lbm19800923September 23, 1980
NUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD }-íEETING
CITY HALL
The Special Meeting for the discussion of the budget was called to
order by President Buhrandt, with members Turzinski, Mimier, Leichtfuss,
Dibb, Hutchison, Kreuser and Library Director Grant Fredericksen
present at 7:30 P.M.
The library budget for 1981 was studied carefully, each item, each page.
Printed material costs have increased 25 percent. Therefore the higher
budgeted amount will purchase the ~~me amount of materials as the 1980
budget. Some Serial Services, such as "Moody's Investment" were cut.
Some items questioned by the Board, for example 'bindery cost' was already
explained in Mr. Fredericksen's justification sheet accompanying the
budget sheets.
Mr. Kreuser called the Board's attention to an article in the
Waukesha Freeman as to general Library costs in Waukesha County.
Costs range from l7ç to 75ç per $1000 assessed valuation with Muskego
being the third highest. Discussion brought up that we have 9.2 full
time equivalent people with much time being spent on referance work.
The salary item in the budget was discussed at length. All members
are astonished by the extra monies given on leaving employment; namely
unused sick leave and vacation. The percentage in increase in salary
has a lot to do with the termination of two employees. Questions were
raised about the rate at which the unused time was computed-- salary
rate at the time of leaving or the rate at the time the leave was
earned?? It would appear that this policy has distorted our salary
figures. The Board concluded that a large portion of the Library
Budget is salary and this is an item over which the Library has no
control.
Mr. Kreuser asked about the Outreach Van expense. How many people
does it serve? What is the cost of delivery? Mr. Fredericksen was
asked to compile specific cost figures on the Outreach Services. The
Board felt this item should be continued as budgeted. Mr. Fredericksen
has other uses and plans for the van he would like to implement. This
item will be looked-at next year when we have cost figures, etc.
Mr. Turzinski moved the acceptance of the Budget as presented by Mr.
Fredericksen in the amount of $164,804.45, seconded by Nrs. Leichtfuss.
All members voted "yes" with the exception of Hr. Kreuser, who
questioned the~stification of the Outreach van expense in relation
to the number of people served.
The Capital Budget Proposals were also looked at. A question was
raised as to where the new shelving in 1982 would be placed in our
already overcrowded library.
Mrs. Leichtfuss moved for adjourment at 9:50, Mr. Turzinski seconded.
Approved.
Respectfully submitted
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Terry Hutchison