06-25-1998 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their
monthly meeting Thursday, June 25, 1998, at 4:00 p.m., in the
Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present: Jack Howard,
Katherine Allison, Jim Sullivan, Betsy Scholten and Tom Arpke.
Others present were Joe McKenzie, Lori Berezovsky, and Cynthia
Smull.
Jack Howard called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Jack
asked for changes or corrections to the May 1998 minutes. No
suggestions for changes was made. Jack approved the minutes as
printed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS: Joe McKenzie introduced Lori Bere2:ovsky,
Reference Librarian and Homebound coordinator.
DISCUSSION: Joe presented a budget preview to the Board. The
Board discussed the proposed budget. The budget for 1999
reflects a across the board salary increase of 2%. There were no
suggested changes.
ACTION ITEMS: The Board discussed the investment of thE! Prescott
Memorial Fund.
The Board discussed changing workman's compensation payments
from the General Fund to the Employee Benefit Fund.
98-15 On motion made by Jim Sullivan and seconded by Tom
Arpke it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board of the Salina Public
Library move the Workman's compensation expense from thE~ General
Fund to the Employee Benefit Fund. Motion Passed. 6-25-98, p 564.
The Board talked about the funds that Tom Arpke researched
for investing the Prescott Memorial Fund. Recommendations are:
Torray Growth Fund, White Oak Growth Fund, and vanguard Windsor
II Fund. All funds are five star and no load funds.
98-16 On Motion made by Betsy Scholten and seconded by Jim
Sullivan it was RESOLVED THAT: The Prescott Memorial Fund be
invested in the following funds: Torray Growth Fund, White Oak
Growth Fund, and vanguard Windsor II Fund in amounts recommended
by the Board Treasurer. Motion passed. 6-25-98, p. 564"
The Board discussed the Homebound Service Policy.
Liability insurance coverage for the volunteer drivers ~Jas also
discussed by the Board.
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98-17 On motion made by Tom Arpke and seconded by Betsy
Scholten it was RESOLVED THAT: The Homebound Service policy be
accepted on first reading. Motion passed. 6-25-98, p. 565.
HOME BOUND SERVICE POLICY
Clients: The Library provides volunteer delivery of books and
library materials to residents of Salina who are physically
unable to visit the library due to a personal limitation, such as
advanced age, illness or physical disability. There is no age
requirement. The homebound status can be temporary or permanent.
A completed application and medical verification of the Homebound
condition is required. Service is dependent on volunteers, so
service will start when there are enough volunteers. The Library
reserves the right to discontinue deliveries, if we learn that
the client's status has changed and they are no longer homebound.
Volunteers: All Volunteer drivers and selectors in the Homebound
Delivery program must complete an application-form, including
references. A valid driver's license is required for drivers.
Driver/delivery volunteers must be able to lift a full bag of
library materials (around 10 lbs.) or make an accommodation to
lift.
FINANCIAL/STATISTICAL REPORT: The Library is in good financial
shape for this time of the year. The stats are up with the
Children's department continuing to be busy.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe presented information about changing who
may be financially responsible when a borrower's card is issued
for a child. The Board discussed the options surrounding the
issue. The consensus of the Board was to have flexibility. Joe
will visit with Lisa about the how to proceed.
Joe is getting some more bids on the curb cuts. The library
is still looking at intercom systems. Next week Joe will be gone
to the American Library Association Meeting in Washington D. C.
98-18 On motion made by Jim Sullivan and seconded by Tom
Arpke it was RESOLVED THAT: the Board adjourn. Motion passed. 6-
25-98, p. 565.
Joe Lock, Secretary
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