March 11, 2010
Teton County Library Board
March 11, 2010 Minutes
Present: Lisa Delaney, Anne Ladd, Bill Wotkyns, Andy Schwartz, Debra Adams and Clark Heindl.
Lisa called the meeting, continued from one week ago, to order. Bill made a motion to submit the proposed FY 11 Budget with plans for 10%, 20% and 30% budget reductions (see attached) to the county commission. During discussion Debra reviewed the proposed budget, making the following points:
1. As requested the proposed budget includes 3 scenarios compared to FY 10 Budget – 10% reduction, 20% reduction, and a 30% reduction.
2. The 10% reduction would result in:
a. The library continuing with the currently planned shortened hours - closing at 8pm and opening at 1pm on Saturdays.
b. Not filling the currently open 7 positions.
c. Some programs (such as computer classes) are reduced.
3. The 20% reduction plan would result in:
a. Closing on Mondays in addition to closing at 8pm and opening at 1pm on Saturdays.
b. All staff members would be reduced to 30 hours per week, which is the equivalent of an additional 7 full time positions, for a total loss of 14 positions. This would also mean that there would be no staff substitutes available when a staff member is unable to work as scheduled because of illness or vacation.
c. Adult programs will be reduced.
4. The 30% reduction plan would result in:
a. Main Library is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; the Alta Branch is closed completely. The main library would be closed for two weeks out of the year. Public computers are likely reduced as well as adult and children’s programs
b. There will be further reductions in staff, including reduction in hours below 30 hours per week and possible layoffs
Anne suggested that the budget include footnotes to explain the changes in service levels and staff for each scenario and to provide more information on various numbers in the budget – the amount budgeted for the Adult book collection for example is unchanged from 2010 but was cut by 25% from the 2009 amount.
Anne seconded Bill’s motion. The board unanimously voted to submit the planned budget with each scenario to the county commission.
Bill moved to continue the meeting on March 18 at 3:15pm. Anne seconded. The board voted unanimously to continue the meeting.