HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019.06.20 LBT Minutes Minutes--McCall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
June 20, 2019
Legion Hall, 9:00 AM
Called to order: 9:05 am
Attendance: John Milliner, Bob Giles, Ed Hershberger, Lynn Lewinski,Andy Laidlaw,Jacki Rubin, Lola
Elliot, and Meg Lojek.
Amendments to Agenda: None
Approval of Minutes: May 16, 2019 motioned by Jacki,with 2"d by Lola to approve as presented.All aye.
Director's Report:
Warrant Registers approval motioned by Lynn, with 2"d by Lola.All aye.
Budget and Stats: Monthly financials are fine.Treasurer's project report was reviewed by
trustees. FY 20 budget is in review process with the City.
Staff Updates: Jessica Moore was hired to fill a vacancy.The STEM workshop with Valley County
went well.Summer Reading Programs are full.
Amy Rush monthly report: presented as attachment to agenda items.
Old Business:
CM contract approval and recommendation to City Council motioned by Ed, 2nd from Jacki.All aye.The
contract had been previously reviewed by City staff and attorney. It was discussed and reviewed with great
interest.John inquired about more of a 'force majeure' clause.
City Campus Planning review: Meg gave an overview of the Steering Committee work on options presented
to the City Council. It is wonderful to see support of the originating concepts. Details to phasing, budget and
building timeline will follow. Building Expansion Committee schedule was reviewed.A tentative"next
steps" meeting with Dennis Humphries was planned for July 12th, details TBA.
Insurance appraisals: Meg responded by providing the City report showing details to all that is covered.
ICfL Trustees Training: Lola shared her super feedback from the training she attended.Those attending felt
that McCall library has a good reputation statewide, respected by other state libraries.So fine to have an
outstanding reputation.The Board will continue to strive to meet all the goals set forth as advocates,
planners, listeners, policy makers and supporters of our library, director, and community.
Public Wireless Internet access: may now be free for non-cardholders, motioned by Lynn with 2"d from Ed.
All aye. Currently all cardholders receive this service. Meg will direct staff appropriately.The Board
requested a discussion about desktop computer usage at a future meeting.
New Business:
Internet Safety Policy Update for H0194 compliance I.C. 33-2741: Meg and the City IT department
report we are in compliance with this requirement. Motion to make appropriate provisions in Policy
Manual made by Ed,with 2nd by Lynn.All aye.
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Amy Rush request for rate review was discussed. Ed motions,with Lola 2"d,to approve the presented
monthly increase beginning in August,forward. All aye. Meg will meet with Linda to determine how to
proceed with City budgeting process to cover this.The Board requests more information from Amy at the
July meeting, and Jacki will discuss with Amy.
Thank you notes: completed.
Friends Liaison report: Lola reported a strong vote of confidence from the Friends of the Library with a
$50,000.00 donation toward the library expansion project! Kudos!The annual Friends Tea is scheduled
for July.They are seeking a Vice President now, and a new President for the upcoming term.
Foundation report:
John reported that the Foundation has a sad loss of Terry leaving for retirement reasons. He has done so
much to make a strong start of this supporting organization.
City Council Liaison report:
Bob says it is great to hear the results of the Civic Campus presentation and plans. It is good to have
L.O.T. monies moving forward,with so much more to do to.
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Adjourned: 11:45
Next Meetings:July 18,August 15, September 19th (9:00 AM in Legion Hall)
Minutes prepared by Lynn Lewinski, Secretary
Respectfully submitted by Jacki Rubin, Chair s '