APL Social Networking   Have a question? E-NewsletterLet's keep in touch!Sign up for the APL eNewsletter and we  |
1977 Minutes
____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
JANUARY 17, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Monday, January 17, 1977 at 4pm in the Redbud Room of the Library. Trustees present were Chester Bechtel, Paul Newbern, Joyce Foggs, Catharine Larmore and Louie H. Shearer. Also present were David Bucove, library director, Rosemary Stoops, from the Business Office, Nancy Hawes from the Anderson Herald and Betty Pearson from the Anderson Daily Bulletin.
Mrs. Shearer, president, opened the meeting with a request for a motion on the minutes of the December 16 and December 21, 1976 board meetings. A motion was made by Mrs. Foggs to approve the minutes, with the following information to be added:
The motion made by Mr. Bodenhorn at the December 16, 1976 meeting concerning the raise in the non-resident library card fees should have read--The non-resident family unit fee, which would include all services of the library, except use of 16mm films would be $50.00. The fee for persons residing in another library district with which we do not have a reciprocal borrower's agreement and Monroe Township, Madison County would be $12.50.
At the December 21, 1976 board meeting, the contract for the demolition of the buildings located at 1022, 1024, 1028 & 1030 Meridian Street, 1025 through 1039 Main Street and 28 East 11th Street, Anderson, Indiana (known as the Masonic Temple, J.C. Penny's, Knights of Pythias buildings and Wilma's Restaurant) was awarded to M.H.C. Excavating and Demolition of Hartford City, Indiana for $28,650.00.
This motion, made by Mrs. Foggs, was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Newbern moved that the bills be allowed for payment as he had reviewed and initialed them. This was seconded by Mr. Bechtel and was unanimously passed by the board.
With election of officers next on the agenda, Mr. Bechtel made a motion to retain the present officers, en masse for the coming year. After discussion this was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously approved by the members of the library board.
Mr. Newbern made the motion to cast an unanimous vote for the ballot of President, Louie H. Shearer; Vice-President, Joyce Foggs; Secretary, Catharine Larmore; and Treasurer, Paul Newbern. This was seconded by Mr. Bechtel and the officers were re-elected for the year of 1977.
Mr. Bucove was given an announcement that the Anderson schools would be closed again on Tuesday, January 18 making it seven consecutive days, because of the extreme cold and hazardous road conditions. He also stated that the hours for the Main library building had been curtailed, with the building closing at 5 and 5:30pm. The Bookmobiles have been called off the road until the weather breaks and the road conditions improve.
There was a general discussion about the progress of the demolition of the buildings and satisfaction was expressed with the work of the M.H.C. Demolition and Excavating, Inc. A motion was made by Mrs. Larmore to adjourn the library board meeting. This was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously approved by the board.
The Board of Finance of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library , met January 17, 1977 in the Redbud Room of the library at the close of the Board of Trustees regular meeting. Trustees present were Mrs. Louie H. Shearer, Mrs. Catharine Larmore, Mrs. Joyce Foggs, Mr. Chester Bechtel and Mr. Paul Newbern. Also present were David Bucove, library director, Rosemary Stoops, from the Business Office, Nancy Hawes from the Anderson Herald and Betty Pearson from the Anderson Daily Bulletin.
The meeting was called to order by the president of the library board, Mrs. Shearer.
Mr. Newbern, by virtue of his being treasurer of the library board was automatically named Secretary of the Board of Finance. It was the unanimous desire of the board that Mrs. Shearer be named president of the Board of Finance.
There being no further business, the motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Newbern and seconded by Mr. Bechtel. ____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
February 17, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public I Library met Thursday evening, February 17, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room I of the library. Trustees present were Mr. Chester Bechtel, Mr. Kenneth Bodenhorn, Mrs. Joyce Foggs, Mrs. Catharine Larmore, Mr. Paul Newbern and Mrs. Louie Shearer. Also present were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, office manager, Jackie Rosen from the Anderson Herald, Betty Pearson from the Anderson Daily Bulletin and Jim Scott from WHBU Broadcasting.
Mrs. Shearer, president opened the meeting with a request for a motion on the minutes of the January 17, 1977 board meeting. Mrs. Foggs moved to approve the minutes as mailed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously passed by the board.
After reviewing the bills and initialing the claims, Mr. Newbern noted a correction to be made on the list of bills in the amount column. Mr. Newbern moved to allow the bills as listed with the exception of the amount for Emery Pratt Co., which should read $160.52, not $16.53 as listed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bechtel and unanimously approved by the board.
