November 2006

November 15 , 2006

Attendance
Penny Austin, David Ferguson, Linda Hunt, Steve Moberly, Pat Steele, and John Walsh.
Absent
Janice Stockton.
Staff
Steve Backs, Ned Baugh, Patty Callison, Bonnie Estell, Cindy Gray, Margaret Harter, Chris Jackson, Mark Mobley, Cass Owens, Sue Sater, Bara Swinson, Ginger Ziglar Thomas, and Michael White.
Others

Jim Whitlatch.

Call to Order

President Pat Steele called the meeting to order at 5:50pm in CATS Studio A.

Consent Agenda

President Pat Steele presented the consent agenda items.

Pat Steele stated that she would like to add the annual review of the Director to the December meeting agenda.

Linda Hunt moved to approve all consent agenda items. Steve Moberly seconded. The vote was unanimous.

Pat Steele complimented staff on the recent award to the library, nationally ranking MCPL in 2nd place among public libraries. This ranking was completed by Hennen's American Public Library Ratings 2006, published in the November issue of American Libraries.

Annual Holiday Closure Schedule for 2007

Cindy Gray presented the annual holiday closure schedule for 2007. Cindy stated that we will be open on New Year's Eve, but will close early that day.

Penny moved to approve the schedule. Linda Hunt seconded. The vote was unanimous.

Resolution to Designate Food Locations

Cindy Gray presented the resolution to designate food locations, that was brought back this month after last week's work session discussion. Cindy stated that the intent of the resolution is not to remove all ability to eat and drink in the library, but to limit a specific area(s) for food particularly, and keeping it open for drinks as long as they are covered.

Penny Austin moved to approve the resolution. Linda Hunt seconded. The vote was unanimous.

Foundation Report

There was no Foundation Report presented.

Department Update

Ned Baugh presented a report on Information Services, which included information on 6 projects; 1) telephone system upgrade, 2) ISP migration (moving phone capacity from HoosierNet, as we now get internet access from Smithville Telephone), 3) updating our ISP with the Ellettsville Branch (which we have treated separately from Main because of slowness, and now have extended wireless access out at Ellettsville), 4) having full-time staff do training (telnet sessions, modern day Microsoft, Windows technology which include Windows XP, Windows in general, meeting room system, new e-mail system, and new catalog system), 5) migration to the new catalog (all of our staff will be familiar with it before we go live with the public), and 6) Polaris hardware and training server.

Old Business

Bonnie presented an overview summary of the Jimmy Dean Auction. Bonnie stated that we broke even, and made a comment that she would like to continue doing an auction every year.

New Business

Cindy Gray reported on insurance. Cindy stated that we will stay with Anthem Insurance for 2007, offering our PPO and an HSA (Health Savings Account) to staff. Anthem's cost will remain the same in 2007 with no increases.

Announcement

Cindy Gray presented updated information on Polaris, and announced that we will go live to the public on December 13.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:22pm.