HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-02 Library Commission Summary KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM
JANUARY 2, 2001
7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
ITEM 3:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 5, 2000
ITEM 5'
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 6'
REPORTS
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Director
Friends of the Library
City Council Liaison
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8:
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Alaska Native Community
ITEM 9'
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
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Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 6 and 20, 2000.
Updated Membership List
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM
JANUARY 2, 2001
7:30 P.M.
CHAIRMAN BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/!~ ROLL CALL
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the roll was confirmed
as follows'
Present:
Absent:
Others Present:
Public'
Brown, Heus, Rodes, Peters,
Brenckle, Amen
City Clerk Freas, Councilman Moore, Director Jankowska,
Contract Secretary Shalev
Emily DeForest
It was noted Lorene Forbes requested not to be reappointed to the Commission.
ITEM 2:
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
MOTION:
Commissioner Rodes MOVED to nominate Chairman Peters as Library Commission
Chair and Commissioner Brown SECONDED. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to nominate Commissioner Heus as Vice Chair and
Commissioner Rodes SECONDED. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3'
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Heus requested the library expansion be discussed as Item 7a.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED for approval of the amended agenda. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 5, 2000
MOTION:
Commissioner Heus MOVED to approve the minutes of December 5, 2000 and
Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 6: REPORTS
6a. Director- - Jankowska reported the following'
· The library received a state grant for $6,300.00. More stipulations have
been added. In addition to prior mandates, the library director must now establish a
collections policy and is required to attend at least one educational event. A broad
discussion took place in regard to the added stipulations and the overall grant
process.
· She applied for an E-Rate discount for the 2001/2 Internet service.
· The ACLU will legally challenge legislation recently adopted by Congress
that would mandate the use of blocking software on computers in public libraries.
Jankowska mentioned a message from the state librarian said to disregard news of
impending implementations as at the present time funding is low and the rules of
what will be blocked are vague.
· A review of the need for a new central computer server which would allow
the library computers to go through whether or not censorship filters must be added.
Such a server would also act as a simplified way to manage the library network as it is
beneficial for the library to have one server to perform routine tasks such as backups
and program upgrades. In addition, a new server would prevent the public from
obtaining access to library files and downloading files. A lengthy conversation
regarding the best approach for obtaining funding for a server took place. Councilman
Moore stated he would take the matter to Council once the Finance Director returns.
Moore will then advise the Commission on what option is best. Jankowska also spoke
at length regarding the timing of the installation of a firewall and DSL.
· If funding permits, the Library would like to purchase more DVD's.
6b. Friends of the Library-- Commissioner Heus reported the following:
· The Holiday Open House held on December 14 was a success. Perhaps
not as many people attended but it seemed that all stayed longer.
· The building fund raffle generated about $3,500 and the total is near
$66,000.00. They will now be looking into how to hold it (CD, Mutual Fund, etc.).
Heus also commented on the need to have a small reserve of funds available for
immediate access.
· The "Home Tea" membership drive will be underway soon.
6c. City Council Liaison- - Councilman Moore reported the following:
· The vacant commission seat received only one application. He inquired if
Emily DeForest was interested. DeForest replied she was concerned it could create a
conflict of interest to be a commissioner due to her previous and extensive knowledge
and contact. Concerns were aired and it was decided that DeForest's application
would not create a conflict of interest. She stated she would have her application
turned in by the following morning.
ITEM 7:
OLD BUSINESS- - Library Expansion
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Commissioner Heus commented she was concerned about the process the Friends of
the Library might take in order to receive funding for the library expansion. A broad
discussion regarding this topic took place and was concluded by all that the Friends of
the Library should be kept appraised of any discussions and changes made by the
Commission.
ITEM 8'
NEW BUSINESS- - Alaska Native Community
Jankowska reported on the topic of the library establishing a more active relationship
with the native community. NOt much work had been on this yet but she was
planning to contact Native leaders to see if there was interest. City Clerk Freas
commented that Rita Smagge from the Kenaitze Tribe would be a good source of
information and guidance. Councilman Moore said he spoke to Smagge by chance
and she was very responsive. He further suggested Jankowska and Smagge meet
alone to determine interests and activities before coming to the Commission with the
information. Jankowska will contact Smagge in the near future.
ITEM 9'
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Peters- - Expressed thanks for being voted Chairman.
Heus - - Expressed thanks for being voted Vice Chair and requested email
addresses to be added on the Commission membership list. Freas explained it was up
to the members whether they wanted their emaJl addresses included on the list and
noted the lists are public information.
Brown -- Thanked Peters and Heus for taking on the responsibilities of chair
and vice chair.
Rodes -- Stated she thought the meeting was very educational and interesting.
ITEM 10'
INFORMATION
10a.
10b.
Kenai City Council Agendas of December 6 and 20, 2000
Updated Membership List
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Rodes SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'45p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Sharon Gaudet Shalev, Contract Secretary
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JANUARY 2,2001
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