HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-16 MinutesFayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting 9/16/02
Prepared by Catherine Rew, Manager of Financial Services
Board members present L Gottsponer, S. Singleton, L. Brewer,'B. Schaffer, M. Thomas,
M. Roberts and A. deNoble. Staff present: L. Schaper, and C. Rew. Others present: B.
Kohler. Press present' Matt Wagner and Anthony Childers.
• The meeting was called toorder at 4:00 p.m. by L. Gottsponer. S. Singleton moved
to approve the minutes of the 8/19/02 regular meeting, L. Brewer seconded, all voted
aye.
• Library Reports: L. Schaper reported on results of the City and FPL employee
survey. She also reported that we are continuing to work with the Hay group to
complete the library salary survey. S. Singleton inquired if benefit information was
included. Schaper said no, as that would have exceeded our budget, but that the
City is conducting a benefits survey. Upward evaluations of managers are also in
progress. Schaper also reported on her tour of the Boulder and Denver public
libraries. Although problems are being worked out, Schaper recommended that a
performance bond be required of Techlogic and at this time we only work on the
conveyer portion of the smart library system, leaving the RFID related items until
closer to opening due to continued technology improvements taking place. M.
Roberts asked what would be purchased if we received the grant for technology
serving disabled library users. Schaper replied that we would mirror the type of
technology, e.g. keyboard, mice, audio capabilities, available at the University of
Arkansas as suggested by the task force on special needs we assembled last year.
C. Rew reported that the elevator repair had begun and should be complete in a
month to 6 weeks.
• Old business: Building project - B. Kohler reported that the excavation stage was
ending and the positive impact of the accessibility of the contractors involved to
answer questions and concems of the neighbors. He also reported that Crossland
Construction had hosted University of Arkansas classes from various colleges on the
site.
• New Business: Volunteer Appreciation Party- Schaper informed the Board
that the date and place, but not time had been set for the annual Volunteer
Appreciation Party. The event will be held at the Ozark Smokehouse �n
October 18, the time will be decided later..
• Adjournment: M. Roberts moved to adjourn, M. Thomas seconded, all voted
aye. The meeting adjourned at 5:05.
