Lawrence Public Library Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Mary Burchill, Ron Hurst, Jill Fincher, Terry Leibold, John Nalbandian, Craig Penzler, and Jeff Shmalberg
Board Members Not Present: none
Staff Present: Carole Dibben, Bruce Flanders, Louise Hanson, Tricia Karlin, Joyce Steiner, and Sherri Turner
Guests Present: Mary Michener of the League of Women Voters
Craig called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.
There were no public comments.
The minutes of the July 19, 2004 Library Board meeting were reviewed. Jeff moved to approve the minutes. Mary seconded the motion, which carried by voice vote.
The July staff meeting minutes were reviewed.
Financial and Statistical Report: Bruce reviewed the financial and statistical report, as well as library usage statistics.
Library Programs, Events, Exhibits and Displays: Bruce noted Saturday, August 21 in particular, and the Library’s involvement in the upcoming “Civil War on the Western Frontier.”
Read Across Lawrence: Bruce said that proposed 2005 Read Across Lawrence author, Luci Tapahonso, has enthusiastically agreed to serve as the featured author. Her book, Blue Horses Rush In, will be the featured book. Events involving the author will take place during the week of March 12-20, 2005.
Carpet Cleaning Equipment: Thanks to funding approved by the Library Board in July, a dry extraction carpet cleaning machine has been purchased, and is in use. Bruce characterized the building cleaning improvements as severe, and noted that he will seek additional funding from the Library Foundation for additional cleaning equipment.
Sesquicentennial Events: The Library will participate in the September 18 Sesquicentennial parade and celebration in South Park. Bruce asked interested Library Board members to contact Maria if they can provide assistance on that day. Bruce also noted that a Library centennial T-shirt will be created, and solicited orders from Library Board members.
Friends Book Sale: Bruce noted that the Friends Fall book sale is coming soon, and distributed bookmarks with the book sale schedule.
Print/Session Management System: Bruce presented a printed recommendation regarding the funding and implementation of an access control and print management system, and provided background information regarding the need for such a system. The Board discussed several possible uses for cost savings afforded by such a system, and decided to have such funds used for technology enhancement. Jill moved to approve the use of up to $25,000 from the Library Capital Improvement Fund for this project. John seconded the motion, which carried by voice vote. It was recommended that the Library use signs near the terminals, and press releases to local media, to notify the public of this coming system and its benefits to library patrons.
There was no new business.
Mary moved to approve the bills in the amount of $46,888.82. Ron seconded the motion and it carried by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Flanders
Approved _________________________________________________
Date
Secretary _________________________________________________
Jill Fincher
Chair _____________________________________________________
Craig Penzler
Director ___________________________________________________
Bruce Flanders
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
707 Vermont Street
Lawrence, Kansas
Monday, September 20, 2004
at 4:30 p.m.
in the Library Board Room
Call to order
Public comments
Minutes of the August board meeting and staff meeting
Librarian’s report
1. Financial/statistical report
2. Library programs, events, exhibits and displays
3. Kan-ed Presentation – Dr. Hal Gardner
Ongoing business
1. New Directions report update
2.
New business
1.
Discussion of bills
Adjournment
“The mission of the Lawrence Public Library is to provide and promote
informational, intellectual, and cultural resources for our community.”