Mrs. Shearer read a Resolution to transfer Library Operating Funds: $255.00 from appropriation #52 to appropriation #54. Mr. Newbern made a motion to allow the transfer of funds. Mr. Bodenhorn seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
A copy of a letter from the Indiana State Library was presented to the board approving the application for L.S.C.A. Funds for Project Outreach. There was a discussion about what kind of service will be extended through this project, to which the bookmobile will service and if there will be specially trained personnel to handle the special service. The board was very pleased with the progressive development of this project. Mrs. Shearer and Mrs. Larmore signed the contracts which will be returned to the Indiana State Library to start the funding of the project for a period from May 1, 1977 through April 30, 1978.
Mrs. Foggs made a motion to adopt a Resolution to allow the signature of any one of four persons to be accepted for gaining entry into the safe deposit vault at the Anderson Banking Company. The four people are to be Louie Shearer, Paul Newbern, David Bucove and Donna Cumberland. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bechtel and unanimously approved by the board.
Mrs. Shearer explained she is not happy with the overdue procedure of the library. She stated that at one time an off duty police officer was hired to go to the home of patrons to collect overdue books and it was very profitable as the officer sometimes returned with over $100.00 worth of books. Mrs. Shearer feels with the cost of books today being so high, this procedure might be considered again. Mr. Bucove stated today most of the lost books are because patrons' have moved away and did not leave a forwarding address.
Mr. Newbern moved to adjourn and Mr. Bodenhorn seconded the motion. It was unanimously passed by the board. ____________________________________________________________________ Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
March 17, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, March 17, 1977 at 7:30p.m. in the Staff Room of the library. Trustees present were Mrs. Larmore, Mrs. Shearer, Mr. Bechtel, Mr. Bodenhorn, and Mr. Newbern. Also present were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, office manager, Rob Prillaman from the Anderson Herald and Jim Scott from WHBU Broadcasting.
Mrs. Shearer, president, opened the meeting with a request for a motion on the minutes of the February 17, 1977 meeting. Mr. Bechtel moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the bills and initialed the claims. The bills all being in order, Mr. Newbern moved to allow the bills as listed. Mrs. Larmore seconded the motion and it was passed by the board.
There being no further business, Mr. Bechtel moved to adjourn. ____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
APRIL 21, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, April 21, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud room of the library. Trustees present were Joyce Foggs, Catharine Larmore, Carmela Peck, Louie Shearer and Chester Bechtel. Also present were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, office manager, Burton McClintock, library attorney, Rob Prellaman, Anderson Herald reporter, Betty Pearson, Dailey Bulletin reporter and Jim Scott, WHBU Broadcasting reporter.
Mrs. Shearer, president, opened the meeting with a request for a motion on the minutes of the March 17, 1977 meeting. Mr. Bechtel moved to accept the minutes as mailed. Mrs. Peck seconded the motion and was passed unanimously by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the bills and initialed the claims approving the bills for payment. Mrs. Larmore moved to allow the bills as listed for payment. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Shearer read a Resolution to appropriate additional funds of $28,540.00 for Library Services and Construction Act Fund. Mr. Bechtel moved to approve the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Larmore and unanimously passed by the board.
A letter was presented to the board explaining the need to apply for state funds. To be able to receive state funds in 1977, a letter requesting the funds must be signed by the Board of Trustees and returned to the State Board of Tax Commissioners by May 1, 1977. Mrs. Foggs made a motion for the board to apply for state revenue sharing funds. Mr. Bechtel seconded the motion and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Bucove explained the delay of the demolition was no fault of the company, but that the severe weather earlier in January and February and the moving of telephone lines from the alley by Indiana Bell Telephone Co. had held up the work at the demolition site. It has been discovered since MHC Demolition did issue a certified check ($28,685.00-full amount of the bid) for a performance bond in place of a bond executed by a surety company; the cash bond must be held for one year after work is completed. Mr. Bucove would like to contact the State Board of Accounts to have the cash bond reduced, feeling this sum unfair to MHC Demolition.
The Board of Trustees received copies of the editorial which appeared in the Anderson Herald and copies of Mr. Bucove's letter sent to the editor in response to, the editorial. Copies of Dr. Woodall's letter which appeared in the Dailey Bulletin and the letter Mr. Bucove sent to Dr. Woodall, was received by the board. Mr. Bucove read a portion of the law under which the library operates in response to the letter received from Dr. Woodall. In response to the editorial in the Anderson Herald, Mrs. Shearer felt the library board could not take this type of publication lying down. Mr. Bechtel agreed with Mrs. Shearer.
It was announced the ILA and ILTA District III meeting will be held May 12, 1977 at New Castle Public Library.
At the inquiring of the news media, "At this time, no final date has been set for waiting for an answer from Redevelopment about the exchange of properties. The board would like to settle as soon as possible. The lease for the annex is up May 1979, at which time the annex personnel and equipment will be moved to the main library, creating a condition of mere storage at the main library building. So work on the new building must begin as soon as possible.
