HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-09 MinutesFAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, APRIL 9, 1984, 4:00 PM Members present: Robbin Anderson, Bobbye Hay, Jane House, Lois Miller, Margaret Salassi. Guests: Pat Donat, Northwest Arkansas Times The minutes of the March meeting were approved as mailed out. Linda Harrison presented the attached financial report, pointing out the unemployment insurance as a new item on the report. She also reported the following items: Scott Linebaugh, City Financial Director, has asked if the library would be interested in participating in a personnel survey, paying share of the cost. The Board indicated interest in a survey of only regular job defin;tions. Richard Baird has submitted an estimate of $ 72.00 to recover a seat and back for the couches (total, :$648.00 for nine sets) using new foam and either fabric or plastic. Glenda Brooks will be leaving the library in August to attend graduate school school at the University of Alabama. The mail carrier has requested an unloading sign and reserved space at the dock, stating the post office will make and install the sign. The Board indicated a willingness to cooperate and instructed Ms. Harrison to contact the postmaster to discuss need, requirements, cost, etc. Blue Cross/Blue Shield rates have gone up 24 per centon both employee and employer rates. The Board instructed Ms. Harrison to investigate the method of sharing extra cost used by the city. McKinney has submitted a proposed dental insurance plan at a cost of $24.92 for the family plan and $11.15 for individuals. Plans B and C have an annual one-time deductible of $50.00. It is possible that the library might qualify for participation in the city plan; however, the city has not yet made a decision. Ms. Wright stated that the county cost for a similar plan is less. The attached optional Lease -Purchase Program report was submitted, with the explanation that the $3,963.24 amount of lease includes timers on the heater and air conditioner and conversion to fluorescent fixtures. The Board reviewed the report and suggested further check and investigation of success in use in other buildings. Treasurer Miller submitted the attached list of Certificates of Deposit and interest of the Book Endowment Fund. Ms. Miller moved proceeding with the couch recovering project using fabric, seconded by Salassi. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Anderson 2 appointed Ms. Miller and Ms. Harrison to work with the staff to select the fabric. The Board, as a committe of the whole, established the following election slate: Chairman, Robbin Anderson Treasurer, Lois Miller Secretary, Bobbye Hay Ms. Salassi made a motion to approve the slate, The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Miller then the approved slate, seconded by Ms. House. The mously. seconded by Ms. Miller. made a motion to elect motion was passed unani- Chairman Anderson asked Ms. Harrison to check official records to the expiration of all board members' terms. After discussion, the Board elected to continue meeting time. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 2. Bobbye S. JHay, SecretIry determine the second Monday regular