The Board of Trustees of the North Canton Public Library held a regular
meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at the library. Mr. Shoup called the
meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with the following members present: Mr. Dansizen,
Mr. Lawton, Mrs. Schiltz, Mr. Smetana. Absent: Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Zollinger.
Others: Karen Sonderman, Farilyn Buchman. Guests: Phil Stahler, Diane
Applegate, Debby Hensel.
Mr. Lawton moved, Mrs. Schiltz seconding, to accept the minutes of the March
17, 2004 meeting as presented. Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup, Smetana.
Absent: Hoover, Zollinger.
The Clerk-Treasurer’s report for March 2004 was accepted and filed for audit.
Mrs. Schiltz moved, Mr. Dansizen seconding, to make the following General Fund
account modifications:
Amount To Account From Account
Modified Number Name Number Name
$ 25,000.00 1110 Management Staff Wages 8000 Contingency
145.00 1650 Worker’s Comp 1670 Unemployment Ins.
9,000.00 3760 Other Contract Services 8000 Contingency
200.00 3920 Permits and Inspections 8000 Contingency
Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup, Smetana. Absent: Hoover, Zollinger.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mr. Lawton seconding, to accept the following gifts for
the Memorial and Gift Fund:
Mr. And Mrs. Stephen Wilkins gave $25.00 for the purchase of a book in memory
of Ruth “Becky” Tillitski
Izilla Zumkehr gave $50.00 for the purchase of materials in memory of Mary Lou
Gibbons
Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup, Smetana. Absent: Hoover, Zollinger.
The Director presented the statistical report for March 2004. Circulation
continues to increase with the month showing growth of 17% and a 9%
year-to-date increase for the first three months of the year. A special thanks
was given to the Friends of the Library for their day of people counting. Some
very interesting figures were obtained which have been shared with Department
Heads to help them with scheduling more efficiently for higher activity hours.
Some updated calculations on missing materials were presented. It was
discouraging that material thefts have continued despite having a guard on
duty during heavy use periods. It was reported that the Rotary Club of North
Canton has planted several dogwood trees at the library as part of their
Centennial celebration. They have requested mounting a sign in celebration of
this event near the trees.
Mrs. Schiltz moved, Mr. Smetana seconding, to allow the Rotary Club of North
Canton to mount a sign on the library’s front lawn for 2004 in recognition of
their donation of several dogwood trees to the library. Ayes: Dansizen,
Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup, Smetana. Absent: Hoover, Zollinger.
Mr. Dansizen, Building Committee Chair, reported that the committee met with
the Director to discuss security measures for the library. There is no
question in the committee member’s minds that with the current loss of
materials, action must be taken. Several automated security systems are being
investigated for technological advancement and aesthetic placement of security
gates.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mr. Lawton seconding, that the Director, in conjunction
with the Building Committee, be authorized to spend up to $160,000.00 from the
Permanent Improvement Fund for the purchase of an automated security system.
Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup, Smetana. Absent: Hoover, Zollinger.
Mrs. Schiltz moved, Mr. Lawton seconding, to increase the Permanent
Improvement Fund annual appropriation in account 5550 by $160,000.00. Ayes:
Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup, Smetana. Absent: Hoover, Zollinger.
The Director reported for the Art Committee that the 62nd Annual May Show
would open on May 1 and continue through June 5, 2004. The Art From The
Classrooms of the North Canton City Schools was very well attended and there
were a lot of comments on the excellence of the works on display this year. It
was reported that the permanent collection original art is currently being
appraised so that a true fair market value can be added to our insurance
policy.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mrs. Schiltz seconding, to appoint Heather Ujhazy to the
position of Head of Reference effective April 11, 2004, for 40 hours per week
at a starting hourly rate of $16.97. Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup,
Smetana. Absent: Hoover, Zollinger.
Policies on Deadly Weapons and Library Cards were presented for discussion.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mr. Lawton seconding, that the Policy on Deadly Weapons
and the Policy on Library Cards be approved as presented. Ayes: Dansizen,
Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup, Smetana. Absent: Hoover, Zollinger.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mr. Smetana seconding, approval for the sale of surplus
property to the staff or public. Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup,
Smetana. Absent: Hoover, Zollinger.
Phil Stahler, Friend of the Library representative reported that the annual
Friends Dinner was very well attended.
Diane Applegate stated that the Reference staff is looking forward to some
positive changes with the new department head.
The next regular meeting of the North Canton Public Library Board of Trustees
will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 8:00 a.m.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mrs. Schiltz seconding, to adjourn the meeting at 9:55
a.m. Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup, Smetana. Absent: Hoover,
Zollinger.
Thomas Shoup, President
Roberta Zollinger, Secretary