There being no further business, Mrs. Larmore moved to adjourn. ____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MAY 19, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday afternoon, May 19, 1977 at 4:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were: Louie Shearer, Joyce Foggs, Catharine Larmore, Paul Newbern, Carmela Peck and Chester Bechtel. Also present were David Bucove, director Georgetta Roudebush, office manager, Rob Prillaman, Anderson Herald reporter and Jim Scott, WHBU news reporter.
Mrs. Shearer, president opened the meeting asking for a motion on the April 21, 1977 minutes. Mr. Bechtel moved to accept the minutes as mailed. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims. Mr. Newbern reported the amount of $14.01 for warrant #8064 had been omitted from the prepared list. Mrs. Peck moved to allow the bills for payment with the correction made to the list, adding the $14.01 for warrant #8064 in the amount column. Mr. Newbern seconded the motion and unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Shearer read a Resolution to transfer $3,000 (from appropriation 73 to appropriation 72) in Library Operating Fund. Mr. Newbern moved to allow the transfer. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Peck and Unanimously approved by the board.
The board will be accepting and opening bids for temporary time warrants at the next board meeting in June, 1977.
Mr. Bucove stated there was a cash balance left in P.E.R.F. and would like permission from the board to advertise for a transfer of this amount ($500.71) to L.O.F. Mr. Newbern felt it was not necessary to advertise when closing out a particular fund such as this. Mr. Newbern would check State Board of Accounts for the proper procedure.
Mr. Bucove presented to the board a claim for M.H.C. Excavating and Demolition for approval of payment once they have completed the work on Meridian and Main Streets and also have taken care of the repairs to be done to the plaza, etc. Mrs. Larmore moved to allow the claim for payment when demolition is completed. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Newbern nominated Joyce Foggs to represent the library board on the board for the Madison County Historic Home Commission (Gruenewald Home). Mr. Bechtel seconded the nomination and was unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Larmore moved to adjourn. ____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
June 30, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening June 30, 1977 at 7:30 PM in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Louie Shearer, Joyce Foggs, Catharine Larmore, Carmela Peck, Paul Newbern, Kenneth Bodenhorn and Chester Bechtel. Also present were David Bucove, director, Burton McClintock, library attorney and Rosemary Stoops from the Business Office. Guests were Rob Prillman from the Anderson Herald, Tom Watson from the Anderson Daily Bulletin, Jim Scott from WHBU radio station, Jack Murrell, David Murrell and Robert Murrell of the firm Murrell & Keal Clothing Company, Lloyd Line, city engineer and Dr. John Woodall.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Shearer with the request for a motion concerning the minutes of the May 19, 1977 board meeting. Mr. Newbern made the motion to accept the minutes as mailed. This was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously approved by the Board.
Mr. Newbern, in reviewing the invoices and initialing the claims, noted that there needed to be a correction in the List of Bills. Warrant # 8072 should be listed as $674.83 instead of $675.83. The total of the bills was correct. Mrs. Peck moved to allow the bills for payment as listed after the correction. This was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously approved by the Board.
As requested at the last Board Meeting, Mr. Newbern said he had checked with the State Board of Accounts concerning transfer of the cash balance in PERF to Library Operating Fund and learned it would be acceptable to do so by Resolution. He then made a motion to allow the Resolution to transfer $500.71 from PERF to LOF as read by Mrs. Shearer. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn and unanimously approved.
Mrs. Shearer opened the Time Warrant Bids from the Anderson, Citizens and First National Banks. The amounts were for $230,000 to be used as tax draws until receiving the December 1977 Tax Settlement, and due for payment December 31, 1977.
Anderson Banking Company 3.90% Citizens Banking Company 3.75% First National Bank 4.00%
Mr. Newbern recommended that we accept the lowest and best bid of 3.75% from the Citizens Bank and made the motion for acceptance. This was seconded by Mrs. Larmore and unanimously approved by the Board.
Mr. Newbern reported that the library had received $14,453.88 as their share of the State Revenue for public libraries. Last year the amount received was $14,378.40.
Mrs. Shearer introduced Lloyd Line, city engineer representing the city ~parking authority. Mr. Line offered a proposal, copy attached, to the library board for use of their property on Meridian Street for temporary surface parking until such time as construction on the site was ready to begin. He said the parking authority would have approximately $5,000.00 invested for paving and preparation for use. They would need at least 60-90 days use of the lot to recoup their investment. The library' board was urged to approve the proposal for 80-90 spaces of metered parking. Entrances would be located off Main and Meridian Streets. By consensus the board agreed to take no action on Mr. Line's proposal but assured him that they would study the lease agreement and make a decision soon.
