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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-20 MinutesFayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting March 20, 2006 MINUTES Prepared by Catherine Rew, Manager of Financial Services Board Members present: L. Gottsponer, L. Brewer, M. Roberts and B. Schaffer. Staff present: L. Schaper, C. Rew, L. Greenwood, and Jenine Lillian. Press present: Adam Wallworth, NWA Times; Sarah Terry, Morning News. The March 20, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. by L. Gottsponer. 1. L. Gottsponer asked if all approved the minutes of the regular Feb. 20, 2006 meeting, All voted aye. 2. L. Gottsponer asked if all approved the minutes of the special Feb. 24, 2006 meeting, All voted aye. 3. Library Reports. 1.) L. Schaper passed around copies of the magazine Communication News with an article featuring Nima Khamooshi and lyad Azrai, about managing a network with a small staff. 2.) Author Franz Wisner will be visiting the library to speak and sign copies of his bestselling book Honeymoon with My Brother, on April 3rd at 6:30 in the Walker meeting room. Mr. Wisner contacted us to arrange this 3 ) L Greenwood introduced Jenine Lillian, new children's librarian, and the two of them presented a slide show on 2006 Summer Reading Program. This year we will again use the national. theme that is being followed in 33 other states. 4. Statistical and Financial Report. 1.) Rew reported that the utility expenses have been with in budget, but are being monitored very closely. 2.) Schaper pointed out that we are continuing to purchase equipment needed for bringing the cleaning in-house, and that this has been very successful, so far. 5. Friends. 1.) Schaper pointed out three new lifetime members had joined the Friends this month. 6. Old business: 1.) Library funding initiative: Schaper showed the power point presentation that she has been showing at community groups. 2.) Policy NH: Photography and Filming: Schaper presented the proposed policy prepared by S. Thorup, with a recommendation to adopt. M. Roberts moved to adopt, L. Brewer seconded and all voted aye. 3.) TIF: B. Shaffer reported that the judge had entered a judgment upholding the decision of the County Assessor in what millage to include based on the first TIF statute. The City has appealed and will. pay for the transcript, Shaffer recommends that the Library Board of Trustees also continue with this case, and have Council, V Chadick file a notice of appeal, all Board members agreed with this recommendation. 7. New business: 1.) Schaper presented the proposed mission statement; the Board tabled this item until all members are present. 2.) Schaper gave a brief report on the long range plan, noting that Anders Dahlgren is on the road, and that this will not be complete until after the election results are known. 3.) Schaper showed a video of the Baby Bookworms program donatedby a patron who attends these programs with his grandchild. 8. At 5:40 p.m. M. Roberts moved to adjourn, B. Shaffer seconded. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.