10-20-2005 Minutes
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The regular monthly meeting of the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees was
held at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2005, in the Tech Center Meeting Room.
The following Board members were present: David Hawksworth, Janice Ostrom,
Lynne Ryan, James Hall, Shelton Lilak and Betsy Scholten. Others present were Joe
McKenzie, Sandy Wilcox, David Clouston from The Salina Journal ,Connie Stevens
from the Greater Salina Community Foundation and Mike Wilson, observer for the
League of Women Voters.
Betsy Scholten called the meeting to order and asked for any changes or
additions to the September Board minutes. No changes were suggested.
05-50 On a motion made by Lynne Ryan and seconded by Janice Ostrom it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves the
minutes of the September Board meeting. Motion passed. P. 766. 10/20/05
PRESENTATION OF GRANTS: Connie Stevens from the Greater Salina Community
Foundation presented two $1000 grants; one to assist with bringing Sara Paretsky to
Salina for our Novel Kansas Program and one to provide scholarships for enrollees in
CLASS.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT: Joe McKenzie reported that the Friends
Board met on October 18th. They profited about $1,400 from the last book sale. They
are also supporting the Teen Read Week activities and have a book mark contest
scheduled in November.
ORIENT A TION: Facility background and update
Joe McKenzie led a tour of the facility and also handed out written information on the
facility and upkeep.
DISCUSSION: CLASS Update
A CLASS handout has been made to distribute in ongoing classes to let participants
know about classes that still have room. Joe asked the Board to let him know what info
they would like to see in an evaluation of the semester. The CLASS advisory Board will
present information to the Library Board regarding stats, financial reports, class and
instructor evaluations. Janice Ostrom also suggested placing a survey on the web-site
regarding CLASS.
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DISCUSSION: Planning for the future
Joe McKenzie handed out a preliminary time-line on the planning process. We will try
to be finished by September of 2006. Janice Ostrom will represent the Board on the
planning committee.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Joe McKenzie reported on Revenue and Expenditures.
Revenue is a little above projected figures. Light and Heat line item will be close, we
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may go over budget due to projected increases in heating costs. The Prescott Memorial
Fund was discussed. White Oak is still showing slow growth. Joe recommended talking
to a financial advisor. Betsy Scholten recommended having James Hall help with this
process.
STATISTICAL REPORT:
Joe reported that we have added CLASS stats on the top right. Technology Center
continues to be very busy. There is also an increase in internet use in Youth Services.
Youth Services made two outreach visits with many individuals reached.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe McKenzie reported to the Board information about
using email notification on overdue notices. Staff will begin collecting em ail addresses
for patrons in November and December. Patrons will receive a pre-notice three days in
advance of materials due by em ail notification. Then the day they are over due they will
receive another notice, with two days grace period. Patrons can choose to receive notice
by email or U.S. Mail. We cannot do both.
We are planning staff in-service Friday November 11th. The library will be closed.
The Library will be having a student intern working here sometime soon.
We are also working on an in-house calendar project so that staff has one calendar to
look at that will include all activities for the day and where they are located.
Kristi Hansen has been invited to Topeka for the Governor's signing of the
proclamation for Children's Book Week. We will be giving out 300 books to child care
provider's and will also use this book in our Story Time Program.
We will be receiving video conferencing equipment to have in the Tech Center
conference room.
Weare co-sponsoring the Scary Stories event with Salina Arts and Humanities
Commission for Halloween.
We are collecting our fine money for hurricane relief.
BOARD COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned.
05-51 On a motion made by Sheldon Lilak and seconded by David Hawskworth it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourns
the October 20,2005 meeting. Motion passed.P.767, 10/20/05.
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