Dr. John Woodall presented an appeal for the Board of Trustees to alter their policy of adhering to the letter of the 1947 library law limiting service to residents of the library district. He cited several libraries in the state that do give service to patrons showing valid tax receipt from their library district. Mr. McClintock, library attorney told him the board preferred to follow the law as written. Mrs. Foggs, vice president of the Board told Dr. Woodall that in the event legislation was passed stating non-resident taxpayers could hold library cards, "We will be the first to embrace it and do what it says."
An executive session was called to discuss the current lease held by Murrell & Keal Clothing Company, owners of I.P. Humperdink's. The press and other guests were asked to leave at this time and were recalled for the remainder of the meeting.
Mrs. Shearer reconvened the board meeting, again including the press, with discussion of property rights of the Anderson Executive Building, Inc. in the Carter building. Mr. Bucove explained that the Anderson Executive Building, Inc. retained the right to re-purchase the property after five years (1979) if it were not used for library construction. A letter was read from Dan Davisson, attorney for Anderson Executive Building, Inc. offering to settle this matter for $2,500.00 Mrs. Foggs moved and Mrs. Larmore seconded the motion to accept the offer as stated. This was given unanimous approval by the Board.
Mr. McClintock discussed legalities concerning the funding of the proposed new library building. Procedures are the same regardless of where the building would be built, whether on library owned property at 11th & Meridian St. or on Redevelopment property between 8th & 9th and Main and Central. The first step, after the board resolution to have a bond issue, would be approval by the State Board of Tax Commissioners. Mr. McClintock then said it would be necessary to petition for a bond issue. At least 50 valid names would be necessary but suggested at least 5,000. Only owners of taxable real estate could sign. The completed petitions would be presented to the County Auditor's office for verification.
Upon certification of said petitions by the County Auditor notice of said petitions must be published in the paper, with remonstrators having thirty (30) days to file notice with the County Auditor.
Mr. Bucove said that he and the architect had estimated a building 70,000 square feet, reduced from the original 85-90,000 square feet. Probable cost of construction would be $3,000,000.00. Approximately 15% of that cost for furnishings, etc or $450,000.00, 5.5% for architect fees or $16,500.00 and $25,000.00 for legal fees. Estimated amount needed for construction of new library would be $3,500,000.00.
Mr. Bechtel made the motion for a Resolution that we have the bond issue for $3,500,000.00. This was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously approved by the Board.
Mr. Bechtel made the motion to have our attorney; Burton McClintock and the bonding consul--Ice, Miller, Donadio and Ryan from Indianapolis--proceed immediately with the bonding procedure. This was seconded by Mrs. Peck and given unanimous approval by all of the Board members.
This was the first concrete movement toward the proposed construction for the new library building and all members were elated. Mr. Newbern congratulated his fellow members for their efforts in this endeavor.
There had been a tentative agreement made with the Anderson Redevelopment Commission for the trade of the two properties--11th & Meridian library owned property and "Superblock" between 8th & 9th & Main and Central owned by the Redevelopment commission. This trade is subject to further agreements with tenants of the two occupied buildings and the success of the bond issue for the future library building and bond issue for the proposed multi-level parking garage by the Redevelopment Commission. This land trade will be handled with a contract being drawn by the attorneys involved.
Discussion with the press concerning the probable increase of tax levies by the bond issue was generally estimated at 10 cents.
Mrs. Shearer read an announcement of the Indiana Library Trustees Association Workshop to be held September 21, 1977 at the Holiday Inn in Marion. This is a joint project of the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Library Trustee Association and the Indiana Library Association. All trustees are urged to attend. Copy of newsletter attached.
Mr. Bucove suggested that the ALSA matters on the agenda be postponed until the next meeting to be held July 21, 1977.
Mr. Newbern moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn. ____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
July 21, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, July 21, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Joyce Foggs, Vice President, Catharine Larmore, Secretary, Paul Newbern, Treasurer, Carmela Peck and Kenneth Bodenhorn. Also present were David Bucove, director and Georgetta Roudebush, office manager. Guest present was Rob Prillman from the Anderson Herald and Jim Scott from WHBU Broadcasting.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Foggs, requesting for a motion on the minutes of the June 30, 1977 board meeting. Mr. Newbern moved to approve the minutes as presented. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims, stating everything was in order. Mrs. Larmore moved to allow the bills as listed for payment. Mr. Newbern seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Bucove explained the need of a petition to determine the library board's bonding capacity. Mrs. Peck moved to adopt a Resolution to send a petition to determine bonding capacity to the State Board of max Commissioners. This was seconded by Mrs. Larmore and unanimously approved by the board.
