HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 2, 2003
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
December 2, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller, at 7:00 p.rn. Those members present were Barbara Miller,
Catherine Vesley, Nancy Hoium, Patricia Sowada, Julienne Wyckoff, Audrey Hyatt, and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the November 4,2003, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 11/24/03 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. The revised contact list of Board Members was distributed and reviewed.
2. Sun article of 11/20/03 concerning the N.E.I. proposal was reviewed.
3. Personnel update was provided. There were 60 applications for the Library Page position. Interviews are
completed and a conditional offer has been made.
4. The public hearing on the proposed 2004 budget was held on December 1. There will be only one City
Council meeting in December. The proposed budget will be on that agenda.
5. The sequence of events for the celebration to take place tomorrow, December 3, was reviewed.
6. The Foundation members will be in the Boardroom for the Birthday celebration. They will be promoting a
fundraiser, which they are planning to coincide with the Jamboree in June.
New Business:
1. Article from Architecture Minnesota about Minnesota public libraries was reviewed.
2. Thank you letters for donations from Sister Cities International, Richard 1. Martin, and Bernie Szymczak
were reviewed.
3. Article in the Sun Focus about Howard Agee, former "Patron of the Month" was shared with the Board.
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4. It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the following line item transfers:
a. Transfer $215.92 from 2171: General Supplies to 2010: Minor Office Equipment.
b. Transfer $2,412.00 from 5170: Office Equipment to 2010: Minor Office Equipment.
c. Transfer $3,795.33 from 5170: Office Equipment to 2010: Minor Office Equipment.
d. Transfer $998.60 from 5120: Building and Improvement to 4000: Maintenance and Repair.
e. Transfer $20.00 from 2175: Food Supplies to 2185: Compact Discs.
5. Update on the K-Mart site plans were reviewed with the Board. Landscaping plans were discussed.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.rn.
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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