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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
January 19, 1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public library met Thursday evening, January 19, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Chester Bechtel, Kenneth Boodenhorn, Lois Church, Joyce Foggs and Louie Shearer. Trustees not attending, were Paul Newbern and Carmela Peck. Also present were Georgetta Roudebush, office manager and Rob Prillaman. from the Anderson Herald. Mr. Bucove, library director was unable to attend because of illness.
Mrs. Shearer, president opened the meeting asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting of December 15, 1977. Mrs. Foggs moved to accept the minutes as presented. This was seconded by Mr. Bechtel and unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Bechtel reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims, stating all invoicing was in order. Mr. Bechtel moved to allow the bills as listed for payment. Mr. Bodenhorn seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
Bids from two local banking companies were received and read for time warrants in the amount of $245,000.00 by Mrs. Shearer. Bids were as follow;
Citizens Banking Company -- 3.95% -- for $245,000.00 time warrants
First National Bank -- 4.5% -- for $245,000.00 time warrants
Mrs. Church moved to accept the bid from the Citizens Banking Company at 3.95 % interest for $245,000.00 time warrants. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously passed by the board.
There being no further business, Mr. Bodenhorn moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, February 16, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Kenneth Bodenhorn, Lois Church, Joyce Foggs, and Paul Newbern. Board members not present were Chester Bechtel, Carmela Peck and Louie Shearer. Others present were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, office manager, and Rob Prillman from the Anderson Herald.
Mrs. Foggs, acting president, opened the meeting asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, January 19, 1978. Mr. Bodenhorn moved to accept the minutes as mailed. This was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claim forms. Mr. Newbern noted the amount for claim #143A on the list of bills was incorrect. The total of claims #143 and #143A should be $1,262.45. Mr. Newbern moved to allow the bills for payment subject to correction of claim #143A from $1,250.13 to $1,262.45. This motion was seconded by Mrs. Church and unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Bucove announced a suggested change in the hours the library will be open to the public, to be able to cut back on the usage of electricity during the energy crisis. The Anderson Library will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. All cleaning will be during these hours. Lapel Library receives their electricity from Public Service Indiana, and have been asked to curtail their usage of electricity more than the Anderson Library. Lapel Library will be closed all day Wednesday. Open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Mr. Bucove also stated the bookmobiles are heated with electricity when not in use, so if the schools are eliminated during this crisis, this could become a bigger problem to the library. Mr. Bucove asked the board for any other suggestions. Consent was given by the board to curtail hours as outlined by Mr. Bucove.
An Affirmative Action and Civil Rights Agreement was presented to the board. Mrs. Church moved to adopt the Resolution for the Affirmative Action and Civil Rights Agreement. This was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously passed by the board.
The board agreed to table the letter from Redevelopment Commission until a later date.
There being no further business, Mr. Newbern moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MARCH 16, 1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening March 16, 1978 at 8:00 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Chester Bechtel, Kenneth Bodenhom, Lois Church, Paul Newbern and Louie Shearer. Also present were David Bucove, library director and Georgetta Roudebush, office manager. Guests were Rob Prillman from the Anderson Herald, Tim Stires from WHBU radio station and Ronald Vollmar from Vollmar Excavating.
Mrs. Shearer, president, opened the meeting asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, February 16, 1978. Mr. Newbern moved to approve the minutes as mailed. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claim forms, stating the invoices were in order. Mr. Newbern moved to allow the bills for payment as listed. This was seconded by Mrs. Church and unanimously approved by the board.
Mrs. Shearer opened and read the bids for demolition of the Carter Building located at 1036-40 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN. The bids were as follows:
Vollmar Excavating & Wrecking - $6,750.00
Anderson Demolition - $4,907.00
Mr. Newbern moved to take the bids under advisement with the library attorney and will inform bidders at a later date. Mr. Bodenhorn seconded the motion. This was passed unanimously by the board.
