01-27-2003 LIBMMinutes for the Library Board Meeting
January 27, 2003
Present: Connie Lambert, Julie Jensen, John Hassinger, Kay Johnson, Newt
Potter and Archie Kucera, Hutchinson Public Library custodian.
President Connie Lambert called the meeting to order. Due to special
circumstances, the agenda was bypassed, so Julie Wischnack, Director
Planning and Zoning for the city of Hutchinson, could talk to the board.
Joining her at the meeting was city of Hutchinson employees Lee Wright,
city center maintenance, and Barry Grieve, building official.
When the auditors reviewed the city's finances, it was noted that the
Library's bond fund from 1985 had a balance of $189,000. The auditors
said the bond fund was too high and the money should be spent down. As a
result, Wischnack went before the Hutchinson City Council Jan. 14,
requesting permission to use the money for necessary library repairs and
maintenance. Her request was approved. She, Wright and Grieve came to
the Library Board Meeting on Jan. 27 to discuss options to spend the
money.
Attached is the workplan Wischnack presented. It was approved by the
Library Board. A special meeting was scheduled for Friday, Feb. 14, to
discuss tile and lighting options for the library.
The next board meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. At
that time, the board will address regular agenda items.