HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 21-272 Library Board of Trustees Appointment_Matt StebbinsMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 21-272
Meeting Date November 18, 2021
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request for Library Board of Trustees Member Appointment – Matt Stebbins
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
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Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
N/A
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
Airport
Library
Originator
TIMELINE:
November 2021-October 2025
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Library Board of Trustees advocates for the library and literacy, hires and evaluates the Library Director, monitors overall effectiveness of the library as a social institution
and sets library policies and strategic goals to better serve the community. Trustees are volunteers who serve for a term of five years. Library Trustees are recommended for appointment
by current library board members and appointed by the City Manager and City Council.
An ad was placed in the Star-News for two weeks and seven letters of interest (attached) were received. Two of the seven candidates backed out of the process, Terry Edvalson and Mark
Morgan, leaving five candidates to be considered Carol Auth, Christy Hovey, Jackie Atkinson, Linda Corder, and Matt Stebbins.
The Library Board of Trustees interviewed the 5 candidates on November 8, 2021 and voted unanimously to recommend Matt Stebbins for appointment. Mr. Stebbins would finish a term of service
in place of Patrick Coyle, who has resigned due to work obligations. Matt stood out for his passion about reaching underserved populations in our community and bringing new users to
library services. He also has extensive experience with non-profit management, strategic planning initiatives, and community building organizations. His letter of interest stated that
he has learned “how vital libraries are as a community resource, not just for books and internet access, but also in providing quiet and safe spaces, referrals to other community services,
and generally creating community connection.”
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Appoint Matt Stebbins to the McCall Public Library Board of Trustees for a term to expire October 2025.
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