Library Board Minutes 11-15-1993
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO LIBRARY BOARD
1994 Budget Meeting
Monday, November 15, 1993
Members Present: Ed Solberg, Duff Davidson, Becky J esinski, Ruby Bensen, Vem
Oleksowiez, Librarian Marge Bauer
Members Absent: Mary Jane Puncochar
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Ed Solberg.
New Business
1. 1994 Budget
A. Vern explained Maintenance of Effort law that says the programming
portion of the budget must equal or exceed last year's budget.
B. Miscellaneous Operating Supplies - from $1,000 to $1,400.
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C.
Recommended a 5% salary increase for Jerry Hermes. Professional
Services - Custodial from $5,675 to $5,960.
D. Travel Expenses, $0 to $75.
E. Other Equipment, $500 to $1,000
F. A total budget of $31,845 will be requested. Becky Jesinski made the
motion to accept the budget with the revisions. Motion carried.
2. A note was made of the installation of plexiglass over the library sign.
Lights were not installed because the expense was prohibitive.
3. Vern explained the need for moving toward compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act by 1995. The City should have a coordinator and a
completed compliance plan by this time. Counters may need to be lowered,
as well as periodical racks and tables. We will need a visual smoke alarm
also.
4. Great River Regional Libraries will be automated within the next two to
three years. We may need additional money for equipment to accomplish
automation in the 1995 budget.
. Meeting adjourned at 8: 17 p.m.
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Ruby B nsen