HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 1, 2005
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
February 1,2005
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller. Those members present were Barbara Miller, Nancy
Hoium, Bruce Kelzenberg, Catherine Vesley, and Becky Loader. Absent: Patricia Sowada.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the January 4,2005, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 1/11/05 of 2004 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 1/18/05 of 2004 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that they also be paid.
The 2004 accounting was reviewed.
Bill list dated 1/24/05 of 2005 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The 2005 accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. ILS update was provided. The project is progressing rapidly. The live-on-line date is still set for May 17.
Becky attended two intense days of meetings during which time the "policy" file was compiled. The
implementation committee has scheduled weekly conference calls rather than try to meet in person.
2. Plans for a joint retreat with the Foundation Board and Library Board was discussed. No potential dates have
been determined as of yet.
3. Editorial from the Northeaster of 1/13/05 was discussed as an informational item.
4. Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) information from the Northeaster article of 1/13/05 was
discussed. Applications for this program are available at the library.
New Business:
1. Thank you letter to the Sister Cities for the DVD and Videocassette of Honor of the City: the Warsaw
uprising was reviewed.
2. The Values First newsletter was reviewed and discussed.
3. It was moved, seconded, and passed to transfer $300.00 from line item 2183; Audio Cassettes to line item
2185; Compact Discs.
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4. Article from the St. Paul Pioneer Press of 1/5/05 about library usage was reviewed.
5. Article about the Stillwater Public Library project was reviewed.
6. Library page, Terri Olberding, passed her test and will be starting a regular schedule. The remaining vacant
page positions will be reevaluated in March.
7. At this time there is no update on filling the vacancy on the Library Board.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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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