05-25-2000 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their monthly mt~eting
Thursday May 25, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. in the Prescott Room.
The following Board Members were present: Alan Jilka, Jack Howard,
Nancy Chandler, Janice Ostrom, Lynne Ryan, Betsy Scholten, and Tom Arpke.
Others attending the meeting were Cheryl Wing, Kristi Hansen, Joe McKc::nzie and
Cynthia Smull.
Tom Arpke called the meeting to order. Tom asked for any changes to the
April 27, 2000 minutes. None were suggested.
00-22 On a motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Lynne Ryan it was
RESOLVED THAT: The minutes of the April 27, 2000 meeting stand appJroved as
printed. Motion Passed. P. 636. 5/25/00.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ST AFF INTRODUCTIONS: Joe McKenzie introduced Cheryl Wing the Library's
new Computer Specialist/Trainer and Kristi Hansen acting Head of Children's.
Kristi gave a short summary of the Children's Summer Reading Program.
The Children's staff visited 17 grade schools this year. The program this y,ear is
"Edge of Adventure". The flyer received by the Board lists all the reading
programs activities. Story time will be a little longer providing a craft for the
children to do at the end of the program. The Summer Reading Program Jparty will
be held on Friday, July 28thin the Commons area just south of the library. There
are fifty-four teen volunteers this year. Janie Lamer is doing a great job as the
official prize coordinator.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: The Friends met on May 16th with new officers.
The Friends have $18,000.00 in the bank right now. The Friends Favorite
Newsletter is still awaiting completion.
DISCUSSION: Children's Summer Reading Program: See Staff Introdudion.
DISCUSSION: Parking: The bid sheet shows that Bryant & Bryant Construction
has low bid at $24,632.50, which includes a 100' fence. The Board discuss«~d the
various bids.
00-23 On motion made by Betsy Scholten and seconded by Nancy Chandler it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves the Bryant & Bryant Construction, Inc.
bid to do the parking lot in the amount of $24,632.50. Motion Passed. Jack
Howard Abstained. P. 636. 5/25/00.
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ACTION ITEM: The Board discussed the Code of Conduct policy change. They
talked about cell phones falling under boisterous activity.
00-24 On a motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Nancy Chandler it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves amendments on the Code of Conduct on
first reading. Motion passed. P. 637. 5/25/00.
The new Code of Conduct shall read:
Code of Conduct
So that all patrons may enjoy full use of library facilities, library users are
requested to observe a reasonable level of quiet and to use library facilities for the
purposes for which they are intended: reading, study, research, material selection,
programs, etc. The following behaviors are not allowed: boisterous activity or
running; harassment; eating, drinking, sleeping, tobacco use inside the library or
within 100 feet of public entrances; any activity or conduct which violates the rights
of staff or patrons.
Staff members will call violations to the attention of the patrons, and will give
them a warning that if the behavior or violation continues or occurs again, they may
be asked to leave the library for the day. If the staff member asks the patron to
leave because of a violation of the code of conduct and the patron refuses, the staff
member should call the police.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Joe McKenzie, Library Director will present financial
information on the 2001 Budget at the next Board meeting.
The April expenses were about $165,000, which included the Roof Payment.
The Prescott Memorial Fund is doing well.
June will be a busy month for the Library making for high checkout stats.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: We still don't have the final colors for the logo. The
Board looked at several drafts of the Library's new web page.
Betsy Scholten asked about putting award-winning books on the web page.
Automation project: When we spoke with Gaylord they were on time to send our
data to SIRSI. Joe talked about SIRSl's system and some of its features.
It's been a busy time for Nicholas Berezovsky and Nancy Reese.
We are re-advertising the Head of Children's position in June. Charlee
Smith, Reference Librarian has given her notice. She is moving to Johnson County.
Her last day will be May 31st. We will be advertising and doing a search of Library
Schools to fill this position, which will take a minimum of two months.
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Water continues to slowly leak from the roof. The Architect thinks it's old
water. The roofers have been responsive to our problem.
The $1000.00 donation the Library received from Alltel will be used to
provide an all day program by Bill Cordes for our teen volunteers.
BOARD COMMENTS: None
00-25 On a motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Janice Ostrom it was
RESOVED THAT: Since there is no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting is adjourned. Motion passed. P. 638. 5/25/00.
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