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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
October 6, 1992
Present: Board Members - Howard,Mortenson, Sidle, Steurer, Watson
Staff- Silverblatt, Cahill
Friends- Parker
Public- Greg McMillen, Charles Emrmi`"_-
MinAva sere approved with following addition by Mike MOrtenson 1. On Aug.24,
1992 I attended the Friends of the Library Board Meeting. A member of the staff
Dahti Blandchard, and the friends VP,Theresa Gibson, discussed the possibility
of using the Pink House for a combination of library programs, Friends office
space and gift shop, and a small aprartment for a library intern. Dahti and
Theresa are sursuing this idea. I neglected to mention this at our Board Meet-
ing that evening.
2. On June 26,1992 the Budget and Personnel Committees held a jiont meeting. One
of the items discussed was whether or not to impose a predetermined limit
on the combined total of annual step and COLA wage increases. This topic was
presented briefly at the July 27th, 1992 Board meeting. Because one of the
Board Members was absent, further discussion of this subject was postponed and
a motion was not formally made.
LIBRARIANS REPORT: Typed report attached to these minutes.
Carol Baker has applied for a grant. Summary of grant attached. Writing
inspired Yacht Club to donate 6 videos to the Library. 60 of Maritime
collection was out when library collection surveyed.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY REPORT: Budget attached. Friends focusing on purchasing
items prioritized- computers. 250 members, newsletter will be out in
November. Items for news need to be into Gerry Boarino by Nov.10.
Friends will be reviewing by -laws at their next meeting. Friends brochure
to be reprinted.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Greg McMillen is interested in being a library board member
Charles Emmett presented(haterial advertizing his business that he would
like to put up on the public bulletin board. Policy does not allow private
businesses to advertise at the library
COMMUNICATIONS: Bob Polishuck and Orabelle connally questioned a religious group
holding a public meeting at the Library. Open Meetings Act covers opening
the meeting room to all public meetings. Sue Sidle will contact them
STAFF REPORT: Carol Cahill gave report on her exchange in Engl.and.Written report
attached and a very nice thankyou note
OLD BUSINESS: Job Discription reviews were presented by Sue Sidle. The only
major change is the Childrens and Reference Librarian will require a
M.L.S.(or equivalient experience)from an ALA accredited institution
Motion made to adopt Job Discription Carried
WILL Conference in Yakima will be attended by Howard Sidle, Parker(Friends)
Silverblatt
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COMMITTEES:
Building Leaks in walls
Work has been done upstairs and down on duct work. Does it Help?
Personnel - Comp Time has been agreed on
Need to work on 1993 contract for Cheryl
Director evaluation recommended to be MBQ based
(Management by Objective)
Community Relations- Evaluate Survey
New brochure
Tiles
Programs for Service Clubs
Sue Sidle will take charge of the above projects
Budgeter 1993 Budget turned in. Meeting with John Clise October 14th
DISCUSSION MEETINGS SCHEDULED
October 28th 8 :45a.m. Review standard policies
November 16 9:00a.m. Pros /cons, historical background discussion of
one library system in county
Minutes taken by Lucille Watson
Typed by Gwen Howard