The Board of Trustees of the North Canton Public Library held a regular
meeting on Monday, June 18, 2007 at the library. Mr. Shoup called the
meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with the following members present: Mr.
Shoup, Mrs. Rankin, Mr. Dansizen, and Mrs. Ziarko, Mr. Smetana, and Mrs.
Zollinger. Others: Karen Sonderman, Kelly Kroll, Jo Ann Simon.
Guests: Diane Applegate and Kathy Babik, plus staff and over 35
other guests. Mrs. Ziarko arrived at 8:05 a.m. Triad Architects and Karen
Sonderman conducted a presentation explaining their findings from a space
utilization study. The Business meeting began at 8:40 a.m.
Mrs. Sonderman explained “Looking at Relocating the Art Class Program”
(attached). Mr. Shoup stated that copies of the Triad Architect
findings would be available to staff, and the public. Mr. Shoup also added
that he understands the desire for everyone to have their “dedicated space”
but at this time, the library has limited resources and we all must share
space. All findings, communications, and public comments will be
turned over to the Building Committee which consists of Mr. Dansizen, Mrs.
Rankin and Mr. Shoup.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mrs. Ziarko seconding, to accept the minutes of the
May 17, 2007 meeting. Ayes: Rankin, Shoup, Ziarko,
Zollinger, Smetana, and Dansizen.
Report of the Clerk-Treasurer:
Mrs. Kroll reviewed the financial report for the month of May. The
cash balance in all funds was about $917,300.00, and encumbrances were about
$170,400.00. The ending balance in all funds was about $746,800.00.
Month to date revenues in all funds was about $200,000.00 and year to date
was about $964,000.00. Month to date expenses for all funds were about
$141,600.00. We have spent approximately $789,500.00 year to date.
Also, Mrs. Kroll submitted the investment report for May 2007 (attached).
The Clerk-Treasurer’s report for May, 2007 was accepted and filed for audit.
Mrs. Zollinger moved, Mr. Dansizen seconding, to accept the following
gifts for the Memorial and Gift Fund:
General Fund – Michelle Cimprich donated $6.75 from the January Gallery
Show – 5/03/2007
Michelle Waakles donated $36.75 from the May Show at the Gallery
-5/23/2007
Memorial & Gift Fund – Acme Fresh Market donated $129.31 (from register
receipts) – 5/16/2007
Canton Women’s Club donated $25.00 – 5/29/2007
Ayes: Shoup, Ziarko, Rankin, Zollinger, Smetana, and Dansizen.
Report of the Director: (see Director’s Report – May, 2007 –
attached).
Committee Reports:
Building - Discussion concerning vent in the men’s restroom.
Art – Mr. Dansizen, Chairman of the Building Committee and Mr. Smetana,
Chairman of the Art Committee reported that this has been a very productive
meeting. They have heard great comments and will consider each comment
at their respective meetings.
Budget & Finance – None
Personnel – Mrs. Sonderman reported the curator position applications
dead-line is Friday, June 22, 2007.
Future Planning – None
Nominating - The vacant Board of Trustee position of Skip Lawton needs to
be filled. The Board will convene at the end of the meeting in executive
session for discussion and recommendation for a new member.
Negotiating – None
Communications – (attached):
a. Application letter to serve on the Board
from Robert A. Fonte
b. Application letter to serve on the Board
from Barbara L. Jackson
c. E-mail from Irene T. Rodriguez>
d. E-mail from Shawn Watters
e. E-mail from Lynn Digby
f. E-mail from Kim Ricchetti
g. E-mail from Pat Harshman
h. E-mail from Terri Bender Greenwald
i. E-mail from Anastasia Glavas
j. E-mail from Sara Shelton
k. E-mail from Michael Swope
l. E-mail from Laura Cantini
m. E-mail from Sarah Shumaker
Old Business – None
New Business:
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mr. Rankin seconding, to adjourn the meeting to
Executive session at 9:50 a.m. to discuss a recommendation for the Board
vacancy. Ayes: Shoup, Dansizen, Rankin, Ziarko, Zollinger, and
Smetana.
Regular session resumed at 10:12 a.m.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mr. Smetana seconding, to submit the name of Mr.
Robert Fonte to the North Canton Board of Education for the unexpired term
of Mr. Skip Lawton to the North Canton Board of Trustees with a term ending
December 31, 2010. Ayes: Shoup, Dansizen, Rankin, Ziarko,
Zollinger, and Smetana.
Mrs. Ziarko moved, Mrs. Zollinger seconding, to approve increases in
appropriations in the 201 Memorial & Gift fund:
201-5-2111 Adult Program
Supplies
$400.00
201-5-2112 Juvenile Program Supplies
$400.00
201-5-2113 Young Adult Program Supplies $400.00
Total
$1200.00
From $1200.00 donation received from Friends of the Library. Ayes:
Shoup, Dansizen, Ziarko, Rankin, Zollinger, and Smetana.
Staff Presentation- None
Public Presentation- Some comments from those in attendance were made
prior to the start of the business meeting. Mrs. Sonderman explained
that any staff members having questions or concerns regarding the space
utilization study upon review should speak to their department heads.
The next regular meeting of the North Canton Public Library Board of
Trustees will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. at the
library.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mrs. Ziarko seconding, to adjourn the meeting at
10:15 a.m. Ayes: Shoup, Dansizen, Smetana, Ziarko, Zollinger and
Rankin
Thomas Shoup, President
Roberta Zollinger, Secretary
