HomeMy Public PortalAbout10.18.18 LBT MinutesMinutes -McCall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 18, 2018
Legion Hall, 9:00 AM
Call to order: 9:05 am
Attendance: Jacki Rubin, Lola Elliot, Lynn Lewinski, Ed Hershberger, Bob Giles, and John Milliner, Meg Lojek,
Anette Spickard, Linda Stokes.
Amendments to Agenda: None
Approval of Minutes: 9/13/18 motioned to approve by Ed, 2nd by Lola, all aye.
Director's Report:
Warrant Registers: 9/7, 9/11, 9/20, 10/4, 10/11 motioned to approve by Lynn, 2nd by Lola, all aye.
Budget and Stats: LGIP Quarterly deposit awaits approval from Finance; Monthly financials and
Expansion project report are in good standing. Linda does a fine job at reporting finances to us.
Staff: Review holiday schedule for more time off to allow family time is appreciated by all.
Amy Rush's report was reviewed. Funding continues through FY19.
ISHS grant awarded to purchase fireproof cabinets for historical records, matched dollar to dollar
from library funds. This will condense space needed, and allow for a public study desk to be put in.
Report on Library Design Institute from Meg was great. She found so much inspiration and gained
insight to different library concepts. A good set of resources to acquire.
Review collections procedures for delinquent library accounts led to discussion of whether there is a
different way to go about this. Will review with policy updates in the future.
Old Business:
Discuss CMGC and building committee progress: Anette and Jacki reported that City Council gave
approval on 10/11 for the Construction Manager/General Contractor management of the facility project.
Anette will confirm the process with attorney and City Clerk, regarding the code and public notice
requirements. The Board would like to pursue meetings with area construction participants to gain advice
and information in making future decisions. This will enable us to be better at moving forward. The Board
suggests to the Committee to consider interviewing Humphries Poli as architect in this process. More
discussion will be had about contracting.
New Business:
Election of officers for FY 19 to remain the same, was motioned by Lola, with 2nd by John, all aye. The
Chair: Jacki Rubin. Vice -Chair: Ed Hershberger. Secretary: Lynn Lewinski.
Lola Elliot Library Board term renewal was motioned to be,extended by John, Lynn 2nds, all aye.
Thank you notes signed by Board. A new bench was donated as a memorial for patrons passed.
Everylibrary.org opportunity was discussed. This is a pro bono support for election campaigns, and
the idea was well received. Jacki motions that Meg set up a skype for our December meeting, Lola
2nds, all aye.
Group photo: Now to. up -date with our Current Board, as photo was taken out front.
Friends Liaison report:
Laura Bechdel has been a great motivator for the Friends. New members have joined and seem to
be infusing excitement for future expansion. Pump House has been impacted by the road construction, and
there is a strategy to ask St. Luke's for financial support. Labor Day book sale great success.
Foundation report:
Meetings are 1st Thursday of every month at Alpine Village conference room from 4-6 pm. All is
going well. The last meeting focused on financial process and procedures. There are grants being applied for
to cover operating expenses. They have obtained liability insurance for themselves. Looking forward to
future.
City Council Liaison report:
Bob will report on Library Board members' insurance at our next meeting.
Adjourned: 11 am.
Next Meetings: November 15, 9:00 AM, December 20, 9:00 AM
Minutes prepared by Lyn e inski, Secretary
Respectfully submitted by Jacki Rubin, Chair 27 ' �,� , 1W