HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.09.13 LBT Minutes Minutes-McCall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
September 13, 2021 - 10:00 AM
Teams/Legion Hall, 216 E. Park Street
Call to order: 10:04 AM
Attendance: In Legion Hall-Amy Rush,Jacki Rubin, David Gallipoli, Lola Elliot, Meg Lojek. Via Teams-
Linda Stokes, Dennis Humphries, Bob Giles.
Amendments to Agenda: None
Approval of Minutes: 7/12/21- Lola moved to accept the minutes; David seconded. All in favor.
Public Comment: No public comment received.
Library Building Project Update: Dennis Humphries gave a detailed building project update. The interior
and exterior changes were made to remain within the existing budget constraints.The design process is
ongoing and will be continuously adjusting and adapting. Documents are at 50%complete for
construction ready. Next steps are P&Z CUP approval October 51h
Director's Report:
Payment Approvals: 7/15, 7/21, 8/26, 8/26 handout, 9/09/21- David moved to approve;Jacki
seconded, and the motion passed.
Monthly Budget and Stats:August financials were reviewed online.
Linda Stokes: Reported that the end of FY21 is nearly complete. FY22 budget was approved by
Council.The bond selling was September 8`h. The Library Bond sold with rates of 1.77%not the
2.52%stated at the time of the bond election. Good News! Linda will report the implications of
this cost savings at the next meeting.
LGIP Quarterly deposit$96.22 -Meg will confirm deposit on LGIP statements.
Grants updates:
American Recovery Act: Meg was awarded $2000.00 for eBooks.This was very welcome
because the eBooks are very expensive and limited by the number of checkouts and/or the
length of usage,this being determined by the publishers with no consistency.
Idaho Humanities Council:This will be used for completion of the Book Walk. The walk will
feature Joy Steiner's book, "P" is for Potato at a grand opening author event 9/18.
ICfL Summer Internship: Rachel Morton completed a successful summer of activities. She also
volunteered to teach ESL classes,which will be continued through the year.
Library Board of Trustees vacancy
The Board of Trustees accepted a letter of resignation from Patrick Coyle. We are very sorry to
see him resign. His position will be advertised, and his replacement will be selected at the
October meeting. Susie Reddick was chosen to replace Dawn Matus by a unanimous vote,for a
term to expire 10/2024. Congratulations to Susie. Lola will notify her.
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Fines free library policy: Jacki moved to adopt the fine free policy as written; David seconded the
motion and it passed.
Fundraising and Foundation report: Amy reported the Donor appreciation Day was postponed. It will be
coordinated with the end of the year donations. Expansion monetary goals to be realigned and Amy will
communicate with the City Treasurer. Amy and Meg meet on Thursday to discuss in-kind contributions.
Friends Liaison report: Lola reported the Pump House will be closed to the public once again due to
COVID. Donations will continue to be accepted. Meg will be reporting to the Friends of the Library
interior and exterior changes for the new library. She will be pointing out the updates and changes for
the space designated for Friends of the Library.
City Council Liaison report: Bob was not available at this time in the meeting but gave helpful feedback.
Adjourned: 11:54 AM
Next Meetings: October 11`h, November 8th, December 13`h
Minutes prepared by Lola Elliot
Respectfully submitted by Jacki Rubin, Chair
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