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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 6, 2013 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY Approved BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1/8/2014 MINUTES November 6, 2013 The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada, at 6:34 p.m. Members present were: Nancy Hoium, Steve Smith, Patricia Sowada, Barbara Tantanella, Catherine Vesley and Council Representative Tami Diehm. Also present: Library Director Renee Dougherty and Recording Secretary Stacey R. Hendren. Sowada presented a thank you letter from Marlaine Szurek and the Library Foundation. The minutes of the October 2, 2013, Board meeting were approved as mailed. The bill list dated 10/2/13 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid. The bill list dated 10/23/13 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid. The 2013 accounting dated 11/6/13 was reviewed. Old Business: 1.Bethany Grabow, Children’s Librarian, was unable to attend this evening, but will be introduced at the December Board meeting. Dougherty gave a brief overview of Grabow’s qualifications. 2.The Board thanked Tantanella for attending the ACCAP HeadStart parent meeting in October. Tantanella provided hand-outs and information about the library to parents and staff and enjoyed the event. New Business: th 1.Vesley reminded the Board of the Foundation fundraiser on December 15 at 1:00. Edward Copeland will be playing the Wurlitzer Organ followed by a movie presentation of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” 2.Dougherty notified the Board that Candice Marsh, Library Aide, submitted her resignation th and her last day was October 8. Two current Pages applied for the position and Michelle th Wermerskirchen was selected and will start her new position on November 19. Ramon Gomez, Library Clerk, was offered a position as Police Clerk-Typist and submitted st his resignation effective November 1. The position was posted externally, 87 applications th were received and 5 individuals will be interviewed on November 13. st 3.DALCO Roofing inspected the library roof on October 1 and recommended repairs that will be completed this month. Inspectors notified Dougherty that the roof will require replacement in 3-5 years. Board members discussed the cost of a new roof. Discussion continued regarding potential repairs to the current facility and a future library at th 40 & Central, behind the Public Safety building, or at the Mady’s site. Board members mentioned the recent formation of a City Arts Commission and City Bonding in 2013. 1- 11/6/13 4.Dougherty presented a request from Grabow to transfer funds. Hoium made a motion to transfer $421.87 from line 2187 (Book/CD Set) to line 2189 (DVDs) to purchase additional videos for the children’s collection. The motion carried unanimously. 5.Hoium made a motion to accept the 2014 meeting dates as drafted. The motion carried unanimously. 6.The Board reviewed the September crossover statistics. Dougherty noted that circulation is up and the gate count is down over last year. Smith discovered an error in Computer Usage Info: Sessions Minutes Used. The correct amount for COH is 60,643. Dougherty notified the Board that she is currently working with the IS staff to allow patrons to extend their time if computers are available. 7.The Board reviewed the Unique Management Report for September. Items from the Floor: 1.The Library Board discussed recent articles in the paper concerning libraries and the cities of Hugo and Stillwater. th 2.The Library will host “Coffee with a Cop” on November 12 from 6-7 p.m. The program is sponsored by the CH Police Department. 3.Deihm shared a recent news story about Columbia Heights Police Officer Beckett who shared a day with a boy who suffered from shaken baby syndrome and dreamed of being a cop. nd 4.The Mayor’s Taste of Columbia Heights event will be on November 22 from 6-10 pm. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stacey R. Hendren Recording Secretary, 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. 2- 11/6/13