HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 7, 2005
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
June 7, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair, Patricia Sowada. Those members present were Nancy Hoium, Bruce
Kelzenberg, Patricia Sowada, Lynette Thomson, Catherine Vesley, and Becky Loader.
Barbara Miller was not in attendance.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the May 2,2005, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 5/23/05 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
Bill list dated 6/13/05 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they also be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Old Business:
1. ILS update was provided. Pictures from "Live-on-line" day were shared with the Board. Several procedures
and policies are still being reviewed. Serials and acquisitions are the next modules to be implemented. The
final Anokat ILS Update issue was reviewed.
2. Rick Chrostowski, children's author of Polish descent, has donated 3 of his books to be given to the
Lominaki Library by Pat Sowada, and the Sister Cities group that is going to Poland in the fall.
3. The Board was reminded that the July meeting date has been changed to Tuesday, July 12, at 7:00 p.m.
Nancy Hoium will not be able to attend that meeting.
4. Next Wednesday, June 15, the Foundation Board will meet. The date and time and location for the joint
Foundation Board/Library Board retreat has been finalized. September 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the
Anoka County History Center.
5. Parade update was discussed. Sign up sheet has been posted in the workroom for staff to volunteer. Don
Vesley will drive the support vehicle, and Nancy Hoium will ride in the back and distribute supplies. Board
members will meet at the library at 5:45 p.m. Everyone said that they would participate. Pat will provide the
cooler and water. There are 4,000 bookmarks available for distribution. The library banner and signs will be
used for the unit.
6. Several thank you letters sent by participants of the Grandparent's Tea programs were shared with the Board.
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New Business:
1. The proposed 2006 line item budget was reviewed. Staff has been instructed to prepare a "hold the line"
budget. There was much discussion and the Board members expressed their reluctance to support this type of
budget.
2. The newly appointed Anoka County Library Director, Marlene Moulton-Janssen, will take over July 11. She
will be touring the library buildings and meeting staff on Monday, June 13. In the near future, discussions
will take place concerning the costs of the new system and negotiating a contract to address those expenses.
3. Becky has been contacted that the Library has been named as a partial beneficiary of an annuity.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8: 15 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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