Bid was received for a 16mm Film Inspection Machine from Research Technology, Inc.:
$8,000.00 for new machine
-1,000.00 trade in - first machine
-1,000.00 trade in - second machine
$6,000.00 total cost
Mrs., Church moved to accept the bid subject to advisement with attorney. Mr. Bodenhorn seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
A new film contract was presented for renewal with ALSA VI. Mr. Newbern moved to accept the contract and this was seconded by Mr. Bechtel. Unanimously passed by the board.
Pertaining to the property acquisition there has been an appraisal, move of the Jones and Broderick property of $100,000.00. Mr. Newbern moved to make an offer to Jones and Broderick for purchasing their property no lower than the appraised value of $100,000.00. Mr. Bechtel seconded the motion. Unanimously passed by the board. Mr. Newbern asked the other trustees be notified.
Mr. Bucove would like to make changes in the employee’s vacation policy. not change the amount of time earned, but the method in computing the time.
Mr. Bucove would like to send eight(8) employees to ALA - June 24th to 28th. The cost has increased so, it could cost from $580.00 to $1,000.00. There has been a great interest by the employees in attending ILA, may need to close the library April 5, 1978. Mrs. Shearer stated she would be interested in attending ILA also.
Reports on the Project Outreach were presented to the board. Trustees expressed they were pleased with the progress of the Project Outreach Program.
Mr. Newbern moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
APRIL 20, 1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, April 20, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Chester Bechtel, Kenneth Bodenhorn, Lois Church, Paul Newbern and Louie Shearer. Trustees not attending were Joyce Foggs and Carmela Peck. Others present were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, library office manager. Also, Rob Prillaman, reporter from the Anderson Herald, Tim Stiers from WHBU Radio Station and Donna Hutton a library science student from Ball State University.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Shearer, president, asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, March 16, 1978. Mr. Bechtel moved to approve the minutes as presented. This was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Shearer read a Resolution to transfer:
$5,940.00 from 73 to 72
Mr. Newbern made a motion to approve the Resolution as read. This was seconded by Mrs. Church and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claim forms, stating invoicing was in order. Mr. Newbern moved to allow payment for the invoices as listed. Mr. Bechtel seconded the motion and was unanimously approved by the board.
An application for state funds has to be submitted to the State Board of Tax Commissioners by May 1, 1978 to be eligible to receive the funding. Mrs. Church made a motion to approve the application for the funds from the State of Indiana. This was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Bucove explained he had received a certificate of insurance for Anderson Demolition. Also a letter was received from Don Bancroft stating he would be carrying liability insurance needed by Anderson Demolition. If the library attorney approves the insurance and bond coverage, there is not any reason to delay letting the bid for demolition of the Carter Building. Mr. Bechtel moved to let the bid for demolition of the Carter Building, 1036-40 Meridian Street, Anderson, Indiana, to the Anderson Demolition subject to approval by the library attorney of insurance coverage of Anderson Demolition. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn and unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Shearer read the Emergency Appropriation Resolution to transfer the following funds:
Library Operating Fund
$4,907.00 from 56 to 25
Mr. Newbern moved to approve the resolution as read Mr. Bechtel seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously by the board.
Mr. Bucove announced, ALSA VI will be sponsoring a bus trip to ALA, Chicago, ILL. in June, 1978. Maybe some of the Trustees would be interested in attending ALA for one day, going by bus. Mrs. Shearer and Mrs. Church stated they might be interested in going on the bus trip. Mr. Bucove stated he thought this may be a better way for employees to attend ALA than stay over night. He will find out the date for the bus trip.
There being no further business, Mrs. Church moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
May 18, 1978
The Board of Trustees' of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, May 18, 1978 at 8:15 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Chester Bechtel, Kenneth Bodenhorn, Carmela Peck, and Louie Shearer. Trustees not present were Lois Church, Joyce Foggs, Paul Newbern. Others attending were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, office manager, Tim Stiers from WHBU Radio Station, and Rob Prilliman from Anderson Herald.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Shearer, president asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, April 20, 1978. Mr. Bechtel moved to approve the minutes as mailed. This was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Bechtel reviewed the invoices and initialed the claim forms. There being no questions about any of the invoices, Mr. Bechtel moved to allow payment of the claim forms as listed. Mr. Bodenhorn seconded the motion and unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Shearer told of her attending the Bookmobile Dept. Open House. She expressed how pleased she is with the development of the department and all the different services being offered through Project Outreach.
