lbm19981117MUSKEG0 PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MUSKEG0 CITY HALL
November 17,1998
2. Roll Call: Also present were D. Carter, K. Chiaverotti, R. Jankowski, P. Men, c. I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Christenson at E04 P.M.
Stewan 6. Yahr and Director H. Sanhuber.. R. Rammer and C. Schwalbach were absent AIS0
present were Sachiko Rocke, Marge Stueber and Jane Genzel.
3. Statement of Public Notice: Given on November 11,1998.
4. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the October 28,1998 meeting were approved On
5. Next Meeting Scheduled: Decem,ber 3,1998.
6. Treasurer's Report: C. Stewart moved R. Jankowski seconded motion to approve
expenses to date of $22.489.80. Motion carried. C. Stewart moved R. Jankowski seconded
motion to approve Federated System expelnses to date of $2.299.95. Motion carried.
motion P. Men second C. Stewart.
7. Communications
a. Communications: None.
b. Guest Comments: Sachiko gave a report on a sign for the library site. It can be
a maximum of 64 sq. ft. She has contacted two sign companies for quotes. Marge gave a
8. Old Business
report on plaques for recognition of gifts for the library.
a. FOL: Discussed site sign, fundraising, and donor appreciation.
b. Trust Fund: No report.
c. Librarian's Report: Read and placed on file. Page position only worked I day.
d. WCFLS: Ray, Holly, and Jocelyn Bubolz met with the mayor for review of
Position is now open again. Distributed building project minutes.
Lakeshores agreement C. Stewart moved, D. Carter seconded motion to send letter to
WCFLS Board detailing that meeting and seeking approval of the agreement. Motion
carried.
9. New Business
a. Pending Fine Disputes: None.
b. Fee Schedule Review- First Reading: C. Stewart moved, B. Yahr seconded
d. Library Building Program: Expecting receipt of a set of architectural and
c. Library Automatioflechlnology: None.
engineering drawings and Specs o~n November 1 I.
e. Library Board Policy Review: Deferred until December meeting.
f. OverdudFine procedure: None.
motion to approve fee schedule changes for 1999. Motion carried.
Yahr will join the grant writing team.
IO. All Other Matters: Ray and Holly talked to Joe Sommers about the computers. Barb
11. Motion to Adjourn: Moved D. Carter seconded C. Stewart at 9:22 P.M.
Russ Jankowski
Secretary
LIBRARIANS REPORT
Octob~arlNovember. 1998
Talk about a comedy of errors! Our new Page started on a Monday, and quit on a Tuesday.
(The physical effort involved had re-activated an old knee injury.) The job is posted until closing
who want to work for $5.33 an hour is minuscule ...
time tonight and so far, although we've wiidened the scope of advertising, the pool of applicants
Jane attended a workshop on writing lntelnet policies.
Several of the circ desk staff spent a morning learning how to deal with difficult customers.
Several of the System-funded databases have arrived on our desktops, including "Electric
Library," "Reference USA," and "Gale Ready Reference Shelf." These are only available
WCFLS homepage. www.execpc.com/-wcflsI, via any Wisconsin-based Internet provider.
through the library at this time, but the Badgerlink databases can be accessed through the
We received a copy of the Design Development Manual from Durranf which outlines project
specifications. As indicated in tonight's handouts, bids for construction will be let next month.
We received more reading materials from the Muskego Kiwanis Club, copies of THE PHONICS
GAME, and JUNIOR PHONICS, which will help us deal with the long resew8 lists associated with
those kits. An article should appear in the SUN soon.
A sign-in sheet for guest attendance at our meetings has been devised.
Jane has finished entering prior fine infomlation on the computer-another big job done. Next is
from the collection.
to declare the very overdue material '1osf:'and to work on trying to replace if or withdrawing it
The drawings of the new library are genenlting much favorable comment from our visitors, and
a feeling of anticipation which is very gratilying.
This month's display is the work of Dennis Coty. His finely-crafted scale models have been well-
received. In fact we'll have to wipe "nose prints" off of the display case! Incidentally, Dennis is
the son-in-law of our own Don Carter.
I will be on vacation until December I".
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OCTOBER 1997 I998
Checkout
Traffic'
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12.61 I
5,538
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12,996
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