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:
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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
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and her last day was October 8. Two current Pages applied for the position and Michelle
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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
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his resignation effective November 1. The position was posted externally, 87 applications
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were received and 5 individuals will be interviewed on November 13.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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