HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020.01.23 LBT Minutes Minutes--McCall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
January 23, 2020
McCall Community Center (Senior Center) 701 1St Street, 9:00 AM
Call to order: 9:05 am
Attendance: John Milliner, Ed Hershberger, Lynn Lewinski,Jacki Rubin, Lola Elliot, Meg Lojek, Erin
Greaves, Dean Martens, Bill Thomas,Andy Laidlaw, Bob Giles, Linda Stokes,John Powell, Dominick Fery,
Anna Sparrell,Skyler Swinford, Dennis Humphries. Several had to leave before meeting adjourned.
Amendments to Agenda: The term "Action Item" was added to the Annual Evaluation of Library
Director item to correct a clerical error.
Approval of Minutes: 12/19/19 motioned by Lola, 2nd by Ed, all aye,to approve as presented.
Cost Estimates from CM Company, Ratio/HPA, with energy efficiency items from ESCO (Dominick, Anna,
Dennis, Skylar) were presented and discussed at length.There are complex problems,with
simple solutions,to make a better facility for the future. Addressing the quality of building
without air loss, high quality insulation, glass and thermal concerns, efficient infrastructure
systems, et al will allow for a design that works with a return on our investments.This is not to
apply for certificates and awards, but to be more responsible with building for our community.
Dennis explained several new items, including the relocation of sewer pressure main, the
changes in design with CLT limited,the Plaza design and the new Parks building. Ed motioned to
endorse the program, schedule, estimate and general design from this current information.Jacki
2nds, all aye. Further discussion was held to consider the overall cost impact to the taxpayers. It
was determined Meg will continue to work closely with the consultants to refine the estimates.
Treasurer's Report: Linda Stokes presented the updated library expansion project spreadsheet. Please
see attached.
CD Rollover and Interest Rate Report: The$246,765.00 CD was renewed at 1.94%for one year. It will
come due again September 2020.
Director's Report:
Payment Approvals: 12/11/2019, 1/2/20, 1/8/20-motioned by Lola to approve, with 2nd by
Lynn, all aye.
Budget and Stats: PayPal check for FY19—due back to library$194.30
Monthly financial statement reviewed online: https://www.mccall.id.us/financial-statements
Staff: programs monthly calendar attached.The Winter Carnival activities are on!
Thank you notes for future,to the Friends.
Fundraising quarterly report: Amy gave us some exciting news of prospective donors, with more details
to come! Report is attached. Discussion included future funding for additional projects after the scope of
the bond is accomplished, and the need to clearly inform the public about the possible bond.
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Friends Liaison report:Tabled for next meeting.
Foundation report: Tabled for next meeting
City Council Liaison report: N/A
Annual Evaluation of Library Director:Tabled for next meeting. Due to the importance of this meeting,
and to respect Meg's evaluation, a separate meeting will be held with Action Item for the evaluation on
Tues,Jan. 28th in Legion Hall.
Adjourned: 12:05 PM
Next Meetings: January 23rd, 5:30 PM, City Council Work Session in Legion Hall w/Library design team
February 13th, 5:30 PM, Draft Ordinance Review, City Council meeting in Legion Hall
February 20th, regular Trustee monthly meeting, 9:00 AM in Legion Hall
February 27th, 5:30 PM,Adopt Ordinance, City Council meeting in Legion Hall
Minutes prepared by LynnvLewinsski, Specretary
Respectfully submitted by Jacki Rubin, Chair mak.' /[;
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