HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020.06.18 LBT Minutes Minutes--McCall Public Library Board. of Trustees Meeting
June 18, 2020 - 9:00 AM
Location: Zoom Meeting
Call to order: Jacki Rubin called to order the Zoom Board of Trustees Meeting at 9:05
Attendance: Lola Elliot,Jacki Rubin, Bob Giles, Ed Hershberger, Amy Rush, Meg Lojek, Charlie and Bev
Nightengale, Eric Haff, David Gallipoli, Dane][ Bleymaier, Bill Thomas
Amendments to Agenda: None
Approval of Minutes: 5/21/20 Ed Hershberger moved the minutes be approved; Lola Elliot seconded.
Director's Report:
Payment Approval: 5/29, 6/11 Ed Hershberger moved to approve; Lola Elliot seconded.
Budget and Stats: April Monthly financial statements reviewed online, no further comments.
PayPal check for FY19—due back to library$194.30:Transaction completed and recorded
by Linda Stokes.
Staff: Meg gave calendar updates and reported the replacement for Melody Dodge has
successfully been hired. Welcome Bre Anderson, our new children's librarian.
Library updates re: COVID-19
Staff and public are adjusting to the COVID regulations. Going smoothly.
All staff staying strong after the defeat of the Bond Election. Very disappointed but
remaining positive and curious as to the Board and Council's next steps.
Meg and Casey are developing a summer program with activities involving the community
while following the COVID restrictions set by the City. Children log their reading online and
come into the library for prizes. Ideas such as Beach Read may be allowed in the future.
Grants and LOT application updates:
CARES Act was granted which allowed Zoom software and other necessary expenditures.
LOT commission has recommended monies for Engineering and Professional services.
Discussion of City bond 2020 and of future options for a library building expansion effort—
report summaries from Building Committee, Foundation,Ambassadors, City staff:
The reports were very encouraging from all committees. The main theme was don't give up;
pursue the project. Many ideas were discussed, and Jacki recommended that the Board not view today's
discussion as an Action Item. Dates for a new Bond, adjusting the Library Expansion proposal, looking at
Plan B from Humphries Poli,failures and success of the Bond attempt, creating a survey... were several
items discussed, but all committees felt the momentum for a new Library is there and direction is given
by all to move forward! The Trustees requested a Work Session with City Council as soon as possible.
Recommendation to City Council for new Library Board member:
David Gallipoli was introduced to the Board as a prospective new member. Noting David's
abundant qualifications and enthusiasm for the position, Ed moved to nominate David. Lola
seconded the motion. David was unanimously approved. His nomination will be sent to the City
Manager and City Council for their approval at the next meeting. Welcome David!
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Fundraising report:
We Can Win! Amy Rush reported a very positive reaction to the Bond attempt. Our
Ambassadors and donors sent a strong message urging the Board to continue with the project. Amy has
already worked to contact all donors and she reported the donations will remain with the project.
Friends Liaison report:
The Friends of the Library as always continue to send messages of support and will be opening
the Pump House July 1.
Foundation report:
Eric Haff reported that the Library Foundation members continue to look forward to a positive
working relationship.
City Council Liaison report:
Bob Giles expressed his opinion of the bond election results. So close! It was a clear message
that the voters do want a new library! Bob encouraged and stressed the continued support of the
Council, staff, and City Manager. Working together with a healthy exchange of ideas,the project has the
momentum for success! Meg and the Trustees thanked Bob and the City Council members for their
continued support and leadership.
Meeting Adjourned: 10:30
Minutes Submi0ed by Lola Elliot
Next Meetings: July 16, 9:00 AM, virtual
August 20, 9:00 AM, Legion Hall or virtual
September 17, 9:00 AM, Legion Hall or virtual
Minutes prepared by Lola Elliot
Respectfully submitted by Jacki Rubin, Chair
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