05-27-1999 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their monthly me~~ting
Thursday May 27, 1999, at 4:00 p.m. in the Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present: Nancy Chandler, Jack Howard,
Joe Lock, Janice Ostrom, Lynne Ryan, and Betsy Scholten. Others present were
Jeremy Claeys from KSAL, Joe McKenzie and Cynthia Smull.
President of the Board, Joe Lock asked for any changes in the April minutes.
99-09 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Nancy Chandler it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board accepts the minutes as printed. Motion passed. 5-
27-99. P. 602.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LffiRARY REPORT: The Friends will meet on June 7,1999 to
install new officers. Fred Tujague is the new President of the Friends. Fred met
with Linda Grieve. He wants to get involved in fund raising for the Friends.
The Friends voted to fund the purchase of new updated dial-a-story
equipment and tapes with $3,000.00.
The Booksale held on the 15th of May was a big success.
DISCUSSION: Children's Summer Reading Program: Lisa Bowman is
interviewing and selecting volunteer teens from among 60 applicants to help with
the Summer Reading Program.
Mary Weiland presented information on how the Summer Reading Program
works and what the programs/contests are. ~'Treasure your Library" is thils year's
theme.
2000 Budget Direction: Joe McKenzie presented information on the 2000 Budget.
Joe gave the Board a handout explaining the budget direction. The City expects a
2 % increase in health and dental insurance.
ACTION ITEMS: A resolution to stop rotating the General Fund between banks
was presented for discussion. This rescinds resolution 89-49 made on October 26,
1989. The Board discussed the resolution.
99-10 On motion made by Janice Ostrom and seconded by Nancy Chandler it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of the Salina Public Library elects to no longer
rotate the General Fund Account between banks.
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FINANCIAL/STATISTICAL REPORT: The temporary note payment of $104,300
is due to the City on June 1, 1999. We have bought new computers to repl:¡¡ce the
oldest ones we have in the Library. This is an on going project. The bulk Il)f
supplies for the library are purchased in the first quarter of each year.
The stats continue with about the same pattern as in 1998. New car'ds issued
in the adult library are up over 1998. Storyline will take a jump with the IÞrOmotion
of the new story equipment.
The Prescott Room continues to be very busy.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Senate Bill 42 - The State Library asked for thl~
Attorney General's opinion. The bill deleted the ceiling on mil levies for libraries.
Dr. Laura, a radio talk show personality, had been making negativ~~
comments about the American Library Association. The Board discussed the
comments.
Joe McKenzie was elected Vice-Chair elect for the Public Library Section for
the MPLA.
Amber is working on designs to change the library logo. We have a
committee working on the new web site. Patrons will be able to reserve and see the
status of their accounts with the new computer system.
BOARD COMMENTS: None - Nancy Chandler received a plaque for her service as
the President of the Board for 98-99.
99-11 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Nancy Chandler and
Betsy Scholten it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board go into executive session for
15 minutes to discuss a personnel matter.
ADJOUNRMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, Joe
Lock, President, adjourned the meeting.
Janice Ostrom
Secretary
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