The Board of Trustees of the North Canton Public
Library held a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 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. Rankin, Mr. Smetana, Mrs.
Ziarko, Mrs. Zollinger. Absent: Others: Karen Sonderman, Farilyn Buchman.
Guests: Susan Krantz.
The Oath of Office was administered to Florence
Rankin.
Mr. Lawton moved, Mr. Dansizen seconding, to accept
the minutes of the May 10, 2006 meeting as presented. Ayes: Dansizen,
Lawton, Rankin, Shoup, Smetana, Ziarko, Zollinger.
The Clerk-Treasurer’s report for May 2006 was accepted
and filed for audit.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mr. Lawton seconding, to approve
the following modifications to the General Fund appropriation;
| |
To Account |
From Account |
| $ 525.00 |
3560 Equipment Rental |
8000 Contingency |
|
3.00 |
7930 Toys and Games |
8000 Contingency |
| 2,500.00 |
7100 Dues and Memberships |
8000 Contingency |
Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Rankin, Shoup, Smetana, Ziarko,
Zollinger.
Mrs. Ziarko moved, Mr. Lawton seconding, to make the
following increases to the Memorial and Gift fund appropriation, to allow
for spending of recent gift income;
$ 1,500.00 Increase to account 2110 Misc Program
Supplies
$ 1,000.00 Increase to account 3765 Contract Services
Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Rankin, Shoup, Smetana, Ziarko,
Zollinger.
Mrs. Zollinger moved, Mrs. Ziarko seconding, to accept
the following gifts for the Memorial and Gift Fund;
ACME Community Cash rebate program gave $304.68
AlterCare of Canton gave $20.00 in appreciation for a program
Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Rankin, Shoup, Smetana, Ziarko,
Zollinger.
The Director presented the statistical and usage
reports for May 2006. There was a 6% increase in circulation for the month.
Thanks to the objections from the public, including the many resolutions
from public libraries and other local government agencies, the proposed TEL
amendment has been removed from the November ballot. There is currently a
group collecting signatures to have an amendment added to the ballot that
would increase the Ohio minimum wage to $6.85 per hour, and would add
requirements to the open records and reporting requirements. The
reconfiguration of the state’s seven regional library cooperatives into four
is nearly complete. We will be part of the North East Ohio Regional Library
System (NEO-RLS). Membership in this group will assist us with technology
support and provide opportunities for continuing education.
Mr. Shoup announced the following standing committee
appointments for 2006.
| Art: |
Mr. Smetana |
Personnel: |
Mr. Shoup |
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Mrs. Rankin |
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Mr. Smetana |
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Mrs. Zollinger |
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Mrs. Ziarko |
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| Building: |
Mr. Dansizen |
Nominating: |
Mrs. Zollinger |
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Mr. Lawton |
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Mr. Dansizen |
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Mrs. Rankin |
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Mrs. Ziarko |
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| Budget & |
Mrs. Zollinger |
Future |
Mr. Dansizen |
| Finance: |
Mr. Lawton |
Planning: |
Mr. Lawton |
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Mr. Shoup |
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Mr. Smetana |
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Records Retention: Mr.
Shoup |
On June 16, the show Digitally Speaking opened in the
gallery. A collection of digital photography by Chris Marrow of Stow is
complemented by a display of hand blown glass art created by North Canton’s
John Boyette.
Mr. Dansizen, Future Planning Committee Chair,
reported that they have been meeting to review the vision of the library and
to look at current issues of usage and facility needs. Several meetings with
the staff, as well as a public survey, have been planned in order to collect
input from as many people as possible. The committee plans on focusing on
the specific issues that are the most important.
Mr. Dansizen moved, Mr. Lawton seconding, to approve
the revised Policy on Time Cards, in order to reflect the changes created by
the implementation of the automated time keeping system. Ayes: Dansizen,
Lawton, Rankin, Shoup, Smetana, Ziarko, Zollinger.
Sue Krantz, Public Service staff member, reported on
some of the positive comments that have been received from the public.
The next regular meeting of the North Canton Public
Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2006.
Mrs. Ziarko moved, Mr. Lawton seconding, to adjourn
the meeting at 8:43 a.m. Ayes: Dansizen, Lawton, Rankin, Shoup, Smetana,
Ziarko, Zollinger.
Thomas Shoup, President
Roberta Zollinger, Secretary
