REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR

Winnefox Library System

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

 

 

AWARD BIDS –                                                       We have solicited bids for replacement

REPLACEMENT VAN(S)                                        of one or both of our vans depending

                                                                                    upon the bidding results.  The bid opening is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18th.  Our vans date from 1999 and one has 192,000 miles and the other 226,000 miles.  As you know, we use them heavily and our resource sharing between Winnefox libraries depends upon their reliability.  Both are experiencing more frequent repairs.  We have $40,000 set aside in an allocated reserve account for van replacement.  We will have a bid recommendation ready for you at the meeting.  Discussion.  Action Requested: award of bid on the basis of the lowest and/or most advantageous bid commensurate with quality, service, and delivery.

 

2006 CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS         Each year we establish the dates for

                                                                                    System and Oshkosh Public Library Board meetings.  For 2006 we would propose the following dates (see Exhibit A) which are usually on the last Wednesday except where conflicts occur with a holiday.  This schedule will accommodate Oshkosh Public Library Board meeting date changes as well as our need to

schedule most meetings near the end of the month for financial purposes. Discussion.  Action Requested: approve 2006 calendar of Winnefox Board meetings as proposed in Exhibit A.

 

2006 COUNTY PLANS - APPROVAL                    Included in your packets are copies of

                                                                                    the 2006 County Plans and Agreements for Waushara, Green Lake, Fond du Lac and Marquette Counties.  Most Plans and Agreements have been approved or are in the process of receiving final approval as we prepare this report.  At this point, the approved funding levels are as follows:

 

County

2005 Approved

2006 Request

2006 Approved

Fond du Lac

$777,211

$798,737

$798,737

Green Lake

$230,938

$249,460

$230,938

Marquette

$141,165

$191,197

$143,988

Waushara

$345,617

$375,695

$352,800

Winnebago

$1,900,884

$1,958,117

$1,900,884

 

We will advise if there any changes at the meeting and have prepared amendments if necessary.  For more complete information, see the Assistant Director’s Report.  Discussion.  Action Requested: approval of Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara County Plans as presented.

 

2006 WINNEBAGO COUNTY                    Exhibit B contains a revised version of the

AGREEMENT/PLAN –                                Winnebago County Library Service/Plan &

REVISED DRAFT                                        Agreement.  The primary changes are revisions

                                                                        to the funding request levels which now reflect the actual amounts approved by the County Board.  The changes made in accordance with the Agreement result in reductions to the Major Facility Request amounts and the Special Projects Fund request.  I’ve also identified the language in Sec. 6 on p. 6 in italics that there is some interest in deleting from the Agreement.  We should discuss this and several other issues with respect to this Agreement in order for it to be brought to closure with Winnebago County before the end of the year.  An attempt to organize mediation of these issues failed when Omro withdrew from participation in the process.  The City of Oshkosh may still pursue some form of direct negotiation with the City of Omro for an inter-governmental agreement.  The issues are outlined in Exhibit C and a report from Mark on status and trends in Wisconsin for non-reciprocal issues is included as Exhibit D.  Discussion.  Action Requested: take action as outlined on the issues identified in Exhibit C.

 

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS -

 

·        WINNEFOX LIBRARY SYSTEM NOMINATING COMMITTEE – We will have a memo at the meeting from President, Judy Malueg, with the names of a nominating committee for election of officers.  The election needs to take place at the January annual meeting.

·        WINNEFOX ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S REPORT – the report of the Assistant Director is included for your information as Exhibit D.

·        WLA LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR – I’ve included some of the information received at the award presentation (Exhibit F) as well as some very nice letters and notes, and an article and editorial (if you hadn’t already seen it). 

·        CORRESPONDENCE – none to share.

 

CLOSED SESSION                                      Review and discuss the final applicants for the

position of Executive Director pursuant to section

19.85(1)(c) of the Wisconsin State Statutes.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

John V. Nichols

Director