HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.04.12 LBT Minutes Minutes—McCall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
April 12, 2021
Teams/Legion Hall, 216 E. Park Street
Call to Order: 10:03 am
Attendance: Via Teams— Dawn Matus, Bob Giles, Linda Stokes, Amy Rush
In Legion Hall—Meg Lojek, Jacki Rubin, David Gallipoli, Lola Elliot, Patrick Coyle
Amendments to Agenda: None
Approval of Minutes: David made a motion to approve the minutes of 3/8; Jacki seconded.
Minutes approved.
Public Comment: No public comments received.
Director's Report:
Payment Approvals: Jacki motioned to approve payments for 3/11, 3/19 and 4/8/21; Lola
seconded. All in favor.
Staff updates:
- TutorMobile on the Global Stage: The Library's Casey Bruck, with Amanda Keavney of
the Shepherd's Home, will give a presentation about the Tutor Mobile program on April
14th as part of an international panel hosted by the International Federation of Library
Associations on unique library programs in rural communities around the world. The
event is tied to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
- Idaho Digital Consortium: Library staff member Jessica Moore, who has been serving on
the IDC Board of Directors, has been named the board's Secretary.
Library expansion update: Library Director Meg Lojek and Erin Greaves, City Communications
Manager, have organized guided and self-guided informational tours for the public ahead of the
May 18 bond election. The tours offer a firsthand look at the current building and its limitations,
which include inadequate space, a lack of ADA-compliant facilities, and physical deterioration
due to age.
Online discussion: On April 21 at 6:30 pm, the news website Boise Dev will hold a live virtual
forum about the library expansion project with Meg, City Manager Anette Spickard, and our
library consultant firms as guests. Questions can be submitted in advance. Event will be
recorded and can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N97QHGsZRY
Annual report: Jacki will present the Library's annual report to City Council on April 22.
Cinco de Mayo watch party: The Library is partnering with the McCall Music Society and the
McCall Arts and Humanities Council to promote a Latin music-themed watch party on May 5 by
the Boise Philharmonic. A link will be provided for free to the first 25 people who sign up.
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Author talk: With David's help, the Library has arranged for the environmental writer and thinker
Betsy Gaines Quammen to give a talk about her new book, American Zion. May 7, outside the
Library. Open to up to 50 people. (This event has since been moved to another location.)
Budget and Stats: Budget and Stats: February financial statements are online at
https://www.mccall.id.us/financial-statements; March statements will be available by 4/15.
City Treasurer's Report and Discussion Items:
LGIP quarterly deposit: $3,241 will be deposited for the second quarter.
Fund balance: With the inclusion of the $3,241 quarterly deposit, $1.224 million is available for
the Library expansion project, slightly more than when the City created the ordinance for the
bond. In addition, updated calculations show unexpended funds of$57,043 for the project.
Purchasing Policy Adoption: The Board discussed and were in agreement on the new
purchasing policy adopted by the City Council. Under the updated policy, the Library Director
can approve invoices up to $1,000; invoices for$1,000-5,000 require approval by the Library
Director and the City Treasurer. Amounts over $5,000 also require the Library Board's approval.
Bond Election Discussion:
Jacki provided an update/overview of the City's information campaign about the bond and
expressed thanks for the effort put into the library expansion website, FAQ, newspaper ads, etc.
Ensuing discussion focused on the view held by some that libraries in general don't get much
use, in spite of data showing strong demand for library programs and services, and ways to
change perceptions. Jacki also reminded everyone at the meeting to do what they can as
private citizens to drum up public support for the library bond.
Fundraising and Foundation Report: Amy reported that the Foundation has been reaching out to
local businesses and nonprofits to show their support for the bond, and is planning to place a
full-page ad in The Star-News on May 6 with names. So far, more than 50 businesses and 12
nonprofits have agreed to appear in the ad, and/or to display"Vote YES!" signs.
Friends Liaison Report:
Lola shared that FOL members have been cleaning the Pump House used bookstore,
repainting and organizing books and pursuing other activities in anticipation of eventual
reopening (undecided at present). In the meantime, people looking for used books may
schedule visits to the Pump House. Members are updating their biographies to share.
City Council Liaison Report:
Bob thanked everyone for a good discussion. Regarding library usage, he noted that for many
years before Covid, McCall was a leader per capita in library usage, and that programs such as
"Doing Democracy" were well-attended. Bob encouraged participants to continue advocating in
a private capacity, and said he was pleased to hear that businesses were responding so
positively to the Foundation's bond outreach efforts.
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Adjournment: 11:05
Next Meetings:
May 10, 10:00 AM, Legion Hall or Virtual
June 14, 10:00 AM Legion Hall or Virtual
July 12, 10:00 AM Legion Hall or Virtual
Minutes prepared by Dawn Matus, Secretary
Respectfully submitted by Jacki Rubin, Chair
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