Mr. Bucove announced there is a possible three (3) way agreement between Sears, Roebuck and Co., Mel Simons, and the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library. The property at 12th and Main Streets is ,owned by Lincoln Life and leased by Sears, Roebuck and Co. for 9 years. The Sears Tire Store and parking lot at 13th Street and Central Avenue are owned by Sears, Roebuck and Co. Sears will sell the tire store and parking lot to Mel Simons and they in turn will give that property to the library if the library should take over the lease, Sears have with Lincoln Life.
Mr. Bechtel resolved: Mr. Bucove and Burton McClintock, library attorney, to continue with negotiations for an acceptable agreement to obtain the Sears, Roebuck and Co. property. Mr. Bodenhorn seconded the motion. This was unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Bucove stated Ken Montgomery and himself had gone through the Sears building, and Mr. Montgomery feels the building is sound for remolding into a library.
A Non-Resident Taxpayer Procedure was presented to the board. Hr. Bucove stated there is not an explanation in the Indiana State laws defining who is a property taxpayer. With approval by the board, the library will start to except applications for library cards from persons outside the library district who have paid tax receipts. Will hold the cards until the law has been promulgated. Consent was given by the board to use the Non-Resident Taxpayer Procedure as a guide line.
Area VI Library Services Authority will be chartering a bus to ALA, Chicago, Illinois on June 27. Need registrations as soon as possible.
There being no further business, Mr. Bechtel moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSNIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
June 15, 1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening June 15, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud room of the library. Trustees present were Kenneth Bodenhorn, Joyce Foggs, Paul Newbern, Carmela Peck and Louie Shearer. Lois Church did .not attend the board meeting. Others present were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, office manager, Kathy Jackey and Tim Stires from WHBU Radio Station, Barb Albert from the Anderson Dailey Bulletin and Rob Prilliman from the Anderson Herald. Also attending was Ora Davis, an interested citizen.
Mrs. Shearer, president called the meeting to order, asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, May 18, 1978. Mrs. Peck asked an amendment be added to the minutes. May 18, 1978 was Chester Bechtel's last meeting as a library trustee. Mr. Bechtel had retired from teaching in the Anderson School system and was moving to Florida. Mr. Bechtel had been on the board of trustees for nine (9) years." Mr. Bodenhorn moved to approve the minutes as amended. This was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Shearer read a Resolution to transfer the following appropriation:
LIBRARY OPERATING FUND
11,500.00 from 73 to 72
Mr. Newbern moved to approve the Resolution. Mrs. Peck seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims. He then moved to allow the bills for payment as listed. Mr. Bodenhorn seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by the board.
A revised 1978 budget was presented to the board. The State Board of Tax Commissioners had reduced the 1978 Library Operating Budget by 115,464.00 from $683,286.00 to $667,822.00 to keep Library Operating Fund within revenue available.
Appropriation "Transfer to Library Improvement Reserve Fund of Current Charges (5-56) has been reduced from $40,000.00 to 824,536.00 to compensate for the ~ reduction on line 1 of form 3 of the 1978 Budget. Mr. Newbern moved to adopt the revised 1978 Budget as requested by the State Board of Tax Commissioners. This was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously approved by the board.
A new vacation policy was presented to the board. A discussion followed about the accumulative time allowed. Members of the board wanted more time to study the policy. . It was the decision of the board to table the vacation policy until the next monthly meeting.
There was no further information pertaining to the site acquisition.
Mr. Bucove informed the board of the need to receive time warrant bids from the local banks at the July board meeting.