Consent was given to change board meetings in August and September. The August 18th board meeting will be moved to August 11th, 1977 at 4:80 p.m. so the Board of trustees may review the 1978 Budget before being advertised in the local newspapers. The September 15th, 1977 board meeting will be moved to September 8th, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. for a combined Public Hearing of the 1978 Budget and a regular board meeting. Notice will be sent to all board trustees of these changes.
There being no further business, Mr. Bodendorn moved to adjourn. ____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AUGUST 11, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday, August 11, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. at the annex building of the library. Trustees present were Louie Shearer, Catharine Larmore, Paul Newbern, Carmela Peck and Chester Bechtel. Also present were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, office manager, Betty Pearson from the Anderson Daily Bulletin, Rob Prillman, from the Anderson Herald and Jim Scott from WHBU Broadcasting.
Mrs. Shearer, president, opened the meeting requesting a motion on the minutes of the July 21, 1977 meeting. Mrs. Peck moved to accept the minutes as mailed. This was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims. Everything being in order, Mr. Newbern moved to allow the bills for payment as listed. Mrs. Larmore seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
Copies of the proposed 1978 Budget were presented to the board. Mr. Newbern reviewed the 1978 Budget, stating it was within the allowed proposed rate. Up one cent (1¢) for Library Operating Fund and ten cents (10¢) for Bond & Interest Redemption Fund. Mrs. Larmore moved to approve the 1978 Budget for advertising. This was seconded by Mr. Bechtel and unanimously passed by the Board.
Since Martha Catt has resigned from the library staff, there is the need to appoint a new beard member to INCOLSA. Mr. Newbern made a motion to appoint Rosemary Saczawa as the library representative to the board for INCOLSA. Mr. Bechtel seconded the motion and was unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Bucove announced there is a meeting with the Local Government Tax Control Board, set for August 26, 1977 at 10:00 a.m., concerning the financial status of the library and the ability to operate a new facility without added costs at the present tax levy.
A proposal was received from Murrell & Keal Clothing Co., Inc. to negotiate the lease hold rights for I. P. Humperdinks at 1040 Meridian st. The proposal was the Library:
Board would pay Murrell & Keal Clothing Co., Inc. $15,900.00 for the lease hold rights plus I. P. Humperdinks may remain the building, rent free until January 15, 1978. Humperdinks may remain open for business until December 31, 1977 and then use the first two weeks of January, 1978 for moving out of the building. The general feeling of the board members is good toward the proposal. Mr. Bechtel moved to accept the contract proposal for terminating the lease between Murrell & Keal Clothing Co., Inc. and the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library Board of Trustees. This was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Shearer read a Resolution to transfer appropriations in: Library Operating Funds $18,400.00 from 73 to 71 Mr. Newbern moved to accept the transfer resolution as read. Mrs. Larmore seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Bechtel made a motion to allow payment of the claim for $15,900.00 to Murrell & Keal Clothing Co., Inc. This was seconded by Mrs. Larmore and unanimously approved - by the board.
Mr. Bucove had received a proposal from Gene Hardesity of the McDonald's Restaurant of Anderson, Indiana. As a reward for a reading program, the library would issue tickets to the person for reading a set number of books. The tickets may be redeemed at McDonald's for a hamburger, etc. McDonald's would supply a minimum of 1,000 tickets per month. Would need to have a 35% to 40% return of the tickets for this program to be beneficial to McDonald's. Consent was given by the board for Mr. Bucove to pursue this project with McDonald's.
Mr. Bucove had received plans from “Loyd” to pave the lot between Meridian and Main Streets, then could be operated as a temporary parking lot by the City's Parking Authority. They world need a minimum of 90 days operation to come out ahead for the cost of paving. It was the general feeling of the board; too many if's to proceed at this time. Tabled until next board meeting.
There being no further business at this time, the meeting was adjourned. ____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
September 8, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday afternoon, September 8, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library for the purpose of a public hearing on the 1978 Budget. Trustees present were Chester Bechtel, Joyce Foggs, Catharine Larmore, Paul Newbern, Carmela Peck and Louie Shearer. Kenneth Bodenhorn did not attend the meeting. Also attending were David Bucove, director and Georgetta Roudebush, office manager. Guest were Betty Pearson, from the Anderson Daily Bulletin, Rob Prillaman, from the Anderson Herald and Jim Scott, from the WHBU radio station and Robert Hooker, an interested citizen.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Shearer with the request for a motion concerning the minutes of the August 11, 1977 Board Meeting. Mrs. Peck made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. This was seconded by Mr. Bechtel and unanimously approved by the Board.
