1 THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH COUNCIL AGENDA Date ...

9. New Business – Budget Update – Julia noted she is waiting on more informationon how the market study will impact 2013 wages. Transportation costs areexpected to go up. There will no longer be CAP funding.PCIN Update – Pauline and Julia attended the September meeting. TheStratford Public Library is to assume the PLOW program, with no budgetaryimpact on us. More detailed financial information is to be presented to the Board.Strategic Plan: Youth representative at strategic planning meeting - Daryl Ballhas strongly suggested that we include a youth representative at the Strat Planmeeting. Julia will ask Sherri if she could recommend anyone, and we could askat the high school – it would qualify as volunteer hours.10. Other Business – Best Sellers – Martha asked how the waiting list for BestSellers works as the wait times seem to be a bit excessive. Julia explained theprocess and concluded that a 3 month wait is the longest time one should haveto wait for a book, as ideal holds ratios are 6 holds per 1 book copy. Extra copiesare sometimes purchased if there is a strong demand. There was discussionthat the loan time could be decreased to 2 weeks or 10 days.Friends of the Library Update – Val reported that this group met on Sept. 26 th andTracey Weber is the new secretary. They have $12,000.00 in reserves. Theyhave decorated for Thanksgiving and Halloween. The fall schedule wascirculated. They are still looking at blinds for the children’s section. There hasbeen an anonymous donor for improvements to the teen section – looking atrepurposing what we already have. There is talk of a ribbon cutting in March toget some exposure. Ticket sales for John Conrad are going well. Continuing tocollect pennies – Listowel has $165.00 so far and Atwood has $58.50.Reminders – Outreach events in September were very successful – databaseusage has already increased; Strategic Planning session Sat. Oct. 27 from 9:00– 4:30 – lunch and snacks are provided, executive summary and communityprofile sheets are in everyone’s packages; Julia will look into the early bird datefor conference registration and booking rooms.11. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned @ 8:10 p.m. on motion made by BerniceWeber Passchier and seconded by Pauline Boertien._______________________________Chairperson – Paul Horn__________________Date_______________________________Recording Secretary – Kate Docker__________________Date14 2