HomeMy Public PortalAbout09.13.18 LBT MinutesMinutes --McCall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
September 13, 2018
Legion Hall, 9:00 AM
Call to order: 9:05 am
Attendance: Lynn Lewinski, Ed Hershberger, Bob Giles, John Milliner, Meg Lojek, Lola Elliot, Jacki Rubin.
Amendments to Agenda: None.
Approval of Minutes: 8/16/18 was motioned to be approved by Ed, with a 2"d from Jacki, all aye.
Director's Report:
Payment Approval 8/16/18 motioned to approve by Lynn, with a 2"d from John, all aye.
Budget and Stats Fine as near the close of the year. Lynn made a motion to use the balance of
L.O.T. funds for paying Amy Rush expenses, with a 2"d from Ed, all aye.
Staff The new desk is super. Some great comments about it from patrons and staff.
Meg is working on making library card applications available on-line, to save paper and
file storage space, and to make it convenient for the public.
Meg was on the radio program Idaho Matters, with the Foundation's President, Laura
Bechdel, to share information and inspiration about our library expansion project.
An incredible gathering for STEM Action Workshop conference this week, with a diverse
sector of people from Valley County, Salmon and Boise. Good collaboration of ideas, and
brainstorming ways to expand maker space programs. Participants evaluated our library
as a "hub" of information and a gathering space in our community. Kudos to Casey and
Diane for the workshop help.
The Foundation is working on finance details. John is a wonderful liaison.
Old Business:
Ambassadors update is that the group is meeting to brainstorm next steps. Recent meetings have been
very productive, and a momentum is building. Next meeting will be early October.
Building Expansion Committee is given support to go forward with CMGC contract proposals, motioned
by Lynn and 2"d by Jacki.
New Business:
Signed thank you notes
Distributed 2018 Edition of Idaho Library Laws
City Council Liaison report:
Bob is very happy with our progress.
Friends Liaison report:
Fabulous book sale! The FOL incoming president is Pat Ager.
Adjournment: 10:30 am
Next Meetings: October 18th(annual officers nominations); Nov 15th, Dec 20th — 9:00 AM Legion Hall.
Minutes prepared by Lynn Lewinski, Secretary
Respectfully submitted by Jacki Rubin, Chair