November 8, 2006
Board Room
Tom Bunger.
President Pat Steele called the meeting to order at 5:16pm in the Board Room.
Bonnie Estell introduced Mike Robinson with F&G Engineering. Mike presented specifications on repairs for the HVAC system.
Mike reported that existing wiring (boxes) throughout the building need to be maintained at all time, but they are no longer supported by Honeywell. There are no replacement units available. F&G Engineering did the original design and information will be available for the contractor.
Mike stated there are housekeeping issues in this building, and encouraged us to do a once a year program to clean and dust the duct system. There are filters in the air handlers (35% efficient filtering), but HVAC is not a vacuum system.
Discussion followed.
Sue Sater presented a resolution to designate food areas in the library. Sue stated that the resolution is merely asking for permission to designate specific food areas, with the exception of drinks. Sue then provided information on a survey that Security and Adult Services staff performed over a week's period of time, regarding food on the first and second floor public areas. The survey indicated 10% of patrons had food in public areas over the week.
Discussion followed. This agenda item will be presented at next week's regular Board meeting as an action item.
Margaret Harter presented a revised draft on the Art Exhibit and Display Policy. Margaret briefly went over the changes in the policy.
Discussion followed. The Board members present reminded Administration to be cautious of not promoting sales
Cindy Gray presented the annual holiday closing schedule. Following the presentation of the schedule, Cindy asked Stephanie Holman to speak to the Board about a Martin Luther King Day staff survey.
Stephanie thanked the Board for giving the Staff Association the opportunity to do this survey. She reported that 87 surveys were turned in. 25 votes were in favor to close on MLK Day. 61 votes were in favor of remaining open on MLK Day, and 1 survey contained a comment but no vote.
Staff in favor of remaining open indicated that the library is a community resource for people to celebrate the day, as we offer programs throughout the day to celebrate MLK Day.
Ginger Ziglar Thomas presented information on the personnel manual changes.
Discussion followed regarding internal position and postings, and various sections in the personnel manual (which covered sections 2, 3, 4, & 6). Pat Steele encouraged that these changes be brought back to the Board in the next work session. Pat also requested the director's evaluation be on the next agenda, for the annual review of the director.
Tom Bunger spoke briefly to the Board about the CATS contract. Tom stated that we may not have anything more to report before next Wednesday's Board meeting. Tom reminded the Board that they would have to approve the contract, as well as the Board of Public Works of the City of Bloomington.
Cindy Gray distributed a list of local government entities meeting dates. Cindy stated that Steve Moberly has scheduled an appointment to speak to the County Commissioners.
Cindy Gray announced that it is time to start thinking of the next Library Capital Projects Fund plan and our temporary strategic plan for 2007. Any thoughts for the plan can be e-mailed to Cindy Gray.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05pm.
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