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Pioneerland Library System Meeting Nov 13, 2008
Summary Notes
Jack Sandberg
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' PI,S Contract with Union Employees
Motion to approve 2009 & 2010 Contract with AFSCME, LOCAL 1826 Passed
Details can be obtained from PLS office.
* PIS Decision with regard to Non -Union Employees
Motion to approve changes for non -union employees that correspond to changes in the union contract. Passed
* Flex Plan Administrator
Motion} to approve changes in Flex Plan Administrator to "Select Accounts" Passed
PIS Decision with regard to Benson Library Han Librarian Position
Motion to proceed with search for replacement for Kimberly Ross (res Nov 28). Passed
According to PLS policy, whenever a Head Librarian position becomes vacant, PLS will attempt to fill the
position by combining the position with another Head Librarian position. However, in this case it is apparent that
the City of Benson and/or Swift County would have an entirely sound challenge to a decision for combining
positions, in the judgement of the PLS Director. So, in anticipation of such a challenge, it was deemed
appropriate to not delay in beginning the search for a replacement.
* Gates Grants for new PC
Gates Foundation has announced that up to 9 PLS libraries may qualify for the next round of matching grunts for
new PCs. Fall of `09 and 10.
* Policy revisions
Patron Code of Conduct Passed
Access to PLS Public Data Passed
Details from PLS office.
* Heritage Searchers
Motion to renew contract with Heritage Searchers of Willmar to store their materials and Passed
to use designated space in the Willmar Library to conduct genealogy research
Joint Powers Agreement
Board's approved JPA amendments have been sent to its 27 signatories (18 cities and 9 counties).
As of November 4, 2008; 17 signatories (9 cities and 8 counties) have approved them.
This is in regard to legalities of "stacked liablilites" for Joint Powers situations.
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