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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
APPROVED
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
10/1/2014
MINUTES
September 3, 2014
The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada at 6:30 p.m. Members present were:
Nancy Hoium, Steve Smith, Patricia Sowada, Barbara Tantanella, and Catherine Vesley. Also
present: Council Representative Tami Diehm, and Library Director Renee Dougherty. Not present:
Recording Secretary Stacey R. Hendren.
The minutes of the August 6, 2014, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 8/6/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the
bills be paid.
The bill list dated 8/27/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the
bills be paid.
The 2014 accounting dated 9/3/14 was reviewed.
New Business:
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1.Members were notified of August 20 leakage in library due to torrential rain. Discussion
continued concerning water problems due to rain and flat roof.
2.Board members received a final report for the 2014 Summer Reading Program including the
following statistics:
842 kids registered
55 programs were provided
The Read down program had 76 participants who read for over 94 hours and received
$341.46 in waived fines.
2,608 book reviews were turned in
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2-4 grades were most common
Items from the Floor:
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1.The CHPL Foundation Spaghetti dinner will be on September 10 starting at 4:30. The
event will include a small silent auction and the yes library buttons and fans will be available.
Sowada will prepare a variety basket from the Board for the silent auction.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Vesley
Secretary, Library Board of Trustees
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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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