There being no further business, Mrs. Foggs moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
JULY 20, 1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, July 20, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Kenneth Bodenhorn, Lois Church, Paul Newbern, Carmela Peck and Louie Shearer. Joyce Foggs did not attend. Others present were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, office manager, Rob Prilliman, ;, Anderson Herald, Peter Genua, Anderson Dailey Bulletin and Tim Stiers, WHBU Radio Station.
Mrs. Shearer, president opened the meeting asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, June 15, 1978. Mr. Bodenhorn moved to approve the minutes as mailed. This was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims. Stating everything was in order, Mr. Newbern moved to allow the bills for payment as presented. Mrs. Church seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved by the board.
Mrs. Shearer opened and read the bids received from three local banks for $245,000.00 time warrant loans.
Anderson Banking Co. $245,000.00 4.65% interest
Citizens Banking Co. $245,000.00 4.75% interest
First National Bank $246,000.00 4.75% interest
Mr. Newbern moved to accept the bid from the Anderson Banking Company at 4.65% interest on $245,000.00 time warrants. Mrs. Peck seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Bucove explained the need to hold a special board meeting, September 7, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of the 1979 Budget Public Hearing. This was in agreement with the board.
The library has received a grant from Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority to receive an OCLC terminal. This is an in-kind grant, no money will exchange between INCOLSA and the library. This will enable the Technical Service Department of the library to send information needed through the terminal to OCLC and they will send back, the catalogue cards. The Technical Service Dept. will not be producing catalogue cards after the terminal is put into operation.
This will euentua11y eliminate the cost of one employee in the department. The cost will be $1.10 per book at approximate 10,000 books per year.
Mrs. Shearer made a report about the American Library Assn. meetings in Chicago, Illinois. She feels everyone should attend ALA at least once during their term on the library board. It was very beneficial and a worth while trip.
Mr. Bucove reported there has been 12 library cards issued to non-residents who are taxpayers of the library district.
There being no further business, Mr. Newbern moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
August 17, 1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, August 17, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Lois Church, Joyce Foggs, Paul Newbern, and Carmela Peck. Trustees not attending were Kenneth Bodenhorn and Louie Shearer. Also present were David Bucove, library director and Georgetta Roudebush, office manager.
Mrs. Foggs, Vice President opened the meeting, asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, July 20, 1978. Mrs. Peck moved to approve the minutes as mailed. This was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims, stating everything was in order for payment. Mrs. Church made a motion to allow the claims for payment as listed. This was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously approved by the board.
Mrs. Foggs read a Resolution to permit the following appropriations to be transferred:
LIBRARY OPERATING FUND
$ 50.00 from 211 to 214
$113.76 from 221 to 214
$1775.40 from 221 to 222
$ 178.28 from 221 to 241
$ 661.21 from 221 to 242
$ 70.00 from 73 to 723
Mrs. Church moved to allow the Resolution and Mr. Newbern seconded the motion. This was passed unanimously by the board.
Mrs. Foggs read the Emergency Appropriation Resolution to transfer the following appropriation:
LIBRARY OPERATING FUND
$15,000.00 from 56 to 25
Mr. Newbern made a motion to allow the Resolution. This was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously approved by the board.
The board was reminded of the public hearing of the 1979 Budget, September 7, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library.
Mrs. Peck moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
September 7, 1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met September 7, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. in the Indiana Room of the library, for the Public Hearing of the 1979 Budget. Trustees present were Lois Church, Joyce Foggs, Paul Newbern, Carmela Peck and Louie Shearer. Also attending were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, office manager, Rob Prillaman from the Anderson Herald, Barb Albert from the Anderson Daily Bulletin and Tim Stiers from WHBU Radio Station.
Mrs. Foggs, Vice President called the meeting to order for the purpose of approving the 1979 Budget.
Mr. Bucove explained the increases of the 1979 Budget over the 1978 Budget were due mostly to inflation in utilities and materials, increase in the minimum wages and add services from INCOLSA. Total 1979 Budget, $777,142.00, this is an increase of $109,320.00 over 1978 Budget. The advertised rate is 30% for 1979.
