lbm19870304March 4, 1987
MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MUSKEGO CITI HALL
Present: Board Members Christensnn. Buhrandt, Leichtfuss. Matheson. Himier.
Sanders, Turzinski, Wolf, and Director Holly Sanhuber.
The meeting was called to order at 7:28 P.M. by President Christenson. The
Minutes of the February 3, 1987. meeting were approved on motion by J. Wolf,
agenda was approved on motion of E:. Turzinski, seconded by 0. Mimier.
seconded by 0. Himier.
Treasurer's Report: As presented by C. Buhrandt. Motion by C. Buhrandt.
second by 0. Mimier. to approve erpenditures of $16,155.39. Motion carried.
Motion by C. Buhrandt, seconded by J. Wolf, to approve Federated Fund
expenditures in amount of $517.43. Motion carried.
Communications: Note from Edith Guill was circulated.
Guest Comments: None
Old Business:
a.
b.
C.
Friends of the Library: J. Wolf mentioned the program presented by Edith
Guill and that a small remuneration had been given to Mrs. Guill.
It was noted that the Craft Fair was coming up and the financial structure
of the Friends of the Library was about the same as reported last month.
R. Christenson reported that about $1300 in registration fees had come in
for the Craft Fair. with about the same number of participants as last
year. He noted that in working with Bay Lane art teacher, Mary Berman,
with the displays of craft work. Up to 500 pieces could be expected. The
they expect to have a number of exhibits of art work to be interspersed
youngsters who will be displaying their material will be given badges and
a free lunch for their help in presenting the program. Several of the
students will be helping set 'up their displays on Saturday.
A 5" TV has been donated by the State Bank of Hales Comers, to be raffled
off at the Craft Fair. State Representative Dave Lepak was helpful in
getting the raffle license is.sued on short notice.
Tickets are on sale for $1 ea8-h or six for $5. During the Craft Fair,
Arlene Salentine is in charge of food arrangements, with the expected cost
being $1.50. In summary. R. Christenson was very optimistic about this
year's program and the help that he has been receiving from volunteers.
Trust Fund: The account at this point is past the $20,000 mark and is now
at $20,014.19. Put another way, the Trust is now working on its second
$20,000.
Librarian's Report: Presented verbally, vith a number of materials
distributed by Holly Sanhuber., including a copy of the Annual Report as
submitted to the city clerk and the State of Wisconsin. It was noted that
the theme for this smer's reading program would be "Hands Across the
World" and that regular story hours would begin again soon.
d. InterLibrary Loan Cooperation: It was noted that those working on the
Interlibrary Loan are busy deal.ing with possible options for funding.
e. Automation: There is no news except the possibility that Muskego might be
targeted as a test site for a developmental model for automation. Should
such funds become available, it: certainly would help speed up the process
for Muskego.
Under New Business:
a.
b.
C.
d.
The Problem Patron Policy.
was moved by 0. Himier, se
reading of that policy.
conded by J. Wolf, to approve this as the first
A first revised draft copy was reviewed. It
Board Policy Changes: Approval. of the broader patron policy noted above
would require the following: A. second reading to remove Sec. 7. f g rn n o
from previous policy statements; because the latter would be redundant.
Typing Room Policies: A draft copy of a new typing room policy was
submitted and discussed. The matter of accountability and possible
damages was raised, with no con.clusion reached. The library director will
check with other districts to see how they handle accountability for
possible damages.
Computer Printer: The library's Daisywriter is breaking down. Holly
Sanhuber will look at possible replacement models. 0. Mimier proposed
new printer that would be Apple compatible. There appeared to be
that the board, by consensus, %odd probably approve an expenditure for a
concurrence on such a purchase if necessary.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
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Donald Matheson, Acting Secretary
Approved:
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
March 3, 1987
$15,991.00 has been deposited to the
system account.
Our count:! aid payment of
Melissa has attended two
sessions of a COUITS~, "Award-Winning
Children's Books," and she and Teri
attended an ETN st?ssion to help prepare
the summer reading program.
Day Care and Mustard Seed Preschool.
Regular story-hour sessions will begin
soon, and will run for four weeks.
We had story-hours for Vernon
The display in February was in
Troop no. 19. The Volantary Action
honor of the Boy Scouts, and was done by
displays this month.
Center and St. Leonard's School have
The state annual report is done,
and a copy has been submitted to the
city clerk. This year for the first
time we were required to attach a report
on the trust fund as well, with a copy
going to the State Comissioner of
Banking. I do not think there will be
staff time availat'le to do the narrative
annual report we have done for the past
several years. I hope to have a
mini-version done in time to hand out at
the March 16th Muskego Chamber of
Commerce meeting, where I have been
invited to say a few words about the
library.