The meeting came to order at 7:00 PM, those present were Susan Landreth, Marian Whitfield, Orland Snedeker, Evert Lehman, Bill Wilkinson, Bob Johnessee, and Pat Canaday. Sally Bruckert and Marvin Rensing called - excused absence.
Marian made the motion to accept the secretary’s report as submitted, seconded by Evert, motion passed.
Bob made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted, seconded by Pat, motion passed.
Librarian’s
report:
Susan introduced Elden Duelm as a representative of “Friends of the Library.” They have a meeting scheduled next Tuesday to establish a board and elect officers. They will be a group of eight people forming a structured, tax-free organization to support the library and the board.
Susan announced we had received the grant. A short discussion followed detailing how the money would be used.
There will be a grant available for six or seven libraries, to be used to, train the trainer, on repairing books.
Pat made the motion, to change the fax rate to be the same fee as the Gazette, $2.00 for up to 4 pages, each additional page $.50. Effective December l, 2006, seconded by Bob, motion passed.
Bob made the motion to pay Kim for requested vacation and let her work the hours for this calendar year, Marian seconded, motion passed.
Susan was instructed to go through the timesheets and turn in all unused vacation time to Marian, so all employees can be paid before the end of the calendar year.
Pat was asked to send thank you notes to Doris Enke, Herman Landreth and Don and Jeanne Marsh., for their donations to the Library.
Susan reported there would be a new schedule of fees from Gatenet (automated system).
Our fee will be $3000 with a possible reduction of $333., because Susan is a catalog-buddy.
Building Committee Report: Bob will get the grant papers signed. We can eliminate the General Contractor, and act as our own in the hiring of sub-contractors.
Pat was authorized to get more information on creating a cookbook to sell, raising money for building fund.
Salaries and reviews with goals and objectives will be discussed in the January meeting.
New Business: Oaths of office were signed by those present and will be sent to the state library, and county clerk’s office.
Suggestions
for person to take over Bob Landreth’s
chair on the board were Bob
Hozian, and Norma Heal. Bob and Orland were
asked to discuss this with the parties to discover if they are willing.
Everyone was asked to contact candidates and ascertain if they are willing to
serve. These will be discussed in the January meeting.
Marvin made the motion to adjourn, Bob seconded, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:05PM