Mrs. Shearer read a Resolution to transfer the following appropriations: Library Operating Fund: $150.60 from 21 to 23 $276.53 from 32 to 31 Mr. Newbern moved to allow the Resolution as read. This was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously approved by the Board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims, stating every thing was in order. He then moved to allow the bills for payment as listed. Mr. Bechtel seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by the Board.
Copies of the 1978 Budget were presented to the Board and Guest. Mr. Newbern remarked the 1978 Budget fell within the frozen tax rates allowed by the state. Robert Hooker stated "As a taxpayer, he is concerned about the bond issue." Mr. Hooker feels maybe as a city of Anderson's size and indebtedness; we are not rich enough for all the services offered by the public library. He is also concerned about parking for library patrons. "Comparing the library budget with the welfare budget, he felt the library is trying to live too richly. Mr. Bucove responded to Mr. Hooker, that the maximum tax levy allowed by the state is 48¢, which is still higher than what the Library Operating Fund and the Bond & Redemption Fund would cost. (38 ¢) Mr. Bucove further stated there are other libraries in comparison in size to the Anderson Public Library with larger tax rates. Mrs. Larmore stated she is very pleased with the services offered by the bookmobile department. Mr. Newbern responded that the Board has given the bonding issue a lot of serious consideration and they must do something to go ahead or the library will just stand still. Also the lease on the annex building will expire in 1979 and must find other space for the bookmobile and technical services departments.
Mr. Bucove presented a letter received from the Local Government Tax Control Board, approving the go ahead toward the bonding for a new library building.
Mr. Newbern moved to approve the 1978 Budget as advertised by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously approved by the Board.
The Green bookmobile is costing too much in repairs and Mr. Bucove would like to sell it. The Board gave consent to Mr. Bucove to receive bids for selling the Green bookmobile.
Mr. Bucove explained the lease from the Anderson Parking Authority for using the property at Meridian to Main - Eleventh Street north to the alley for public parking. There will be 12 spaces marked for use by the library staff, free of any cost to the library or staff. Copy of lease attached. Mr. Bechtel moved to accept the lease between the Anderson Parking Authority and the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library Board of Trustees. This was seconded by Mrs. Larmore and unanimously approved by the Board.
The Board of Trustees were invited to attend a staff meeting, September 15, 1977 at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast will be catered by McDonald's Restaurant. Gene Hardesity, manager of McDonald's will explain the McDonald's project to the library staff at this breakfast. Mrs. Shearer and Mr. Newbern urged the Board members to attend.
September 22, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. was scheduled as a special session for the Board of Trustees to meet with the architect to view the plans of the new building for the first time.
Mr. Bechtel moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Peck. ____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, October 20, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Chester Bechtel, Kenneth Bodenhorn, Carmela Pedk and Louie Shearer. Trustees not attending were Joyce Foggs, Catharine Larmore and Paul Newbern. Also present were David Bucove, director and Georgetta Roudebush, office manager. Guest were Rob Prillaman from the Anderson Herald, Jim Scott from the WHBU radio station and Loren Green, an interested citizen.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Shearer with a request for a motion on the minutes of the September 8, 1977 meeting. Mr. Bechtel moved to accept the minutes as mailed. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn and unanimously approved by the Board.
Mrs. Shearer read a Resolution to transfer the following appropriations:
LIBRARY OPERATING FUND
$ 5.00 from 21 to 23 $ 80.21 from 21 to 24 $ 2,051.55 from 55 to 51 $ 352.54 from 73 to 72
Mrs. Peck moved to accept the Resolution as read and unanimously approved by the Board. This was seconded by Mr. Bechtel
Mr. Newbern reviewed the bills and initialed the claims for payment. Mr. Bechtel moved to approve the bills for payment as listed. Mr. Bodenhorn seconded the motion --and it was unanimously passed by the Board.
A proposal for use of the present library building after the new building is completed was presented to the Board of Trustees. This was received from Mary Annette Gillentine.
Mrs. Shearer read an invitation for the dedication of the new Michigan City Library which will be October 30, 1977.
It was noted, ILA and ILTA Conference will be November 2nd through November 5th at the Atkinson Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. Frank Lucas and Betty Copeland will have the Outreach Bookmobile open for tours in the parking lot of the hotel for any interested person.
Mr. Bechtel inquired about the teletype in use at the Outreach Department of the library. Mr. Bucove explained this is to allow deaf patrons to call for reference materials. Also the patron may come into the library to use this machine to contact different agencies, such as the IRS.
