HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 3, 2000
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
October 3, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 6:25 p.m. Those present were Patricia Sowada, Barbara
Miller, Nancy Hoium, Catherine Vesley, Richard Hubbard, John Hunter and Becky Loader.
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It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2000, meeting as mailed.
Interim bill list of September 11, 2000, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
Interim bill list of September 20, 2000, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The bill list of September 25, 2000, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The bill list of October 9, 2000, was also reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The article in the Northeaster about the volunteen recognition ceremony was reviewed.
2. Settlement from Baker & Taylor lawsuit was reviewed. The money received has been deposited into Misc.
receipts and refunds.
3. The Board was reminded that the November meeting date was changed to Wednesday, November 1, 2000,
at 7:00 pm.
4. A staff update was given. There have been no applications for the page or library aide position that could be
interviewed.
New Business:
1. Due to the staff shortage Marsha has cancelled the Holiday storytime and crafts session scheduled for December.
2. The slate of officers for 2000-2002 was submitted as follows: Barbara Miller, President; Patricia Sowada, Vice-
President; Richard Hubbard, Secretary. There were no further nominations. It was moved, seconded and passed
to accept the slate of officers as presented.
3. Becky and Catherine attended the Southern Anoka County Chamber luncheon. The presenter gave a report on
how to interpret GIS statistics. Those attending had hoped for some information about Medtronic.
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4. Becky attended the grand opening of the Transit hub. While there the owner of the old Marshall’s site gave
Becky and other City Council members a tour of the site and expressed interest in the library moving to that site.
Staff is in the process of gathering information about operating costs and figures and will meet with the owner
to discuss this information next week.
5. The Detail Budget books for the 2001 budget meeting were distributed and assignments reviewed.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. to meet with the City Council in the Activity
Room about the 2001 budget for the library.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanine M. Schmidt Secretary to the Library Board of Trustees.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to
allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights services, programs, and activities.
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