HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 7, 2014
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
APPROVED
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
6/4/2014
MINUTES
May 7, 2014
The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada, at 6:32 p.m. Members present were:
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. Not present: Nancy Hoium.
The minutes of the April 2, 2014, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 4/2/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the
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bills be paid. Dougherty noted that the 21 Century grant ends in June and an application for the
next round of grants has been submitted. The focus of the next grant series will be increased focus
on and programming for teens.
The bill list dated 4/16/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the
bills be paid.
The bill list dated 4/30/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the
bills be paid.
The 2014 accounting dated 5/7/14 was reviewed.
Old Business:
1.Diehm notified the Board that the City Council has approved soil boring and survey work at
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the 42 and Jackson site, and approved preliminary design work for a library on a 1.6 acre
lot. The City Council approved the contract with Cindy McCleary from Leo A. Daly
Architecture for the design work.
The Board discussed the potential sites and the ramifications of negative soil boring results.
New Business:
1.Dougherty notified the Board of the receipt of a proposal from MidAmerica Business
Systems to replace the microfilm scanner. Dougherty is researching potential businesses that
may provide competing quotes. The Board discussed the reasonable proposal, the amount
budgeted, the past positive collaborations with MidAmerica Business, the quality of the
product demonstrated, and the staff time required to receive additional quotes.
Tantanella made a motion for Dougherty to accept the proposal from MidAmerica Business
Systems to replace the microfilm scanner.
Items from the Floor:
1.Board members noted the editorial in the Northeaster from May 7, 2014
2.Dougherty informed the Board that the Bike U, bike maintenance program, was well
attended.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 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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