There being no further business, Mr. Bodnehorn moved to adjourn. Mrs. Peck seconded the motion. ____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public "Library met Thursday evening, November 17, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Chester Bechtel, Kenneth Bodenhorn, Joyce Foggs, Catharine Larmore, Paul Newbern, Carmela Peck and Louie Shearer. Also present were David Bucove, director, Donna Cumberland deputy director and Georgetta Roudebush, office manager. Guest were Betty Pearson from the Anderson Daily Bulletin, Rob Prillaman from the Anderson Herald, Jim Scott from WHBU radio station, John Pendoline from WHUT radio station, Burton McClintock, library's attorney and Ken Montgomery, local architect. Also attending were members from the Anderson Chamber of Commerce; Frances R. Oleksey, John Brundage, Dorothy Jones Moore, Mark A. Brewer, Lloyd R. Mellenthen, Charles R. Jones, C. F. Hardy, Larry Contos, Amos Childers, Frank Woschit, Richard W. Dunkin, Dick Moore, Patrick Kiely, Harold R. Berry and Richard Davisson.
Mrs. Shearer, president called the meeting to order, requesting for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, October 20, 1977. Mr. Newbern noted he did not attend the meeting of October 20, 1977 and the minutes should read: "Mr. Newbern had previously reviewed the bills and initialed the claims for payment." Adding the words "had previously" to the minutes, Mrs. Peck moved to approve the minutes. This was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously approved by the Board.
Mrs. Shearer read a Resolution to transfer the following appropriations: LIBRARY OPERATING FUND $476.15 from 21 to 24 $ 10.00 from 54 to 51 $1517.03 from 55 to 51 $ 59.95 from 73 to 72 Mr. Newbern moved to accept the Resolution as read. This was seconded by Mr. Bechtel and unanimously passed by the Board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims, stating all invoices presented for payment were in order. He then moved to allow the bills for payment as listed. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn and unanimously passed by the Board.
An application for LSCA Funds {or Project Outreach was presented for approval commencing on May 1, 1978 through April 30, 1979. This program will be for special bookmobile; services to senior citizens, and the handicap. It was explained the application is to extend the services for another year. The original project was funded from May 1, 1977 through April 30, 1978. Mrs. Larmore moved to approve the application to extend the services for another year. Mrs. Foggs seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the Board.
Mr. Bucove recommended to the Board for the holidays as follows: Closed all day December 24, December 25 & December 26, 1977, for Christmas. Closed January 1, and January 2, 1978, for New Years. Mr. Newbern moved to approve Mr. Bucove's recommendations for closing the library as stated. This was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously passed by the Board.
Mr. Bucove asked if the December 15 board meeting could be changed to December 29 to allow more time to prepare book invoices for payment. Book orders seem to be slow in reaching the office and he would like to be able to pay as many of the invoices as possible. This would eliminate the need to encumber a large number of outstanding purchase orders into the 1978 budget. Three board members will be out of town for the holidays, so it was decided to have the meeting on the scheduled date - December 15, 1977.
Mrs. Shearer welcomed the members of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce to the board meeting. She explained the need for a new library building, the non-existing of needed space in the present building.
Donna Cumberland presented various statistics on the general growth of the library since 1905 in terms of population served, circulation, library card holders, and the number of volumes owned by the library.
Mr. Bucove told the group that no new departments are planned for the facility; the need is for adequate space for continuing the present programs.
It was announced tours through both buildings of the library will be conducted as follows: November 20, 1977 - 2:00, 3:00 p.m. November 19, 1977 - 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. November 28 through December 1, 1977- 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to tour the library should telephone Mrs. Cumberland for a set time.
Board Members reaffirmed the group, they are committed to operate a new building on the same budget they have now.
Mr. Bucove noted that a parking garage idea is being explored, located underneath the new library. Library officials felt it would be a great advantage to the downtown area. Chamber member Fran Oleksy questioned residents of the library district having to pay for a parking garage that would be used by the entire county. It was emphasized the cost of the garage would not be on the taxpayers. The repayment of the garage cost would be through parking charges.
Ken Montgomery presented some revised plans including the parking garage. The building plans also included a slanted roof opposed to a flat roof shown on the original plans. The Board Members did not make a decision at this time.
There being no further business, Mr. Bechtel moved for an adjournment. ____________________________________________________________________ ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 1977
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the staff room of the library. Trustees present were Louie Shearer, Kenneth Bodenhorn, Paul Newbern, Carmela Peck, Chester Bechtel and Lois Church, Trustee not present was Joyce Foggs. Also present were David Bucove, library director and Georgetta Roudebush, office manager. Guests were Betty Pearson from the Anderson Daily Bulletin, Jim Scott from W.H.B.U. radio station, Ted Kreiter from the Anderson Herald and Ken Montgomery.
Mrs. Shearer, president, called the meeting to order, asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, November 17,1977. Mrs. Peck moved to approve the minutes as presented. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn and unanimously approved by the board.
Mrs. Shearer introduced Lois Church as the new board member replacing Catharine Larmore.
