HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-03 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
January 3, 1989 7:30 PM
Library Activity Room
Kenai Community Library
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 1, 1988
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. OLD BUSINESS
a. Summer Program Report
b. Other
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Budget
b. Other
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7 . CORRESPONDENCE
Chairwoman Heus read the letter she had received from City Manager
Bill Brighton regarding "Minutes of Meetings" to the City Council.
8. OLD BUSINESS
Chairwoman brought up as a point of information the fact that some
of the Commissioners terms will be expiring. She noted that if they
wanted to continue to serve on the Library Commission they should
notify Mayor John Williams. Susan Smalley said that she may not be
serving on the Library Commission if she is appointed to another
Board of Directors but will notify the Commission accordingly.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Budget
After much discussion by all Commissioners attending and reviewing
the ~-Ci~t~£oilf Kena~i~.',.s~ Statement of Expenditures,Encumbrances &
Appropriations, all Commissioners felt it was in order to support
the request for a clerk position for the library. Emily Deforest
said the budget req.uest will be completed by 2-15-89. It was
suggested that she include a breakdown of the number of volunteer
hours that are given° to the library. She.said .that all her volunteers
are working~ more than they should but because they feel the need
to complete their work,many are,she felt, doing much more than their
Share,. and the need for another. . full time person is 'evident.
10. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Susan Smalley said the book sale will be held in April at. the Kenai
Mall. Also it was mentioned that the Boys and Girls'~Club that is
now in the area will be a tremendous success because of the need.
Doug Emery,Janice Rodes,Carol Brenckle,Kathy Heus,Paul Turner commented
the need was evident 'for another paid person at the library and again
said that this should be emphasized.
CommissiOner Doug Emery made the motion to adjourn with Janice Rodes
seconding. All were in favor,and the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned 8-24 pm.
f~ the City of Kenailng Secret-~~ry
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