04-27-2000 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting
Thursday April 27, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. in the Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present: Alan Jilka, Jack Howard, Joe
Lock, Nancy Chandler, Lynne Ryan, Betsy Scholten, and Tom Arpke.
Joe Lock called the meeting to order. He asked for any changes to the March 23,
2000 minutes. There were none.
00-18 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Tom Arpke it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board moves that the minutes are accepted as printed.
Motion Passed. P. 634. 4/27/00.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Joe McKenzie introduced students from Kansas 'Vesleyan and
Bethany Colleges who came to the meeting to observe.
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT: The Friends met last week. They are
working on finding new officers. The Art Print Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April
29th in the Prescott Room. The Friends Favorite will be out in May. James Talley is
editing the newsletter for the Friends.
DISCUSSION: Parking: Joe reported on the progress of the new 14 space staff parking
lot. The architect thinks the trees can be saved. Bob Smith Salvage is charging
$3700.00 to tear the house down. The entrance will be on 8th Street and the exit will be
on Elm Street. Jones-Gillam will have the finished design to the City soon so we can get
the final go ahead. Bids will go out next week. The project should be finished in six or
seven weeks.
Automation Update: SIRSI was here last week for three days doing the profiling for the
new system. The new system will give patrons more functionality and be Ilnternet
accessible. We are on target for the August training sessions.
ACTION ITEMS: Policy changes on Second Reading: The Board discussed the
changes. There were no suggestions to change any of the proposed policy changes.
00-19 On motion made by Nancy Chandler and seconded by Jack Howard it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves Video Circulation Policy, Limit changes, and
Fines change as proposed on second reading. Motion Passed. P. 634 4/27/00.
ACTION ITEM: Library Logo Design: The Board looked at the colored logo with the
proposed font change. Jack Howard asked what was the reason to chang(~ the logo.
Joe McKenzie presented information about the aging and yellowing of the large library
sign and that people in general have expressed that they are tired of the stick figures
that look a like bathroom signs, and that the sign depicts a nuclear family, which is not
a true representation of families now. The new logo would be integrated slowly.
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00-20 On motion made by Betsy Scholten and seconded by Lynne Ryan it was
RESOL VED THAT: The Board adopts the "Sun/Book" (Yellow & Black) Logo with
the font change as the Library's new logo. Motion passed. P 635.4/27/00.
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FINANCIAL/STATISTICAL REPORT: Reports ending March 31, 2000, reflect the
first quarter spending. Automation has already spent 65.9% of their annual budget. A
preview sheet of cash-on-hand was handed out for Board member to review. The T-
Bills will mature this spring.
Joe Lock commented that it was great that the actual cost of the roof project was
several thousand dollars under the accepted bid.
Stats are slightly ahead of last year. We had several spring break programs, as
well as an excellent speaker on March 28. The Children's Internet computer use has
tripled since last year.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe let the Board know that applicants for the "'Resources
Trainer" position have been interviewed. The Trainer would work 40 hours a week,
including some evenings and weekend work.
In July, Joe will be going to Chicago for the American Library Association
annual meeting.
We are working on a job description for the Head of the Children's Department.
We are moving forward with a "Born to Read" program. On-going follow-up is
important to the effectiveness of this program.
The Captain's Table catered the Volunteer Luncheon held on Wednesday, April
26th. It was a great success.
Weare looking at a policy proposal that will outline guidelines to allow tele-a-
commuting for certain library positions.
The CKLS Spring Assembly will be held here in Salina this year on May 17.
BOARD COMMENTS: Joe Lock welcomed Mayor Alan Jilka to the Board. In
addition, he wishes to thank the students who attended the Board meeting today. Joe
thanked the Board for being able to serve as President this last year.
Betsy Scholten asked what was the reason the Library didn't receive the
Horizon's Grant. Joe said that the evaluators thought the software we wanted to use
was a lot more sophisticated than we needed for the proposal.
Lynne Ryan gave a summary of her attendance of the Tri-Conference in
Wichita. She enjoyed the experience. She gave the Board copies of handouts she
received during the conference.
Nancy Chandler inquired if Joe had heard anymore about an incident that
occurred in the library. Joe said he had not heard anything further about it.
00-21 On a motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Tom Arpke it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board adjourns April 27, 2000 meeting because there is no
further business. Motion carried. P. 635. 4/27/00.
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