HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 6, 2005
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
September 6, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller. Those members present were Nancy Hoium, Patricia
Sowada, Lynette Thomson, Barbara Miller, Bruce Kelzenberg, Catherine Vesley, and Becky Loader.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the August 2,2005, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 9/12/05 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. Update on proposed 2006 Library budget was discussed.
a. The proposed meeting date between the City Council and Library Board is Wednesday, October 5, at
7:00 p.m. in the Library Activity Room. Nancy will not be able to attend that evening. The outline
for the evening includes a PowerPoint presentation that will be the same format for all departments.
b. The revised revenue page was reviewed.
c. It was moved, seconded and passed by the Board to change the October meeting date to Wednesday,
October 5, at 6:30 p.m.
2. The Board was reminded about the retreat on Saturday, September 10. They discussed what they might like
to see included on the agenda for joint discussion by the Library and Foundation Boards.
3. Summary of 2005 Legislative Session notes by Elaine Keefe was reviewed and discussed.
4. Staff update was provided. Jenna Stromquist helped fill in for vacant page positions this summer and has
returned to college. Due to a change in location and lack of transportation, Stephanie Bengtson will not be
working a regular rotation this fall, but will stay on the sub list. The 3 newly hired pages are doing well and
have joined the regular schedule.
5. Update on ILS. Discussion has begun for a new contract between Anoka County Library and Columbia
Heights. The current contract expires in June of 2006. Due to the new system there will be numerous areas
to consider and discuss.
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New Business:
1. Election of officers will be conducted at the October meeting.
2. 2004 Columbia Heights Public Library Annual Report handout was reviewed.
3. It was moved, seconded, and passed to accept the Proposed 2006 Holiday/Closed day schedule as presented.
4. Becky has attended one demonstration ofWiFi (wireless Internet access). The implications at Columbia
Heights were reviewed and discussed. The Board was very excited about this technology coming to
Columbia Heights.
5. The plans for the proposed East Anoka County Library branch have been put on hold.
6. The article from the 8/1l/05 edition of the Northeaster was reviewed.
7. The loss of one CPU tower from the OP AC station on 8/3/05 was discussed. This tower has been replaced,
and all towers now have locks on them.
8. Thank you from Kathy Kelly for being a part of the new teacher induction program was reviewed.
9. It was moved, seconded, and passed to transfer $965.00 from line item 2171 (General Supplies) to the
following line items: $405.00 to line item 2020 (Computer Supplies) and $560.00 to line item 2011
(Computer Equipment).
10. The Board discussed a generous bequest that has been left to the Library by a deceased benefactor and his/her
family who wish to remain anonymous. Options of how the money can be designated by the Board once the
donation has been accepted by the City Council were discussed.
11. A photograph of the 1 st Mayor of Columbia Heights, William Charles Gauvitte, has been donated and will be
added to our historical files.
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.
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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