11-17-2005 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, November 17, 2005, in the Tech Center Meeting Room.
The following Board members were present: Lynne Ryan, Harris Rayl, James
Hall, Betsy Scholten, David Hawksworth, Debbie Divine, Janice Ostrom and Sheldon
Lilak. Others present were Joe McKenzie, Sandy Wilcox and David Clouston from The
Salina Journal.
Betsy Scholten called the meeting to order and asked for any changes or
additions to the October Board minutes. No changes were suggested.
05-52 On a motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by Harris Rayl it was
RESOL VED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves the
minutes of the October Board meeting. Motion passed. P. 768. 11/17/05
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT:
The Friends board met this week. Discussion was held on the Friends Favorites
newsletter. They are still sorting books on Tuesday afternoons.
DISCUSSION: CLASS Update
The Board went over a handout with stats and new classes planned for the Spring
semester. Lori has been very busy managing the Fall Semester and trying to get the
Spring semester lined up. Participation is strong. Evaluations received have been very
positive. We will try to have the catalog printed and distributed by Jan 3rd and hold an
open house on Jan 8th. The spring schedule is still tentative. Quite a few cooking classes
are scheduled; they seem to be very popular. Reference Resources has expanded the
classes they will be offering. We have seen an increase in the number of people
attending reference and computer classes due to the CLASS catalog. Computer classes
offered for a fee will be new in the catalog. These classes will be taught by people other
than Library Staff. Enrollment in CLASS has close to doubled since the Library has
taken on this program. Joe will present an updated financial report and evaluation
document at the December meeting. Joe may ask the Board for their evaluation of the
program also. Discussion was held on finances and other duties Lori Brack has been
assigned. Lori has applied for a grant from UFM of Manhattan.
DISCUSSION: Planning for the future
The Planning Committee met this month. Chris Rippel is setting up some blogs, one for
the public and one for the staff, to keep them informed on the planning process.
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ACTION ITEM: Fines for Hurricane Relief
Joe McKenzie reported that the Library has collected $3,994.91 in fines for Hurricane
Relief. Joe recommended that we send our donation to the American Library
Association Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund.
05-53 On a motion made by Janice Ostrom and seconded by David Hawksworth it
was RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves
sending a donation of $4,000.00 to the American Library Association Hurricane
Katrina Disaster Relief Fund. Motion passed. P. 769.11/17/05
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Joe McKenzie went over the new financial report from Quick Books with the Board.
Discussion was held on switching the general fund to Quick Books. Appropriations and
interest line items are over budget for the year. Water, light and heat line items will
probably be over budget for the year. Materials for Youth Services will probably be
under budget. Next month the transfer for Capital Improvement funds will be on the
agenda.
James Hall reported on his research of a new fund. This fund will replace the White
Oak Fund.
James recommends the Fidelity ContraFund, this fund has been steadily growing. It is a
no load fund. Discussion was held by the Board.
05-54 On a motion made by James Hall and seconded by Debbie Divine it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approve to
move the White Oak Fund monies into the Fidelity ContraFund. Motion passed. P. 769.
11/17/05
STATISTICAL REPORT:
Joe McKenzie reported that the Stats for October this year look a lot like October of last
year. Computer use is up. Web Cat renewals do not show on the Circulation
Department stats, but are a part of the monthly circulation total.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
We are still working on the em ail notification project. The Library is a premier sponsor
for the River Festival with the story telling stage. We contribute $3,500 to the Story
Telling program.
Saturday we will have the traveling museum here at the Library. The Christmas parade
will start out of our parking lot on Saturday also. The Library is paying for Flu Shots
for employees. The coffee shop will be looking at changing their hours of operation,
possibly opening later and closing earlier.
ORIENT A TION: Technology report - Melanie Schreiber
No report due to illness
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BOARD COMMENTS: None
Betsy Scholten requested the Board go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel
issue.
05-55 On a motion made by Debbie Divine and Seconded by Lynne Ryan it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourns
into executive session for 10 minutes at 7:55 a.m. Motion passed. P 770.11/17/05
05-56 On a motion made by Janice Ostrom and Seconded by David Hawksworth
it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library
Adjourn out of executive session at 8:05 a.m. Motion passed. P. 770. 11/17/05
05- 57 On a motion made by Debbie Divine and seconded by Sheldon Lilak it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourns
the November 17, 2005 meeting. Motion passed. P. 770, 11/17/05.
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned.
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