05-18-2006 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, May 18,2006, in the Tech Center Meeting Room.
The following Board members were present: Sandie Johnson, James Hall, David
Hawksworth, Lynne Ryan, Jo Reed and Sheldon Lilak. Others present were Joe
McKenzie, Kristi Hanson, Mike Wilson, observer for the League of Women Voters and
David Clouston from The Salina Journal.
Lynne Ryan called the meeting to order. Board members introduced themselves.
Lynne asked for any changes or additions to the April Board minutes. No changes were
suggested.
06-14 On a motion made by James Hall and seconded by David Hawskworth it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library
approves the minutes ofthe April, 2006 Board meeting. Motion passed. P.784.
05/18/2006
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT:
Joe McKenzie missed the friends meeting on Tuesday. Lori Brack attended. They
elected new officers. They will be purchasing new bookshelves for the sorting area
downstairs.
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ORIENTATION: Summer Reading Program
Kristi Hansen handed out brochures about the Summer Reading Program. The
program was translated into Spanish this year also. They are trying something new this
year and going to the schools and visiting with the children in the school libraries letting
them know about the program. They also went to the middle and high schools to
promote the Teen Summer Reading program. 200 youths at Lakewood Middle School,
250 at South Middle, 85 at Central High and 25 at South High signed up for the Summer
Reading Program. The Friends support the Teen summer reading program with prizes
and shirts. The program will run June 1st thru July 28th. The theme this year is paws,
claws, scales and tales. The end of summer party will be held on July 27th and 28th.
Between 700 and 900 people usually attend this event. Kristi explained the program and
answered questions from the Board. The transportation issue on getting children to the
library for the program was discussed. The Youth Services department is trying to do
more outreach to daycares and schools to involve children that can't get to the library.
DISCUSSION: Board meeting day and time
Lynne Ryan asked for input on times for Board meetings. Discussion followed. A
decision was made to table the discussion and bring the issue back to the June meeting.
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DISCUSSION: Safety
Joe McKenzie reported on a survey taken of the library staff about how safe they feel at
the library. 15 employees reported that they feel safe, 12 occasionally feel
uncomfortable, 4 feel unsafe on a regular basis. Staff will be discussing this issue on
May 23rd.
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DISCUSSION: Planning
Planning Committee is waiting on. bids back from consultants regarding cost and
content of a public survey. Janice Ostrom is on the committee and was representing the
Board. Since she has gone off the Board Lynne asked if anyone from the Board would
like to be on the Planning Committee, Sandie Johnson said she would be interested.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Joe McKenzie went over the financial report with the Board. Discussion followed. Joe
also reviewed a handout on a budget timetable.
ST A TISTICAL REPORT:
Review of the monthly report. Sandie Johnson asked a question about why youth
services materials numbers have been going down. Kristi and Joe have discussed this
issue and why that number has gone down. They haven't really come up with a
definitive answer. Sometimes these things go in cycles. Summer is a much busier time
for Youth Services. Discussion followed on other items.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Joe reported on his evaluation meeting with Lynne and Betsy. Discussed putting the
Library policy and employee policy manual into a binder for Board members. The
Board thought that would be a good idea.
The summer CLASS catalog was delivered from the printer yesterday. This catalog wiII
be mailed to individuals that have attended classes previously. Joe discussed the flyer
he handed out on lifelong learning.
Department heads have discussed merit pay.
Cox Business Services is now the provider for our phone lines. This has also provided
the Library with increased bandwidth for internet users for about the same cost as we
were paying for phone service through SBC.
Pestinger's installed a new air conditioning unit for the tech center training lab. We are
also working on a project to install a dumpster area and fencing on the West side of the
building. Still looking for some type of screen to block out sun in the coffee bar area.
We will be using new scheduling software for meeting rooms and equipment. Tech is
also working on email notices for overdue books.
BOARD COMMENTS: None
06-15 On a motion made by David Hawskworth and seconded by Sandie Johnson it
was RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourns
the April 19,2006 meeting. Motion passed. P. 785, 05/18/06
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was a journed.
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