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Home My WebLink About2006-04-17 MinutesFayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting April 17, 2006 MINUTES Prepared by Shawna Thorup, M.L.S., Assistant Director Board Members present: L. Gottsponer, L. Brewer, A. de Noble, D. Ferritor, E. Jordan, M. Roberts and B. Schaffer. Staff present: L. Schaper, C. Rew, S. Thorup, G. Kunze and H. Bradberry. Others: V. Chadick. Press present: Marsha Melnichak, NWA Times; Sarah Terry, Morning News. The April 17, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by L. Gottsponer. 1. M. Roberts moved to accept the minutes of the March meeting. L. Brewer seconded. All voted aye. 2. Library Reports. 1.) L. Schaper commented on election results. All expressed disappointment. Discussed potential impact on long-range plans. FPL will go forward providing best service possible. 2.) Schaper reported a Red Angus heifer calf was donated to FPL by Steve Davis and placed with the Findahl family in West Fork. The calf is expected to make an appearance at the Summer Reading Club kick-off event. 3.) Staff is very involved in Summer Reading Club preparations. 4.) Gottsponer questioned staff about issues with skateboarders in the parking lot. 53 Schaper observed the Franz Wisner author event was extremely successful. 6.) Schaper announced the Fulbright Society is sponsoring a public lecture and book signing by author Chitra Divakaruni on May 6. 7.) Schaper announced a lecture byauthor Ray Moseley April 23. 8.) M. Roberts commented on the need for community building and a workshop attended by S. Thorup on this topic at the recent Public Library Association conference. Roberts wondered if community demand for remote drop-off locations should be a priority. 9.) Schaper reported self -check numbers continue to rise and that staff isworking to improve them. 10.) Other numbers are leveling off from the highs that were straining capacity. 3. Statistical and Financial Report. 1.) C. Rew reported utilities cost were contained and within budget during the winter; expecting costs to be down this summer. Sam Palmer, Facilities Manager will be training on some equipment that will help with efficiencies. 2.) Gottsponer asked if staff was expensing building maintenance as it occurs. Rew clarified that line item is debited for actual costs. For example cleaning supplies are in that line. Rew further clarified some cleaning equipment is still being researched. '4. Friends. 1.) G. Kunze announced the addition of five new lifetime members. 2.) Kunze reported the Friends sponsored the Wisner author event and want to support more literary events. 5. Foundation. 1.) H. Bradberry informed the Board that on April 20, the Summer Reading Club Presenting Sponsor will be announced at a check presentation. 2.) Bradberry commented on a conference she attended and her work on the campaign. 6. Old business: 1.) B. Schaffer had nothing new to report on TIF and reminded the Board the notice of appeals was filed. 2.) Schaper reintroduced the draft mission statement. Three options were presented and discussed. A. de Noble moved to accept Option #3; B. Schaffer seconded; all aye. Our mission statement is now "Our mission is to strengthen our community and empower our citizens with free and public access to knowledge. 7. New business: 1.) S. Thorup introduced Policy PA -22 "Workplace and Sexual Harassment." Discussion ensued. E. Jordan pointed out that technology use in harassment not addressed in policy such as cyberstalking. E. Jordan moved to adopt Policy PA -22; L. Brewer seconded; all voted aye. Staff will research the technology issues and bring a revised policy reflecting this next month. 2.) Schaper announced the notice FPL received from Senator Mark Pryor in The Congressional Record on November 2, 2005. 3.) Schaper announced Blair Library has been named an . American Landmark Library by Trave/Smart magazine, one of only 15 libraries so honored nationwide. 3.) Bradberry announced the Foundation's receipt of an anonymous bequest in the amount of $350,000. $300K will be placed in an endowment and used to make the volunteer manager a full-time position. $35,000 will be used for collections to serve retired and older adults. $15,000 will be used to make the volunteer manager full-time immediately. 4.) Schaper announced a volunteer appreciation tea will be held on April 23 and praised G. Kunze, volunteer manager, for her excellent work and making each volunteer feel special and valued. 8. D. Ferritor moved to adjourn; M. Roberts seconded. Meeting adjourned at 4:50pm.