Mrs. Shearer read a Resolution to transfer appropriations to meet extraordinary emergencies as follows:
LIBRARY OPERATING FUND
$ 24.25 from 11 to 24 1,063.57 from 12 to 24 117.35 from 12 to 25 1,522.65 from 12 to 51 1,398.69 from 12 to 55 6,222.75 from 12 to 56 178.40 from 13 to 14 6,619.07 from 13 to 56 469.79 from 21 to 22 $569.71 from 21 to 56 427.51 from 32 to 31 182.94 from 32 to 33 583.94 from 32 to 56 85.11 from 41 to 56 320.59 from 52 to 56 2,175.25 from 62 to 56 4,844.62 from 73 to 55 5,136.49 from 73 to 72
Mr. Newbern moved to approve the Resolution. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn and passed unanimously by the board.
A Resolution was read to transfer appropriations:
LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT FUND:
$198.98 from 73 to 72
Mr. Bechtel moved to approve the resolution it was unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Peck seconded the motion and Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims. Mr. Newbern stated all was in order. He then made a motion to allow the bills for payment as listed. Mr. Bechtel seconded this motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
Three purchase orders were presented to the board to be encumbered into the 1978 Budget as follows:
PURCHASE ORDER # COMPANY AMOUNT APPROP. NO. 7860 Research Technology Inc. $4995.00 7-721 7861 Real Images $ 1334.50 7-73 7862 Citizens Banking Co. $H880 . 64 6-62 Mr. Newbern resolved to encumber into the 1978 Budget the three purchase orders as presented in the total amount of $8210.14. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn and unanimously approved by the board.
The Board of Trustees unanimously elected the following officers to serve for 1978.
President - Louie Shearer Vice President - Joyce Foggs Secretary - Lois Church Treasurer - Paul Newbern
Mrs. Peck moved to approve the slate of names presented as listed. seconded and it was unanimously passed by the board.
A discussion was held to set a "Winter Bookmobile Schedule" With winters like last year and so far this, afternoon and evening stops would be at shopping centers or supermarket parking lots only where there is level parking and the driver would not have to worry about deep snow along the side of a street. This would be for January and February only in 1978. Consent was given by the board to change to the "Winter Schedule."
It is time again to appoint a director to ALSA VI. Mrs. Peck moved to reappoint David Bucove to the ALSA VI for a new 3 year term. Mrs. Church seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Peck moved to reappoint Patricia Lake as the Anderson Public Library representative to the Indiana Library Film Service Board. This was seconded by Mr. Bechtel and unanimously passed by the board.
It was acknowledged an appraisal had been made on the Jones and Broderick property located at the south-east corner of Super Block. Mr. Newbern explained if the library board is to purchase the property, the board had to have an appraisal even though Re-development had their appraisal. Re-development is to pay for all expenses the library board incurs in obtaining the Jones and Broderick property.
The Salary Schedule adopted in July 1977 is not in line with the new 1978 Federal minimum wage law. Mr. Bucove suggested raising the library minimum wage to meet with the federal minimum wage. There are some employees paid through Federal funds. Mr. Newbern moved to over-ride the 1978 salary schedule passed in July 1977, to raise the minimum wages to $2.65 per hour to meet with Federal Minimum Wages. Mrs. Peck seconded the resolution. It was unanimously passed by the board.
A discussion was held about proceeding with the new library building. With the announcement of Albea's parking in their new office building, Mrs. Church asked how this would affect the library board with their plans for a possible parking garage below the new library building. Ken Montgomery stated the Albea parking garage would be only for the tenants of the Albea building. There would not be any public parking. It was explained to Mrs. Church there is a need for a parking garage. The officials of the First National Bank have showed an interest, employees of the City Building and County Government Center are interested also. So who would parking for the library and let others help pay for the parking garage through parking charges. If a parking garage is to be built, the board would have to go to a library leasing corporation for the bonding. Petitions could be readied by the middle of January if the board members move to go to the parking construction. Mr. Bodenhorn said people of Stony Creek Township are not for construction of a parking garage. Also he said "I would like to see something done and for the board to stop dragging our feet."
Resolution - the Anderson-Anderson Stony Creek Township has studied the needs and will proceed to include the parking garage in the building plans, and to form the leasing corporations. Mr. Bechtel moved to approve the Resolution. This was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously passed by the board.
There being no further business, Mr. Bechtel moved to adjourn. ____________________________________________________________________ |
Main Branch • 111 East 12th Street • Anderson, Indiana • 46016-2701 • 765-641-2456 • Lapel Branch • 610 Main Street • Lapel, Indiana • 46051-0068 • 765-534-4654
Contact Us
Your Library
Support Your Library
Copyright © 2012 Anderson Public Library . All Rights Reserved.
Website Administration