sport Show.
It was reported by staff that traffic was heavier than in
previous years.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to corne bE!fore the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
98-10 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Nancy
Chandler and Joe Lock, it was RESOLVED THAT: The March 26, 1998,
meeting be adjourned. Motion passed, 3-26-98, pg. 559.
Roger Struble, Secretary
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