Mr. Newbern recommended that the board approve the 1979 Budget as advertised.
Mr. Newbern moved to accept the 1979 Budget and to set the levy at 30% as advertised. This was seconded by Mrs. Church and unanimously passed by the board. The 1979 Budget was signed by the Board of Trustees.
Mrs. Peck moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
September 21, 1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, September 21, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library. Trustees present were Kenneth Bodenhorn, Paul Newbern, Carmela Peck, and Louie Shearer. Members not attending were Lois Church and Joyce Foggs. Others attending were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, library office manager, and George Doherty.
Mrs. Shearer, president, opened the meeting, calling for a motion on the minutes of the previous meetings, August 17, 1978 and the minutes of the Budget Hearing, September 7, 1978. Mr. Newbern moved to approve the minutes of August 17, 1978 and September 7, 1978. This was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims. Mr. Newbern moved to approve the bills for payment as listed. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn, and passed by the board. .
Mr. Newbern reported the 1979 Budget was approved by the County Tax Adjustment Board.
Mrs. Shearer read a Transfer Resolution as follows:
Library Operating Fund
$1,390.76 from 21 to 24
$1,389.00 from 22 to 24
$6,000.00 from 73 to 72
Mrs. Peck moved to approve the resolution. Mr. Newbern seconded the motion. This was unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Bucove explained the need for adding shelving in the periodical room and the lobby, to take care of the additional books being received. This is also the reason for the large transfer of funds from 73 to 72 to pay for the shelving.
George Doherty from the Historical and Preservation Commission spoke to the board, ~explaining their position for preserving a historical building such as the library building. The library board could apply to be given consideration by the Historical and Preservation Commission to preserve the Carnegie Library Building. Mrs. Shearer and Mr. Newbern both felt the board should not encumber any property or zoning at this time. Do not want their hands tied if the building should be vacated and transferred to others.
Mr. Bucove explained the problems with the Lapel Library air conditioners. There are five "5" ton compressors with three not working. It would cost $3,000.00 just to replace the ones not working. There are two options:
#1. Bid out complete new units at approximately $6,000.00.
#2. Place two wall units through the south wall of the building.
Mr. Bodenhorn feels everything should be replaced. Mr. Newbern objects to placing anything through the walls. The board will make a decision after they hear from David Sylvester about his findings.
There being no further business, Mr. Bodenhorn move to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
OCTOBER 26, 1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday afternoon, October 26, 1978 at 3:30 p.m. in the Redbud Room of the library, for the purpose of the regular monthly meeting. Trustees present were Lois Church, Joyce Foggs, Paul Newbern, and Carmela Peck. Members unable to attend were Kenneth Bodenhorn, and Louie Shearer. Others attending were David Bucove, library director, Georgetta Roudebush, office manager and Tim Stiers from WHBU Radio Station.
Mrs. Foggs, President Pro-tern called the meeting to order, asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, September 21, 1978. Mr. Newbern moved to approve the minutes as mailed. This was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims. Mrs. Peck questioned the cost of Blue Cross & Blue Shield and how the library could afford it. Mr. Newbern explained the employees pay ~ of the cost. Mrs. Church stated she felt it was a necessary fringe benefit for the library employees since the library could not afford to pay much higher wages. Mrs. Foggs agreed. There being no further questions, Mrs. Church moved to allow the bills for payment as listed. This was seconded by Mr. Newbern and unanimously approved by the board.
Mrs. Foggs read an Emergency Resolution to transfer appropriations:
LIBRARY OPERATING FUND
$ 540.60 from 13 to 14
$ 1,250.00 from 13 to 22
$ 534.00 from 13 to 24
Mr. Newbern made a motion to pass the Resolution as read. Mrs. Church seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved by the board.
Mr. Bucove stated a firm located in Fort Wayne had been contacted to search for the problems with the air conditioning system at the Lapel Library. He had hoped they would have some answers for him by today, but had not received any at this time.
