HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-28 MinutesFayetteville Public Library
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
October 28, 2013 4pm
Minutes
Prepared by S. Daniel, Office Manager
Board members present: C. Adams, K. Agee, B. Boudreaux, S. Clark, S. Graham, E. Jordan, and M. Rice. Staff
present: D. Johnson, S. Davis, S. Foley, L. Yandell, S. Palmer, L, Greenwood, B. Holt, D. Wax and S. Daniel. Press:
Rose Ann Pearce of NWA Times. Others: J. Scherer of Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle (via Skype), Matthew Cabe of
Allison Architects.
1. The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by K. Agee,
IL Approval of minutes: M. Rice moved to approve the minutes of August 21, 2013. S. Clark seconded.
All voted AYE.
Ill. Reports:
A. Management reports
1. Key Upcoming Events: D. Johnson noted a successful Friends book sale and good attendance
at screenings of After the Tsunami. Upcoming events include Pete Early for the 10th annual
Gathering of the Groups and Crescent Dragonwagon.
2. Strategic Plan Progress: The SRP was popular and the Jim Lindsey documentary and Nancy
Hartney's beef( reading were well attended. Several staff attended ALA and PUG. We are
launching a new marketing campaign around, "What do you do with your card?" that will
include the Mayor and other recognizable folks around town. John Roberts, CEO of JB Hunt
and Donnie Smith, CEO of Tyson spoke to the management team; their common thread was
that culture is the key to a successful organization. Elise Mitchell is to be the next speaker.
3. Performance Measures: Circulation of all types of items is up. Though we offered fewer
programs, there was higher attendance. Computer use down probably because people are
using wireless devices.
B. Financial reports
1. Balance Sheet: S. Davis reported assets of $3.586 million and liabilities of $195,000.
2. Budget to Actual: Revenues and expenses are tracking as predicted. About 40% of millage
revenue comes in November.
IV. Reports Old Business
A. Health insurance options update: D. Johnson reported that detaching from the city for insurance
purposes would result in significantly higher premiums.
B. Master Plan approval: The master plan provides a road map for moving forward. The original
single purpose auditorium has been transformed to a multi purpose room. While there has been
considerable discussion of branches, there was no turnout for the public input session at the
Wedington corridor where a branch is part of the city's master plan for that area. The next series
of input sessions will provide needed input about citizens' priorities. M. Rice moved to approve
the master plan; B, Boudreaux seconded. All voted AYE.
1. Master Plan — Amendment 1: M. Rice moved to approve the additional scope of wort( within
the agreed upon original fee; S. Clark seconded. Ail voted AYE.
C. City Hospital property update
1. Ratification of Foundation's purchase plan: M. Rice moved to gladly and graciously accept
the Foundation's motion. B. Boudreaux seconded. All voted AYE.
2. Contract with Washington Regional Medical Center (walk on agenda item): Attorneys for the
Medical Center and FPL reached agreement Friday, October 25 on the terms of purchase.
Signing the contract and earnest money of $10,000 starts the 90 day clock for conducting
due diligence to include soil borings, a survey, and a phase I I environmental assessment. The
Stone Family, original grantors of the land, will be recognized. M. Rice moved to approve the
contract. S. Clark seconded. All voted AYE.
3. Due diligence: M. Rice moved to approve the soil boring/geotech agreement, the survey
agreement, and the phase 11 environmental assessment. B. Boudreaux seconded. All voted
AYE.
V. New Business
A. Library expansion, next steps: D. Johnson provided a time line with several key activities starting
in early 2014 including concept design alternatives with costs, public input sessions, and a
capital campaign. An election concerned with possible tax increases for operational costs is
slated for the second quarter of 2015 and the commencement of a capital campaign for the 3rd
quarter.
B. Summary of Petit Jean library construction retreat: D. Johnson noted Bobby Roberts provided
excellent information. He and Allison Architects will be part of a library board retreat being
planned for early next year. 6