Minutes 04-21-09
APPROVED 5/19/09
Hedberg Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
April 21, 2009
Minutes
Trustees present: Randy Golackson, Dave Carlson, Donna Behn, Diane Brown, Cathy Jennings,
Christine Moore, Karla Nitz, Tom Schroeder.
Trustees absent: Lois Smith.
HPL staff present: Bryan McCormick, Carol Kuntzelman, Linda Rogers, Mary Buelow, Sharon
Alfano, Sharon Grover, Elizabeth Hough, Jean Yeomans, Kate Hull.
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by President Golackson.
Approval of Minutes
Nitz moved for approval of the March 17, 2009 minutes. Moore seconded, and the motion
carried.
Review of Operating Statement
The operating statement was reviewed. No action was required by the board.
Approval of Expenditures
Behn moved for approval of the April 22, 2009 expenditure list. Brown seconded and the
motion carried.
Reports
Activities Report—Library staff members gave reports of recent activities. Kuntzelman
introduced the Kindle 2: Amazon’s new wireless reading device, which is under consideration
for circulation. McCormick announced the library would be hosting an Open World Program
group from Azerbaijan May 31 – June 7.
ALS Report—Nitz reported that Beloit Public Library will hold an Open House on Saturday,
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April 25, from 10 am to 3pm, and that the Jobs Grant will be applied for and funds may be used
to purchase laptops for a computer lab to give classes in job searches.
Friends of HPL Report—McCormick announced that a recent trial fundraiser for the Friends
would be made a regular event. On Fridays, HPL staff may wear denim blue jeans for a $1
donation to the Friends. In March, $88 dollars had been raised.
Matters Not on the Agenda
Citizen Karl Dommershausen distributed a handout regarding the dissemination of election
information and material; discussion followed. Golackson said the matter would be researched.
APPROVED 5/19/09
Old Business
Strategic Planning Timeline— A timeline was reviewed and the prioritization process was
discussed. A decision was made to form a subcommittee headed by President Golackson that
would meet before the next board meeting.
New Business
Brown and Nitz were appointed to serve as the Officer Nominating Committee.
Communications
There were none.
Adjournment
Nitz moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Behn. The meeting was adjourned at
5:52 p.m.
Submitted,
Sharon Alfano
NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE HPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES