HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023.05.08 LBT MinutesMcCall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
May 8, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Library Conference Room, 218 E. Park Street
Attendance: Meg Lojek, David Gallipoli, Jacki Rubin, Matt Stebbins, Lola Elliot,
Susie Reddick, Amy Rush
Call to Order: 10:02 am.
Amendments to Agenda: None.
Approval of Minutes: Action Item: Matt moved to approve the minutes of March 13th
and the submittal from April 10th; David seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Public Comment: None.
Director's Report: Action Items - Susie moved to approve the payments for
March 22nd, April 6th, April 20th, and May 4th; Jacki seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
Monthly Budget and Stats: Financial information is available at
https://www.mccall.id.us/financial-statements. The process is underway for next year's
budget. Meg will take the budget proposal to Linda, Anette, the Board, and City
Council for final approval. Board members are encouraged to be involved.
Staff Report: An interview for the summer internship position is scheduled.
Grants Update: LOT Commission meeting will be 5/9/23. The EBSCO grant
was pulled at the last minute because the solar company had questions which
could not be answered before the application due date. We plan to try again!
Building Update: Nathan was unable to attend today.
Library Foundation Report: Amy reported Idaho Gives was successful with $7,450
donated to the Foundation. At least ten new donors gave this year. The community
held an Idaho Gives kick-off reception at the library. With Meg's help, Amy submitted
an MDEF grant to help fund equipment for the new recording studio. This summer
Amy will be lining up new avenues for major gifts. In August she will work with the
Shelton fund under the ICF for funding to place the old McCall Drug soda fountain
back bar. The Foundation was happy to support the wine toss at our 50th celebration
and made some new contacts. Thank you, Amy!
Treasurer's Report: Linda was in a training session today, but we addressed the
$338.65 LGIP deposit for Quarter 2 FY23. Action Item: Susie moved to approve the
deposit; Lola seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Library Policy Review Sections 1H and 1I: Section 1H was tabled while we await the
City Attorney's legal review as we update according to State laws. Action Item for
Section 1I: after discussion, David moved to approve the changes to Policy Section 1I;
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Susie seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Next meeting we will review J,
K, and L along with H.
Approval of Draft Letter to Governor/Legislature Action Item: Matt moved to
approve the draft letter; Jacki seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Friends Liaison Report (Lola): There will be a Friends of the Library meeting next
week. In the meantime, everything is going smoothly; the new co -presidents are Patti
Moran and Pat Ager. The FOL's budget is holding steady - they are keeping their
heads above water. The Friends received $640 in donations through Idaho Gives
which should cover rental fees for book storage for the next year. A clean-up date is
scheduled to inventory and purge books. Current Pump House hours are Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday from 12 to 3 pm.
City Council Liaison Report: Mayor Bob was not available today.
Reschedule Library History Committee meeting for May (Susie): We decided not to
reschedule for now, and will discuss at the June board meeting.
Susie and Jacki will miss our July meeting; Matt and David will miss the meeting in
August. We will look at the calendar again in June to see if we need to change any
summer meeting dates to maintain a quorum.
Adjourn: 11:05 am.
Next Meetings: June 12th; July loth; August 14th
Minutes prepared by Susie Reddick, Secretary
Respectfully submitted by Jacki Rubin, Chair
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