August 2006 Board Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Wayne County Public Library
Tuesday, August 15, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
Doylestown Community Park
CALL TO ORDER: Power called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Present: Richard Shisler, Carroll Meyer, Brain Questel, Kevin Power, Margo Broehl, Doug Drushal
Absent: Ruth Crowley
Also Present: Greg Lubelski, Director; Jennifer Shatzer, Assistant Director; Katherine Long, Clerk-Treasurer; Donna Teece, Clerk-Treasurer Assistant; Ted Bogner, Construction Manager; Sherry Hatter-Miller, Circulation Manager; Linda Davis, Public Services Manager; John Haven, Facilities Coordinator; Pat Pond, Doylestown Manager;2 guests.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: A guest asked for an update on the display case. Drushal invited the guests to the next operation committee meeting where this issue will be discussed.
PRESENTATION: Pat Pond, the new Doylestown Branch Manager, discussed various programs available at the Branch. She expressed a desire to attract more young adults into the library, and feels that even though their present space is limited; the branch provides full service to the community.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Broehl moved and Questel seconded to approve the July 18th regular Board meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE MINUTES: There were none.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER UPDATE: Bogner provided an update on construction of the new Liberty St. building. Construction project is on time. The concrete foundation, block below grade, and sub concrete masonry walls have been completed. Water and fire alarm lines to Grant St. have been installed. Interior underground plumbing has been installed and inspected. Conduit for electrical lines is now being laid.
Four change orders were accepted by the Board. Broehl moved to accept the following change orders, Drushal seconded.
Change #200-03: Additional Internal Foundation Drains-to allow for the maximum amount of drainage.
Change #200-04: New 6” Sanitary Sewer-after inspection of the existing sewer line, it was determined a new line would prevent future failure.
Change #300-01: Remove and replace bad soil as directed by Professional Services Industries.
Change #300-02: Delete Fire Retardant Treatment for Roof Trusses: The fire retardant system lies with the 1 hour fire proof drywall and the elimination of fire retardant on the trusses is not a safety issue.
The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Year 2006 cumulative statistical report shows an 8% increase in circulation.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Narrative report as distributed.
Shatzer had nothing to add to her report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance and Audit:
July 2006 Bank Reconciliation: Shisler moved to approve the July bank reconciliation; Broehl seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
July 2006 Financials: Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Actual Revenue and Expenditures:
Total Encumbrances at July 31, 2006:
General Fund $ 688,652.43
Liberty Street Fund $8,692,568.76
Larwill Fund $ 50,000.00
Donation Fund $ 87.00
Shisler moved to accept the balance sheet and income statement, and Broehl seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
July 2006 Accounts Payable and Payroll: Shisler moved to approve July payroll and accounts payable; Broehl seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Resolution #21 – July 2006 Donations: Shisler moved to accept Resolution #21, and Questel seconded. Roll call passed the motion unanimously.
Resolution #22 – Appropriation modifications of donations for the restoration of the Baker’s Map and fair gifts. Money will be moved from donation fund revenue to donation fund expenditure. Shisler moved to accept the resolution, and Drushal seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Facilities:
New library project is on time and on budget.
Broehl discussed the acquisition and demolition of the Dalton property. Broehl asked for authorization to offer the shed on the property for sale by sealed bid. John Haven and Jake Skalsky will be removing the windows, doors and some light fixtures to be donated to Habitat for Humanity and the Historical Society will be taking the tombstone to be placed in its proper home. Broehl moved to authorize the sealed bid and donation of items to Habitat for Humanity and Historical Society. Drushal seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The house will then be demolished due to it being structurally unsafe. Haven is in the process of getting bids. The area will be prepared for use as a parking lot.
Broehl stated that the Doylestown is waiting on the EPA results on the monitoring wells for the Killian building.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was none.
NEW BUSINESS: No new business.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: A guest commented that controversial displays should not be located near the childrens area and suggested that both sides of an issue may want to be represented.
ADJOURNMENT: Meyer moved to adjourn the meeting, with Shisler seconding adjournment at 8:19 P.M.
