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| The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. by President Donna Perdzock. In attendance: Art Biagianti, Carol Brown, Mary Crehore, Gorman Duffett, Vickie Hartzell, Donna Perdzock, Cristine Rom, Ellen Stepanian, Lisa Stevens, Karen Tschudy, and Andrew Venable; Associate Member: Leslie Polott; CAMLS Staff: Mike Snyder, Terri Pasadyn, Elaine Terman, Mary Ellen Powers, and Beth Listerman. Absent: Chris Bennett | |
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| Minutes of Meeting February 16, 2000 | |
Carol Brown MOVED and Andy Venable SECONDED a motion TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE CAMLS BOARD OF TRUSTEES' MEETING ON FEBRUARY 16, 2000. Ayes: Biagianti, Brown, Crehore, Duffett, Hartzell, Perdzock, Rom, Stepanian, Stevens, Tschudy, and Venable. Nays: none. Abstentions: None. |
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| CAMLS Strategic Plan | |
The Strategic Plan was presented to and approved by the Advisory Council. Gorman Duffett MOVED and Vickie Hartzell SECONDED a motion TO APPROVE THE CAMLS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FY00/01 AND FY01/02. Ayes: Biagianti, Brown, Crehore, Duffett, Hartzell, Perdzock, Rom, Stepanian, Stevens, Tschudy, and Venable. Nays: none. Abstentions: None. |
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| CAMLS Budget for FY00/01 | |
The budget was presented to the Advisory Council and approved. Ellen Stepanian MOVED and Andy Venable SECONDED a motion TO APPROVE THE CAMLS BUDGET FOR FY00/01. Ayes: Biagianti, Brown, Crehore, Duffett, Hartzell, Perdzock, Rom, Stepanian, Stevens, Tschudy, and Venable. Nays: none. Abstentions: None. |
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| Revised CAMLS Bylaws | |
The recommended revisions to the CAMLS Bylaws were reviewed and approved by the Advisory Council. Andy Venable MOVED and Gorman Duffett SECONDED a motion TO APPROVE THE REVISED BYLAWS. Ayes: Biagianti, Brown, Crehore, Duffett, Hartzell, Perdzock, Rom, Stepanian, Stevens, Tschudy, and Venable. Nays: none. Abstentions: None. |
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| Revised CAMLS Position Descriptions | |
Changes made to the position descriptions mesh with the CAMLS Strategic Plan and Gortz' work flow study. It was suggested that "knowledge of computer software" in the Executive Director's and Continuing Education Director's job descriptions should be more encompassing to include "knowledge of computer software and information technology." Art Biagianti MOVED and Cristine Rom SECONDED a motion TO APPROVE THE REVISED CAMLS POSITION DESCRIPTIONS WITH THE SUGGESTED CHANGE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AND CONTINUING EDUCATION DIRECTOR'S POSITION DESCRIPTIONS. Ayes: Biagianti, Brown, Crehore, Duffett, Hartzell, Perdzock, Rom, Stepanian, Stevens, Tschudy, and Venable. Nays: none. Abstentions: None. |
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| February Financial Report | |
The cash balance as of February 29, 2000, was $641,042. The Proficiency Access Project is close to ending. Mary Crehore MOVED and Karen Tschudy SECONDED a motion TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY FINANCIAL REPORT. Ayes: Biagianti, Brown, Crehore, Duffett, Hartzell, Perdzock, Rom, Stepanian, Stevens, Tschudy, and Venable. Nays: none. Abstentions: None. |
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| Budget Transfers/Revisions | |
Mary Ellen Powers requested transfers and revisions which reflect refinements in the budget items as the fiscal year nears an end. Andy Venable MOVED and Ellen Stepanian SECONDED a motion TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BUDGET TRANSFERS AND REVISIONS: IN THE GENERAL FUND (100) A TRANSFER OF $2,800 FROM OTHER-PRINTING TO EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPUTER; IN THE STATE FUND (220) A TRANSFER OF $4,300 FROM FRINGES-HEALTH INSURANCE TO SALARIES-CLERK-TREASURER; A TRANSFER OF $1,650 FROM OTHER-CE PRINTING TO TRAVEL, AND A TRANSFER OF $5,639 FROM EQUIPMENT TO OTHER-SOFTWARE (PHOTOSHOP 5.5) FOR THE ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM; IN THE STATE FUND (220) A REVISION OF $2,435 FROM CONTRACTS-CE ACCOMMODATIONS TO CONTRACTS-CE GRAPHICS; A REVISION OF $594 FROM CONTRACTS-UNION LIST TO CONTRACTS-NETWORK SUPPORT; AND A REVISION OF $500 FROM TRAVEL-MILEAGE TO TRAVEL-CONFERENCE. Ayes: Biagianti, Brown, Crehore, Duffett, Hartzell, Perdzock, Rom, Stepanian, Stevens, Tschudy, and Venable. Nays: none. Abstentions: None. |
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| Payments over $5,000 | |
Vickie Hartzell MOVED and Leslie Polott SECONDED a motion TO APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION OF $11,500 IN THE NON-PROJECT ACCOUNT FOR MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK. Ayes: Biagianti, Brown, Crehore, Duffett, Hartzell, Perdzock, Rom, Stepanian, Stevens, Tschudy, and Venable. Nays: none. Abstentions: None. The estimated budget revenue for the sale of these materials is $12,500. Cristine Rom MOVED and Mary Crehore SECONDED a motion TO APPROVE A PAYMENT OF $5,639 TO BUSINESS SMARTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PHOTOSHOP 5.5 SOFTWARE FOR THE ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM. Ayes: Biagianti, Brown, Crehore, Duffett, Hartzell, Perdzock, Rom, Stepanian, Stevens, Tschudy, and Venable. Nays: none. Abstentions: None. |
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| U.S. Cargo Fuel Surcharge | |
Due to the recent spike in bulk oil prices, U.S. Cargo has increased the daily cost per stop 5% from $12.50 to $13.13, effective March 21, 2000. CAMLS will absorb the 5% rate increase through the end of the current fiscal year. The CAMLS Board of Trustees will discuss the matter further at its May 24 meeting. |
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| Committee Reports | |
Personnel Committee - Art Biagianti reported that the Personnel Committee will meet in April to review the salary survey being conducted by Gortz. |
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| Continuing Education Director's Report | |
Terri Pasadyn announced that ALAO and OELMA will fund any participant to Library Leadership Ohio. She also commented that workshop registrations are doing well and that seven classes have already closed out. |
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| Change in Membership Status | |
Andy Venable MOVED and Ellen Stepanian SECONDED a motion TO APPROVE CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP STATUS OF HUDSON LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY FROM ASSOCIATE TO VOTING STATUS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000. Ayes: Biagianti, Brown, Crehore, Duffett, Hartzell, Perdzock, Rom, Stepanian, Stevens, Tschudy, and Venable. Nays: none. Abstentions: None. |
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| Executive Director's Report | |
Mike Snyder announced that PHS Mt. Sinai Medical Center East has been acquired by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the Clinic has decided to close the hospital and the Aveni Medical Library. |
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| Adjourn | |
| Art Biagianti MOVED and Ellen Stepanian SECONDED a motion TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 1:05 P.M. | |