HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 6, 2003
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
May 6, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller. Those members present were Barbara Miller, Patricia Sowada,
Catherine Vesley, Nancy Hoium, Julienne Wyckoff, and Becky Loader.
Board member, David Holmgren was not in attendance.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the April 1, 2003, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 4/14/03 II was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 4/28//03 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 5/12/03 was also reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The current status of the divine/Faxon/Rowecom magazine subscriptions was updated.
2. Review of amended 2003 budget was conducted. Items that were restored to the budget were highlighted.
3. Parade update was provided. The cost for 5,000 bookmarks would be $316.00. Bookmark color choices
were discussed. Marsha will decide whether to use the blue with white, or the copper with black.
4. Updates on various development sites were discussed. The presentation given by Bob Streetar at the
Division Head meeting was highlighted.
New Business:
1. Nancy Hoium offered Resolution 2003-1 honoring the graduating employees. The resolution was read. It
was moved, seconded, and passed to adopt Resolution 2003-1.
2. The book complaint about language in Rogue Warrior was reviewed. The Board agreed with the position
stated by staff in its response to the patron.
3. The thank you to Bernard Szymczak for the donation in memory of his wife was reviewed.
4. The article from the Cities Bulletin comparing tax bills was reviewed. Proposals concerning maintenance of
effort were discussed.
5. Crossover statistics were reviewed.
6. The new format and information from the State Annual Report were reviewed.
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7. The Capital Outlay program for 2003-2007 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed to adopt the
items as presented.
8. The Capital Improvement Program for 2003-2005 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed to
adopt the items as presented.
9. The proposed calendar for 2004 budget preparations was reviewed.
10. Policy manual review was started.
a. It was moved, seconded, and passed to reconfirm the mission statement.
b. It was moved, seconded, and passed to adopt the history section.
c. The collection development policy was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed to adopt the
policy with indicated changes and deletions.
d. The Request for Reconsideration of Library Material policy was reviewed. It was moved, seconded
and passed to adopt the policy with indicated changes.
e. The ALA recommended policies were discussed. The Board will consider the Library Bill of
Rights, Right to Read, and twelve codicils at the next regular meeting.
11. The Columbia Heights Prayer Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, May 14,2003 at 7:00 a.rn. The Board
was extended an invitation to attend if possible.
12. The Anoka County Parks brochure for summer programs was distributed.
13. The "Explore Bright Ideas" button and bookmarks were distributed to the Board.
14. Kids' Zine program was discussed.
15. A donation of materials on the Middle East has been received and entered into the database.
16. The upcoming book sale was discussed. The necessary condition of donated materials was noted.
17. The roof has leaked twice in the last month. Daleo was called; the probable cause is that the air conditioning
unit has a crack.
18. The Concealed Carry Law recently passed in Minnesota was discussed.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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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