#1 Approval of Minutes
Hedberg Public Library
Board Meeting
December 16, 2008
Minutes
Trusteees present: Randy Golackson, Christine Moore, Lois Smith, Donna Behn, Karla Nitz,
Diane Brown, Cathy Jennings, Tom Schroeder, Dave Carlson.
HPL Staff present: Bryan McCormick, Sharon Alfano, Janet Morehart, Sharon Grover, Jean
Yeomans, Emrick Gunderson, Mary Buelow, Carol Kuntzelman, Linda Rogers, Deb Case, Karen
Helwig.
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by President Golackson.
Recognition of Deb Case and Karen Helwig
Golackson presented gifts to retiring staff member Deb Case for her 30 years of service and to
Karen Helwig for her 24 years of service.
Approval of Minutes
Schroeder moved for approval of the November 18 board minutes, seconded by Brown and the
motion carried.
Review of Operating Statement
There was discussion of the statement. No action was required.
Expenditure Approval
Carlson moved for approval of the December expenditures, Nitz seconded and motion carried.
Reports
Library staff gave oral reports of activities that took place in November.
ALS Report—Nitz reported that the LSTA grant decisions had not yet been received.
Friends of HPL Report—McCormick said that the Friends’ membership money has been coming
in and that there would be no meeting in December.
Old Business
Strategic Planning—McCormick told the board that there are six major areas involved in the
planning process.
Foundation Board Appointments—Diane Brown has been appointed to the Library Foundation
Board. Cathy Jennings has stepped down from her position so there will still be one vacant
position.
New Business
Shared System Contract—Schroeder moved that the board approve the contract, seconded by
Moore and the motion carried.
Computer Technology Trainer—Schroeder moved that the board approve the contract, seconded
by Moore and the motion carried.
Policy Revisions—B204 Pay Schedule 2009—McCormick asked for approval of the 3% cost-of-
living (COLA) increase for 2009. Discussion involved the 3% COLA as well as merit pay
increases and evaluation procedures. Following discussion, Moore moved that the board approve
the COLA for 2009, Brown seconded and motion carried.
Matters Not on the Agenda
Schroeder told the board that he would be out-of-state during January, February, and March. He
asked about the possibility of his participation via a conference call. Golackson said that
Schroeder would still be able to receive information and remain knowledgeable and that it would
be acceptable for Schroeder to remain on the board provided the other board members were
comfortable with that decision. The board was receptive to keeping Schroeder as a board
member.
Communications
McCormick shared a thank-you from Mercy Health Systems to Jean Yeomans for a donation of
withdrawn HPL items for which they were most appreciative.
Jennings told the board that the literacy trivia contest was scheduled this year for Thursday,
March 12.
Adjournment
Jennings moved for adjournment, seconded by Brown and the motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Submitted,
Janet Morehart
NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE HPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES