HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-16 MinutesFayetteville Public Library
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
January 16, 2006
MINUTES
Prepared by Catherine Rew, Manager of Financial Services
Board Members present: L. Gottsponer, L. Brewer, D. Ferritor, A. de Noble, and E. Jordan. Staff present: L. Schaper,
C. Rew, and H. Bradberry. Others present: V. Chadick. Press present: Adam Wallworth, NWA Times; Sarah Terry,
Morning News.
The January 16, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by L. Gottsponer.
1. A. de Noble moved to accept the minutes of the December meeting. E. Jordan seconded. All voted aye.
2. Library Reports. 1.) Staff celebrated reaching 50% of checkouts on the self -check kiosks in the month of
December 2005. 2.) The recruitment for a children's librarian is ongoing. 3.) The increase in check outs also
translates into more holds, more renewals, more fines, more calls and many more interactions for staff members.
Meeting this growth was possible because of the self -check kiosks.
3. Statistical and Financial Report. 1.) Rew reported that the month of. December was very busy with two major,
multiyear contracts signed and all materials expenditures completed.
4. Foundation. 1.) Bradberry reported that the conversion from Raisers' Edge was almost complete with few
problems. 2.) The auditors will be here beginning January 23r°, both Bradberry and Rew anticipate the audit
going more smoothly. -
5. Friends. 1.) Schaper reported that Georgia Kunze finished her term on the Friends' Board of Directors. There was
no other news to report.
6. Old business: 1.) Library funding initiative: Schaper reported that only one person attended the first public input
session, the next is tomorrow, January 17th at noon. Jordan asked what the Board could do about these sessions
and Schaper suggested they try to attend as many as possible. She said it is imperative that the library have
dedicated funding that doesn't compete with other city services. 2.) TIF: Chadick reported that most briefs have
been filed; all are due by 1/20/06. The judge will make the decision on January 26th whether this will be a trial or
a hearing. Chadick anticipates a hearing.
7. New business: 1.) D. Ferritor moved to accept the revised 2006 budget proposed by Rew, L. Brewer seconded, all
voted aye. 2.) L. Brewer moved to roll forward funds as requested by staff, A. de Noble seconded, all voted aye.
3.) A. de Noble moved to accept the revised meeting room policy, L. Brewer seconded, all voted aye. 4.) E.
Jordan moved to amend the collection development policy as requested by staff, D. Ferritor seconded, all voted
aye. Schaper reported on a change in the meeting room set up charges based on time actually spent doing this in
2005.
8. L. Brewer moved to go into Executive Session at 4:40 p.m. A. de Noble seconded. All voted aye. A personnel
matter was discussed. No action was taken.
9. At 5:10 p.m. A. de Noble moved to go back into regular session. L. Brewer seconded and all voted aye.
10. D. Ferritor moved to adjourn, A. de Noble seconded. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
