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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20100826lbmMinutes 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 Date