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Minutes--McCall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
August 20, 2020
Location:Zoom/Library Conference Room
Called to order: 9:07 am
Attendance: Lola Elliot, Lynn Lewinski, Ed Hershberger, David Gallipoli,Amy Rush, Meg Lojek, Bob Giles,
Linda Stokes,Jacki Rubin. David, Lynn and Meg were in Library Conference Room;the others on Zoom.
Amendments to Agenda: None
Approval of Minutes: 7/16/20 motion to approve by Ed, with 2nd from.Dave.
Director's Report:
Payment Approvals: Ed motions to approve (warrant registers 6/16, 7/6, 7/16, 7/20, 8/6, 8/11)
with Lola 2"d, and all aye. Lynn abstained.
Budget and Stats:July monthly financial statement reviewed online:
https://www.mccall.id.us/financial-statements
LGIP quarterly deposit: Ed moved to deposit$2732.31 which will be reconciled by Linda Stokes
and Meg at a later time. Board approved.
Library Expansion Project spreadsheet: Linda reviewed the spreadsheet reminding everyone
that the numbers being presented dealt only with city dollars, donations and pledges to the Foundation
were not included.
FY 21 Budget process update: Meg reported adding$4000 to public info campaign and taking
$4000 away from Buildings and Grounds Repair. Anette suggested moving the library LOT award of
$221,790 to the contingency level. Otherwise the proposed FY21 budget remained the same and was
approved unanimously by Council.
Staff Updates: To meet the challenges of combining school and work schedules in the COVID
pandemic, Meg and staff proposed three initiatives and programs. If implemented, they would help
meet the needs of students and working parents following CDHD guidelines.The initiatives would
include: a study buddy room, tutoring connections, and increased after school programming. Excellent
ideas and a great way to reach out to the community.
Library fines will not be reinstated yet. Meg will present information to the Board at our next
meeting to discuss the fine free proposal going forward.
Library Programs continue online such as Story Time.
Major congratulations to Meg, Casey, and staff for the extraordinary Story Walk Along! You are
all amazing!
No Film Society presentations this year!
Planning for Revision of McCall Public Library Strategic Plan: Due 2021. Board discussed they prefer to
save money and revise the plan themselves, rather than hiring a consultant. Meg will begin by
circulating the 2018 Strategic Plan to members for the 2021 revision.
Planning for Revision of McCall Public Library Policy Manual: Board will review and make changes as is
necessary, starting January 2021, due March 2021.
Library Expansion updates and discussion: After much discussion the Board remains solid as to the
areas of concern for the next bond presentation in May 2021: lack of transparency, cost of the project,
and the perceived need. Council will initiate Focus groups in September for outreach information. It
appears the Council would like to take more of a lead with the proposal. Board is concerned with the
Parks and Rec lack of timeline and cost analysis. Bob will bring back more info to our next meeting. More
discussion to be held!
Fundraising Report:Amy is reviewing and revising all information, including the Case for Support
document. No new changes.
Friends of the Library: Book sale Sept. 5 if it meets CDC requirements. If not, donations will not be
accepted until further date.
City Council Liaison Report: Bob reiterated working together with the City Council we can come up with
a very positive proposal for another library Bond.Tell us what we need to hear from City Council, Focus
Groups, and the community.
Meeting Adjourn: 10:45
Next Meetings: September 17, 9:00 AM, Library Conference Room or Zoom
October 15, 9:00 AM, Library Conference Room or Zoom
November 19, 9:00 AM, Library Conference Room or Zoom
Minutes prepared by Lola Elliot
Respectfully submitted by Jack Rubin, Chair