Minutes - May 17,2022Minutes of the Library Board Meeting
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The meeting of the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees was held at 7:00 a.m. on May 17, 2022, in
the Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present: David Greiser, Brendan Burke, Judy Nold, Susan Kelly,
Lisa Mahler, Gerry Cox, Dr. Trent Davis, and Helen Gregg. Others present were Melanie
Hedgespeth, Amy Adams, Katie Pearson, Stefanie Knopp, Emilio Rivas, Dustin Cumberland and
Sandy Wilcox.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a.Action Items
i.Minutes of the April 19, 2022 library board meeting
ii.Minutes of the May 3, 2022 library board meeting
b.Informational Items
i.Financial Reports
ii.Statistical Reports
22-20 On a motion made by Gerry Cox and seconded by Dr. Trent Davis , it was RESOLVED THAT:
The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves the consent agenda. Motion passed
unanimously. Pg 1271. 05/17/2022.
DISCUSSION/ACTION
DIRECTORS REPORT :
For April, total circulation is very close to the same level that we had in 2019 pre Covid. The
Summer kick off party is this Friday, May 20th. We will begin offering summer lunches again this
year in conjunction with the St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church. Amy and Melanie attended the
State budget workshop last Thursday. Our August meeting will be held on August 9th. Youth fine
forgiveness was completed and we forgave about $17,000 worth of fines and fees. We have four
people who have joined the adopt a shelf program.
CKLS:
Melanie presented the Board with information on the CKLS MOU for 2023. CKLS would like a
decision as to whether we will be accepting the MOU for 2023.
Security:
We have added some new cameras on the West side of the building and some trees are blocking
the view. Security is requesting to remove three trees so they have a better view. They answered
questions from the Board about possible other options.
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22-21 On a motion made by Helen Gregg and seconded by Dr. Trent Davis , it was RESOLVED
THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves checking with the City Arborist to
see if the trees could be moved and used elsewhere. If not, then proceed with removing them.
Motion passed unanimously. Pg 1272. 05/17/2022.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS:
●Dustin Cumberland spoke to the Board about installing a shed on the West side of the
building or in the McKenzie Center parking lot to store lawn equipment. Dustin and Emilio
answered questions from the Board. The Board recommended getting a shed larger than
12X10 and they like the idea of placing it in the McKenzie Center parking lot.
●Purchase of a UTV and snow plow to help with snow removal and other possible projects.
●Repair the loading dock stairs. They are beginning to crumble. We are estimating around
$1500 for the stair repair.
●Purchase mobile shelving to begin replacing some of our older shelves. We would start by
replacing the new book and hold shelving units.
●Purchase new tables and chairs for the McKenzie Center. The tables would be on wheels and
this would also eliminate any fabric chairs
●Purchase of three scanning wands, and replace some other furniture for the building.
22-22 On a motion made by Lisa Mahler and seconded by Gerry Cox , it was RESOLVED THAT: The
Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves the above mentioned capital improvement
projects up to an amount of $125,000. Discussion was held on the amount to approve. Motion
passed unanimously. Pg 1272. 05/17/2022.
2022 Budget:
Our Employee Benefit fund expenses have decreased. Melanie would like to propose the Library
pay the employee share of health insurance premiums for staff the second half of the year.
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22-23 On a motion made by Helen Gregg and seconded by Lisa Mahler , it was RESOLVED THAT:
The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves the library to pay the employee’s share
of health insurance premiums for the second half of 2022. Motion passed unanimously. Pg 1270.
05/03/2022.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
NEW BUSINESS & BOARD COMMENTS:
Dr. Trent Davis mentioned the Chambers new branding effort for the City and he wanted to be sure
that the Library is aware and included in this effort.
Amy has written a standard answer for staff to use if we get phone calls about materials in the
library.
The Board Meeting adjourned at 7:52 a.m.
David Greiser Sandra Wilcox
Secretary Recorder