The Board of Trustees of the North Canton Public Library
held a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at the library. Mr. Shoup
called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with the following members present:
Mr. Dansizen, Mrs. Hoover, Mr. Lawton, Mrs. Schiltz. Absent: Mr. Smetana, Mrs.
Zollinger. Others: Karen Sonderman, Farilyn Buchman. Guests: Linda Bayman,
Dolores Albrecht, Susan Vancavage.
Mr. Lawton moved, Mrs. Hoover seconding, to accept the
minutes of the January 21, 2004 meeting as presented. Ayes: Dansizen, Hoover,
Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup. Absent: Smetana, Zollinger.
The Clerk-Treasurer’s reports for January and February 2004
were accepted and filed for audit.
Mrs. Schiltz moved, Mr. Dansizen seconding, to accept the
General Fund gift of $20.00 from The Waterford for the purchase of a talking
book. Ayes: Dansizen, Hoover, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup. Absent: Smetana,
Zollinger.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mr. Lawton seconding to accept the
Permanent Improvement Fund gift of $28,634.73 from the North Canton Library
Associations. Ayes: Dansizen, Hoover, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup. Absent:
Smetana, Zollinger.
Mrs. Hoover moved, Mrs. Schiltz seconding, to accept the
following gifts for the Memorial and Gift Fund:
David Serra gave the book Nelles Guide; Sweden by Gerhard Lemmer, in memory of Dagmar Obergwargo
The Friends of the Library
made the following gift purchases: 100 metal folding chairs with a hanging
storage cart, two magazine display racks for the young adult area, two manual
push sweepers and a selection of book marks for public distribution
Ayes: Dansizen, Hoover, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup. Absent:
Smetana, Zollinger.
The Director presented the statistical reports for January
and February 2004. A 7% increase over January 2003 and a 10% increase over
February 2003 have lead to an 8% Year-To-Date increase. Service and Program
statistics show continued increases in use of the library. The Board was
updated on some pending state legislation. It was reported that the Fire
Marshal completed his inspection and several minor repairs were needed.
A LOGO Committee is being formed to design a new Library
Logo that would be more recognizable to the community. It is hoped that a
member of the board will volunteer to be on the committee.
The recent problem with increased theft of library
materials was discussed. Several new security measures have been added,
including the hiring of a security service to provide a guard during after
school and weekend hours, no bags in the audiovisual area, and alarms being
installed on all emergency exit only doors. The Building Committee will be
working on a plan for a security system, with the Director.
Mr. Dansizen, Building Committee Chair, showed the North
Canton Chamber of Commerce plaque, which was presented to the library as the
most improved facility with a staff of over 20.
Mrs. Hoover, Art Committee Chair, stated that the Art From
the Classrooms of the North Canton City Schools has been a very good series this
year. This show will continue through April 18, 2004.
Dolores Albrecht, staff member, stated that the staff is
appalled at the amount of theft that has been taking place in the library
recently. She reported that the staff is anxious to help with the problem any
way they can.
Linda Bayman, staff member, reported that the Friends of
the Library Spring Dinner is coming soon, and an August summer book sale has
been scheduled.
Mrs. Hoover moved, Mr. Dansizen seconding, to adjourn to
executive session at 9:00 a.m. to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Dansizen Aye
Mrs. Hoover Aye
Mr. Lawton Aye
Mrs. Schiltz Aye
Mr. Shoup Aye
Mr. Smetana Absent
Mrs. Zollinger Absent
Mrs. Hoover left the meeting.
Regular session reconvened at 9:44 a.m.
Mr. Lawton moved, Mrs. Schiltz seconding, to place Maria
Meymarian on extended leave for medical reasons, at her current rate of pay, as
an inactive Department Head, until such a time as her paid leave time is
exhausted. Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup. Absent: Hoover, Smetana,
Zollinger.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mr. Lawton seconding, to hire Kastner,
Westman and Wilkins Attorneys at Law, for collective bargaining negotiations.
Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup. Absent: Hoover, Smetana, Zollinger.
The next regular meeting of the North Canton Public Library
Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 8:00 a.m.
Mrs. Schiltz moved, Mr. Lawton seconding, to adjourn the
meeting at 9:46 a.m. Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Schiltz, Shoup. Absent: Hoover,
Smetana, Zollinger.
Thomas Shoup, President
Roberta Zollinger, Secretary
