08-04-1999 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting
Wednesday, August 4, 1999, at 4:03 p.m. in the Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present: Monte Shadwick, Jack Howard,
Joe Lock, Nancy Chandler, Janice Ostrom, Lynne Ryan, and Tom Arpke. Others
present were Joe McKenzie, Cynthia Smull, and Nancy Jo Leachman.
Joe Lock called the meeting to order. Joe asked for any corrections on the
July Board minutes.
99-22 On motion made by Monte Shadwick and seconded by Jack Howard it was
RESOLVED THAT: The July Board minutes be accepted as written. Motion
passed. P. 611, 8-4-99.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS: Joe McKenzie introduced Nancy Jo Leachman, Head
of Reference to the Board.
Nancy Jo summarized the re-organization of the Reference Department in
June. Judy Lilly now works some hours on the reference desk and did Kansas
Room training for the entire reference staff. The reference department continues to
offer Internet classes. Nancy Jo attended a one-week workshop in Wisconsin.
Joe commented that having Judy Lilly at the reference desk regular hours
has made a big difference.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: 2000 Budget - Joe gave the Board information on the 2000
Budget noting that no changes have been made since the prior month.
There are several projects we are working on at present. The furniture and
facility project is looking at samples and furniture styles. Design Central is helping
with that. Other projects are the required Boiler update, update the tile in the
upstairs old bathrooms.
99-23 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Monte Shadwick it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves the 2000 Budget as printed. Motion
passed. P. 611,8-4-99.
The Board discussed the second reading of removing the Director from the
Salary Classification scale.
99-24 On motion made by Monte Shadwick and seconded by Jack Howard it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves on second reading that the salary of the
Library Director will be set annually by the Library Board at the time that other
staff salary changes are approved and will be effective January 1, of the following
budget year. Motion passed. P 611.8-4-99
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FINANCIAL REPORT: Not available at this time.
STATISTICAL REPORT: The over all circulation was up in children's by 1,000 in
1999 over 1998.
LmRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe McKenzie summarized library happenings. KPL
didn't do the projected work on August 1. We will be closed again on August 8 so
they can finish their work.
The Library will be closed on September 5 and 6th; November 11th which is
staff in-service day. The topic will be dealing with attitudes.
The automation search committee will meet on August 10, 1999. Nkholas
Berezovsky will lead that meeting.
I will meet sometime this month with the architect about the roof.
The library will be busy this fall with the Adult reading program. There is a
committee working on a grant to bring in an author. There will also be a review of
the library's insurance and in October we will look at policy changes. Ther'e will be
billboards advertising the library going up in September and October. The:y will be
located in Sunset Plaza and at Crawford and Ohio.
BOARD COMMENTS: None
99-25 On motion made by Tom Arpke and seconded by Monte Shadwick it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board adjourns because there is no further business.
Motion passed. P 612. 8-4-99
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J ice Ostrom, Secretary
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