HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 7, 1999COLUNBIA Hi IGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTE i S
MINUTES
December 7, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:20 p.m. Those present were: Patricia Sowada, Richard
Hubbard, Barb Miller, Nancy Hoium, and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the November 2nd, 1999, meeting as mailed.
The November 22, 1999, bill list was reviewed.
The December 13, 1999, bill list was reviewed.
The accounting was reviewed.
It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
It was moved, seconded, and passed that they also be paid.
Old Business:
The City Snow Policy was reviewed. The primary concern of staff is the plowing of the Library parking lot
on Saturday mornings.
The newly proposed record retention schedule was adopted by the City Council. The schedule has been sent
to the State for approval. The main change in regards to Library records is the request that Laser Fiche be
considered a permanent record.
3. There is no update on the proposed 2000 budget at this time.
The Board was updated on the status of page applications. The last interview was held today, the intent is to
hire 3 new pages. Background checks must be completed. Training will hopefully begin the week of December
27th'
A report on the ornament presentation to the Anoka County Historical Society was given. There were many
local residents and City employees who were present for the ceremony. The Mayor, Gary Peterson, made the
presentation. The Columbia Heights Junior Princess, Lauren Myers, with the help of County Commissioner
Jim Kordiak hung the ornament on the tree.
The replacement of the City telephone system is progressing. The equipment is scheduled to be delivered the
week of December 20. The proposed cut over date is January 13.
The final Y2K meeting for the City was held today. All plans are in place. The system will be powered down
late December 30 until January 1. The bookdrop will be closed from noon on December 31 until noon on
January 1. The bookdrop is being closed at the request of the Police Chief to prevent any possible vandalism.
The Fire Department will be checking the building at scheduled times that weekend, so no staff has to remain
in the building.
New Business:
1. The Linking Library Trustees Newsletter was shared with the Board.
2. Crossover statistics were reviewed.
The Board was updated on events taking place with the Columbia Heights Chamber of Commerce. At the last
meeting held by the Chamber the possibility of dissolving the local Chamber and joining forces with the
Southern Anoka County Chamber was discussed. There will be a vote taken at the next meeting of the
Chamber on December 15. The Board will be updated on the results of this vote.
4. The donation by the Sister City organization of the film "A Song to Remember" was noted.
The following line item transfers were requested: It was moved, seconded and passed to transfer $225.00 from
line item 2020 Computer Supplies to line item 2171 General Supplies. It was moved, seconded, and passed
to transfer $150.00 from line item 2010 Minor Office Equipment to line item 2171 General Supplies. It was
moved, seconded and passed to transfer $150. 00 from line item 2025 Automated Circulation System Supplies
to line item 2171 General Supplies. It was moved, seconded and passed to transfer $200.00 from line item
2186 Storytime Media to line item 2170 Program Supplies. It was moved, seconded and passed to transfer
$38.00 from line item 3050 Expert and Professional Service to line item 3430 Advertising Other. It was
moved, seconded and passed to transfer $45.00 from line item 2186 Storytime Media to line item 2030 Printing
and Printed Forms.
6. The library has received a cash donation from the Plante family.
Sheila Hatchell, evening Supervisor, has submitted her resignation effective December 27. She has taken anew
position that conflicts with any possible hours she could work at the Library. An advertisement for the open
position was placed in the newspaper last weekend.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanine M. Schmidt Secretary to the Library Board of Trustees.
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