HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 1, 2006
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
November 1, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Barbara Miller. Those members present were Barbara Miller, Catherine
Vesley, Patricia Sowada, Bruce Kelzenberg, Marsha Tubbs and Dana Weigman.
Nancy Hoium, Becky Loader, and Lynette Thomson were absent.
It was moved, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2006, Board meeting as mailed.
Bill list dated 10/23/06, was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The accounting was reviewed.
Dana Weigman was introduced to the Board as the new Adult Services Librarian. Dana talked a little about her
background and the Board welcomed her to her new position on the staff.
Old Business:
1. Update on Mady’s site was discussed. The Board decided to wait until after the election and then revisit this
subject after the first of the year.
2. The building cap and shed projects at the library have been completed. Heights Electric installed security
lights for the parking lot entrance. The Board commented on the improvement the lights created at the back
door.
3. A special order had to be placed for replacing the stalls in men’s and women’s restroom. The project will be
completed later in the month.
4. There was no update from the Activity Center Advisory Committee members this month.
5.
No update on the 2007 proposed budget is available at this time.
New Business:
1. MLA/memo on platform planks for 2007 revised copy was distributed and reviewed.
2. Thank you letter to the Sister City Organization for the plaque was reviewed.
3. Catherine Vesley invited everyone to the art show to be held on November 17.
The Board was reminded that the next meeting is on December 5.
4.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanine 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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