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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
October 2, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller at 7:40 p.m. Those present were Nancy Hoium, Patricia
Sowada, Catherine Vesley, Barbara Miller, Julienne Wyckoff and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the September 4, meeting as mailed.
The bill list of September 24, 2001, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The bill list of October 10, 2001, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they also be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. A CHASE financial update was given. All accounts for the LIBRA reading program have been closed
down. The $1,166.88 left over will be re-assigned to Teen Read Month programming.
2. A page update was provided. Four interviews were held this week for the vacant page positions. A
probationary employee had to be dismissed after a third incident of not arriving for work on time and not
calling in.
3.
The budget meeting with the City Council that was just completed was reviewed. The Board felt that the
presentation went well.
New Business:
1. The article from Minnesota Cities concerning the 2001 tax bill was reviewed.
2. The information concerning LGA, and HACA was reviewed and discussed.
3. The Barnes and Noble Bookfair fundraiser was outlined. This fundraiser will be held at the Har Mar Mall
location on Tuesday, November 13, 2001, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The packets that are being distributed to
local clubs and organizations were shared with the Board. Board members available that evening: Barb
Miller, Julienne Wyckoff, and Catherine Vesley.
4. A cash donation from one of our patrons, the Plante family, was acknowledged.
5. Thank you notes from 2 staff members addressed to the Board were reviewed.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanine M. Schmidt Secretary to the Library Board of Trustees.
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or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow
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