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McCall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 26, 2010
Library Conference Room, 10:00 AM
Call to order : 10:10 AM
Attendance : Anne Kantola, Nancy Butler, Lynn Lewinski, Ed Hershberger, and Jackie Rueben
Minutes : Approved as edited.
Director's Report : Meg Lojek presented a wonderful special report on the Summer Programs. An
overwhelming increase of attendees caused a closure of registration for the first time ever. In 2007
there were 81 participants registered, this year there were 133. The Census shows 275 students in town,
so that is quite a nice turn out. Thanks to the Staff and competent volunteers everything went more
smoothly than the past. Meg's report is attached and well worth looking at. Some of the highlights were
comments made...
SO crowded, glad there was Tots of space outside to accommodate...
#1 idea...build a larger library!
41 of 46 students felt they read more this summer because of the program, 100% of the parents
thought so...
There was discussion of applying for grants to ensure monies to enhance these programs, especially if
economic conditions don't improve with our budgeting.
The Shelton Foundation was mentioned, however Carole Coyle has applied for shelving from that
source. Other avenues will be looked into by Lynn.
Budget and Stats : Holding well.
Staff : Great summer staffing co-ordination, best programs ever. Lida is back and energizing everyone.
Schedule: The Summer schedule was a success. Winter hours in effect soon.
Friend's Report : The Friends are looking forward to The Star News article in this week's paper.
Old Business :
Inventory: Done! Most of the lost books were actually duplicates or system deletes.
Carpet & Shelving: Shelving delivery will determine this project.
New Business
Budget: Lindley Kirkpatrick came to speak to us about the budget. The Council has
decided not to impose a tax increase and all departments are adjusting budgets accordingly. The
Library Board continues to support the need for future planning of a City Campus. The Board sees an
action committee as a solution to prepare concepts and gain support and insight with the community.
The Board is waiting for a work session with the Council on this.
Biblionix Apollo: Anne is pursuing costs and efficiencies of new program possibilities
to run the library system; she is trying to find the pros and cons of what has been presented. Cost
will be an important part of the decision making.
Adjournment : 11:20 AM
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 4 PM.
Nancy Butler, hair
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