There being no further business, Mrs. Peck moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON,STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
NOVEMBER. 16,1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday evening, November 16, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. at the library annex. Trustees present were Kenneth Bodenhorn, Joyce Foggs, Robert Kenerk, Paul Newbern, Carmela Peck and Louie Shearer. Lois Church did not attend. Others attending were David Bucove, Library director, Rosemary Saczwa, Technical services supervisor, Georgetta Roudebush, Office manager, and Burton McClintock, Library attorney. Also, form the news media were Tim Johnson from WHUT-WLHN Radio Station, Tim Stires from WHBU Radio Station, Barb Albert from the Daily Bulletin and Rob Prillaman from the Anderson Herald.
The board meeting was opened with the introduction of Robert Kenerk. Mr. Kenerk is replacing Chester Bechtel as a member of the Board of Trustees for the library.
Mrs. Shearer, president asked for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, October 26, 1978. Mr. Newbern moved to approve the minutes as mailed. This was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Shearer read an Emergency Resolution to transfer the following funds:
LIBRARY OPERATING FUND
$ .01 from 13 to 14
$1,000.00 from 13 to 21
$1,500.00 from 13 to 22
$ 700.00 from 13 to 24
$1,600.00 from 55 to 52
$4,800.01 Total L.O. Fund
LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT FUND
$ 100.00 from 214 to 213
$ -175.00 from 242 to 322
$ 275.00 Total LSCA Fund
Mrs. Foggs moved to accept the resolution and to allow the transfer as read. Mrs. Peck seconded the motion. This was approved unanimously by the board.
Mr. Newbern had reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims. After answering questions from board members about certain invoices, Mr. Newbern moved to allow the bills as presented. Mr. Bodenhorn seconded the notion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
The board received from Anderson City Redevelopment an agreement for the exchange of property between Redevelopment and the library board. A discussion was held as to what is best for the library and the community. A resolution was presented to the board, a description of the two properties to be exchanged with the library receiving the sum of $100,000.00 for partial equalization of the differences in value between the properties. Mr. Kenerk moved to adopt the resolution. This was seconded by Mr. Bodenhorn, and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Kenerk made a motion to accept the agreement from Redevelopment in exchange of properties. Mrs. Foggs seconded this motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Bucove informed the board the State Board of Tax Commissioners Hearting on the 1979 budget will be held Tuesday, November 28, 1978 at 9:00 a.m.
Mr. Bucove advised the board, will be receiving bids on time warrants from the local banks at the December board meeting.
There being no further business, Mr. Bodenhorn moved to adjourn.
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ANDERSON-ANDERSON, STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
DECEMBER 21,1978
The Board of Trustees of the Anderson-Anderson, Stony Creek Township Public Library met Thursday afternoon, December 21, 1978 at 4:00 p.m., in the Indiana Room of the library. Trustees present were Lois Church, Joyce Foggs, Carmela Peck, Louie Shearer, and Paul Newbern. Others present were David Bucove, Library Director, and Georgetta Roudebush, Library Office Manager. Also attending were Barb Albert from the Anderson Daily Bulletin, Rob Prillaman from the Anderson Herald and Tim Stires from WHBU radio station.
Mrs. Shearer, president opened the. meeting, asking for a motion on the minutes of the previous meeting, Mrs. Foggs moved to approve the minutes of the November 16, 1978 meeting.
Mrs. Shearer opened and read the bids received from the local banks for $275,000.00 loans. Mrs. Church moved to accept the bids from the Citizens Banking Co. and the First National Bank at 5.5% receiving one-half (1/2) of the $275,000.00 loans from each bank subject to the attorney's advise on the bids received without affidavits. This was seconded by, Mr. Newbern and unanimously passed by the board.