August 2006 Board Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Wayne County Public Library
Tuesday, August 15, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
Doylestown Community Park
CALL TO ORDER: Power called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Present: Richard Shisler, Carroll Meyer, Brain Questel, Kevin Power, Margo Broehl, Doug Drushal
Absent: Ruth Crowley
Also Present: Greg Lubelski, Director; Jennifer Shatzer, Assistant Director; Katherine Long, Clerk-Treasurer; Donna Teece, Clerk-Treasurer Assistant; Ted Bogner, Construction Manager; Sherry Hatter-Miller, Circulation Manager; Linda Davis, Public Services Manager; John Haven, Facilities Coordinator; Pat Pond, Doylestown Manager;2 guests.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: A guest asked for an update on the display case. Drushal invited the guests to the next operation committee meeting where this issue will be discussed.
PRESENTATION: Pat Pond, the new Doylestown Branch Manager, discussed various programs available at the Branch. She expressed a desire to attract more young adults into the library, and feels that even though their present space is limited; the branch provides full service to the community.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Broehl moved and Questel seconded to approve the July 18th regular Board meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE MINUTES: There were none.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER UPDATE: Bogner provided an update on construction of the new Liberty St. building. Construction project is on time. The concrete foundation, block below grade, and sub concrete masonry walls have been completed. Water and fire alarm lines to Grant St. have been installed. Interior underground plumbing has been installed and inspected. Conduit for electrical lines is now being laid.
Four change orders were accepted by the Board. Broehl moved to accept the following change orders, Drushal seconded.
Change #200-03: Additional Internal Foundation Drains-to allow for the maximum amount of drainage.
Change #200-04: New 6” Sanitary Sewer-after inspection of the existing sewer line, it was determined a new line would prevent future failure.
Change #300-01: Remove and replace bad soil as directed by Professional Services Industries.
Change #300-02: Delete Fire Retardant Treatment for Roof Trusses: The fire retardant system lies with the 1 hour fire proof drywall and the elimination of fire retardant on the trusses is not a safety issue.
The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Year 2006 cumulative statistical report shows an 8% increase in circulation.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Narrative report as distributed.
Shatzer had nothing to add to her report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance and Audit:
July 2006 Bank Reconciliation: Shisler moved to approve the July bank reconciliation; Broehl seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
July 2006 Financials: Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Actual Revenue and Expenditures:
Total Encumbrances at July 31, 2006:
General Fund $ 688,652.43
Liberty Street Fund $8,692,568.76
Larwill Fund $ 50,000.00
Donation Fund $ 87.00
Shisler moved to accept the balance sheet and income statement, and Broehl seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
July 2006 Accounts Payable and Payroll: Shisler moved to approve July payroll and accounts payable; Broehl seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Resolution #21 – July 2006 Donations: Shisler moved to accept Resolution #21, and Questel seconded. Roll call passed the motion unanimously.
Resolution #22 – Appropriation modifications of donations for the restoration of the Baker’s Map and fair gifts. Money will be moved from donation fund revenue to donation fund expenditure. Shisler moved to accept the resolution, and Drushal seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Facilities:
New library project is on time and on budget.
Broehl discussed the acquisition and demolition of the Dalton property. Broehl asked for authorization to offer the shed on the property for sale by sealed bid. John Haven and Jake Skalsky will be removing the windows, doors and some light fixtures to be donated to Habitat for Humanity and the Historical Society will be taking the tombstone to be placed in its proper home. Broehl moved to authorize the sealed bid and donation of items to Habitat for Humanity and Historical Society. Drushal seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The house will then be demolished due to it being structurally unsafe. Haven is in the process of getting bids. The area will be prepared for use as a parking lot.
Broehl stated that the Doylestown is waiting on the EPA results on the monitoring wells for the Killian building.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was none.
NEW BUSINESS: No new business.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: A guest commented that controversial displays should not be located near the childrens area and suggested that both sides of an issue may want to be represented.
ADJOURNMENT: Meyer moved to adjourn the meeting, with Shisler seconding adjournment at 8:19 P.M.