CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Rochester Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Vice-President Dick Hall. Also attending were Paul Barton, Ed Haskell, Ann Larson, Naomi Lipsky, Elisabeth Miller.
Absent with notification: Frank Iossi, Betty Hutchins
Friends of the Library present: Jenni Hulsizer, Karen Krueger, Joyce Wentz, Carol Smyrk.
Guest present: Dave Nelson
Staff present: Audrey Betcher, Library Director; Kim Edson, Head of Extension Services; Louise Moe, Head of Information Services; Rebecca Splittstoesser, Head of Technical Services; and Marilyn Campbell, Library Associate.
A presentation of a check for $32,000 for the library's book collection was made by the Friends of the Library prior to the Library Board meeting. President Paul Barton accepted on behalf of the Library Board.
An additional $17,000 was spent on books and materials this year with year-end money.
A preliminary presentation was made to the Mayo Foundation on December 11, 2000.
Audrey Betcher reviewed the Summary Report of SELCO Organizational Assessment prepared by the Milestone Group, L.I.P. Dick Hall commented that three major issues of concern were the automation system, communication, and some issues relative to Interlibrary loan. Ed Haskell suggested that the Library Board should officially notify SELCO that Rochester Public Library needs to be made aware of any changes that SELCO proposes. The library should also have an opportunity to review and have input regarding any proposed changes.
The nominating committee recommended the following slate of officers for 2001: President, Dick Hall; Vice President, Ann Larson; Secretary, Betty Hutchins.
The Policy and Planning committee recommended that the existing policy on handling videos not be changed.
At the November Board meeting, a motion was brought forth for an amendment to the By-Laws to take out the automatic succession of secretary to vice-president to president. The By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote, providing that the proposed text had been presented at the preceding meeting.
Audrey pointed out that more end-of-year money was available than in past years due to several open staff positions. Two new copiers with maintenance contracts will be purchased for the public area. Funds will be encumbered for some painting to be done later. The materials handling group is looking into various options for improving the materials handling process. Funds to do limited implementation for materials handling will also be encumbered.
Audrey also commented that the library was able to request to move operating money to the technology revolving fund without designating what it would be used for. The revolving fund was set up by the city for technology expenses. This will help to build up a larger fund which can be used in the future.
Paul Barton offered to host the event at his home. A date of Wednesday, January 17, immediately following the Board meeting, was set.
Kim Edson, Head of Extension Services, organized the kick off for the adaptive workstation. A demonstration of the workstation was given by SEMCIL trainer, Dale Heltzer.
Audrey reported that the budget hearing went as expected.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Campbell
Secretary Pro Tem
The next regular meeting of the Library Board will be Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at 4:30 p.m. in Meeting Room B on the second floor of the library.
A gathering of the Library Board, Library Foundation Board, and Friends of the Library Board followed the meeting.