The bids are as listed:
Anderson Banking Co. 5.65% on $275,000.00
Citizens Banking Co. 5.5 % on $275,000.00
First National Bank 5.5 % on $275,000.00
It is necessary for the Board of Finance to meet on the Third Monday of January and February, 1979. It was the decision of the board to hold the regular meeting of January on the 15th at 4:00p.m. immediately following the Board of Finance meeting. The February meeting will be held on the regular meeting date, February 15,1979 at 7:30 p.m. and the Board of Finance meeting on Monday, February 19,1979.
The following slate of officers was presented for re-election:
President Louie Shearer
Vice President Joyce Foggs
Secretary Lois Church
Treasurer Paul Newbern
Mrs. Foggs moved to re-elect the present officers as presented. Mrs. Church seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Shearer read an Emergency Resolution to transfer the following funds:
LIBRARY OPERATION FUND
$ 11.18 from 11 to 23
$ 338.98 from 32 to 52
35.09 from 11 to 24
22.24 from 33 to 54
673.00 from 13 to 14
1,154.92 from 33 to 56
8,069.54 from 12 to 56
122.81 from 41 to 56
420.47 from 13 to 24
292.76 from 51 to 54
327.85 from 13 to 25
451.13 from 51 to 52
2,619.16 from 13 to 56
1,135.80 from 55 to 56
10.66 from 21 to 24
2,096.81 from 62 to 56
206.36 from 22 to 24
597.54 from 62 to 72
115.45 from 31 to 52
7,717.33 from 73 to 72
327.85 from 32 to 56
Total $26,746.93
LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT FUND
$53.27 from 312 to 33
Mr. Newbern moved to allow the resolution as read. This was seconded by Mrs. Foggs and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern reviewed the invoices and initialed the claims. He moved to allow the bills for payment as listed. This was seconded by Mrs. Church and unanimously passed by the board.
Mrs. Church moved to allow the transfer of $20,155.89 from 56 of Library Operating Fund to Library Improvement Reserve Fund. Mrs. Foggs seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
Date 10-3-78 11-10-78 11-9-78
orders into Amount 1 5,500.00 J 1,572.00 $ 3,147.00 Total $10,219.00
This was seconded by Mrs. Peck and unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern moved to P.o.# 286-42 354-42 1004
encumber three purchase Company National Archives National Archives INCOLSA
the 1979 budget:
Approp. # 7-73 7-73 7-721
Mr. Newbern reported a good audit report had been received from the State Board of Accounts for the 1977 financial records of the library.
Mr. Bucove reported the State Board of Tax Commissioners approved the 30% tax rate for 1979. The 1979 budget was reduced by $10,000.00.
The L.S.C.A. application was presented to the board for approval for project Outreach. This sill be for one-half of the operating cost for Outreach-May 1,1979 to April 30,1980. Mrs. Church moved to approve the application and to submit it to the committee at ~he Indiana State Library for a L.S.C.A. grant. Mrs. Foggs seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Newbern would like to raise the mileage allowance to and from professional meetings for staff and trustees. Mr. Newbern moved to pay the same amount the State Tax Commissioners and State Board of Accounts allows, until further notice. This was seconded by Mrs. Church and unanimously passed by the board.
A merger resolution was presented. Mrs. Peck moved to adopt the resolution to extend library service to any township wishing to join the library district. Mr. Newbern seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed by the board.
Mr. Bucove reported the land exchange between the Anderson Redevelopment Department, and the Library has taken place, and that the deeds have been recorded at the Madison County Recorder’s office. A claim has been submitted for the $100,000.00 due the library.
Mr. Bucove suggested that the Citizens Banking Co. continue to handle renting of the spaces at the parking lot located at 11th. and Main Streets. This would be at a cost of 10% of the income. It was the consensus of the board for Mr. Bucove negotiate with Citizens Banking Co.
Mr. Bucove introduced Kay Schneider, the Children's Librarian. Mrs. Schneider explained the "Dial-A-Story" system which is located in the children's department. The Dial-A-Story is receiving an average of 935 calls per day. There are three machines in operation.
There being no further business, Mrs. Peck moved to adjourn.
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