December 2006 Meeting Two

December 20, 2006

Attendance
Penny Austin, David Ferguson, Linda Hunt, Steve Moberly, Pat Steele, Janice Stockton, and John Walsh.
Staff
Steve Backs, Ned Baugh, Dana Burton, Bonnie Estell, Cindy Gray, Margaret Harter, Chris Jackson, Chris Jackson, Cass Owens, Sue Sater, Bara Swinson, and Michael White.
Others

Tom Bunger.

Call to Order

President Pat Steele called the meeting to order at 5:15pm.

Consent Agenda

President Pat Steele presented the consent agenda items.

Penny Austin moved to approve all consent agenda items. John Walsh seconded. The vote was unanimous.

Personnel Manual

Cindy Gray presented changes to the personnel manual.

Steve Moberly moved to accept the changes with the revised section of 4.5 regarding insurance. John Walsh seconded. The vote was unanimous.

2007 Salary Schedule

Ginger Ziglar Thomas presented the salary schedule, which included the 2% raise, to be implemented with the first pay day in January.

Steve Moberly moved to approve the 2007 salary schedule. David Ferguson seconded. The vote was unanimous.

Latino Community Center Agreement

Cindy Gray presented the agreement and draft of partnerships between the Monroe County Public Library and El Centro Comunal Latino, Inc.

David Ferguson moved for approval. Penny Austin seconded. The vote was unanimous.

Insurance Review

Bonnie Estell presented insurance information on property, liability, media, and workman's compensation.

David Feguson moved to accept the carriers and coverages as presented. Linda Hunt seconded. The vote was unanimous.

2007 Subscription Card

Cass Owens presented information on the 2007 subscription card, and a resolution to change the charge for a subscription Card at MCPL.

Steve Moberly moved to approve the increase price of a card to $60. John Walsh seconded. The vote was unanimous.

Old Business

David Ferguson asked how long we have had the hours that we currently have.

Cass Owens responded that she remembers the library hours being different in the 80's. Ellettsville closed earlier than 8, and the branch was not open on Saturdays. Outreach hours of Sunday changed this year, as we have not been opened before on Sunday. Cass also recalled the library being open on Friday nights in the 70's.

New Business

The Board reviewed the meeting dates and times for January, February, and March, 2007. The Board agreed to change the January 10 work session date to January 9, change the February 14 work session date to February 13, and change the March 14 work session to March 13.

Cindy Gray announced that we received a letter from the state, indicating that we will receive a $5,170.32 technology grant from the state. Cindy also announced that we are receiving a $1,500 grant from the Bloomington Bicycle Club.

Public Comment

There was none.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:45pm.