Minutes 06-16-09
APPROVED 7/21/09
Hedberg Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
June 16, 2009
Minutes
Trustees present: Donna Behn, Lois Smith, Randy Golackson, Diane Brown, Christine Moore,
David Carlson, Tom Schroeder, Karla Nitz, and Cathy Jennings.
HPL staff present: Bryan McCormick, Linda Rogers, Jean Yeomans, Emrick Gunderson, Sharon
Alfano, Carol Kuntzelman, Mary Buelow, Sharon Grover, Janet Morehart.
The meeting was called to order at 4:3l p.m. by President Carlson.
Approval of Minutes
Schroeder moved for approval of the May 19, 2009 board meeting minutes, seconded by Nitz,
and the motion carried.
Review of Operating Statement
The operating statement was reviewed. No action was required by the board.
Approval of Expenditures
Golackson moved that the board approve the June 17, 2009 expenditure list, seconded by
Schroeder and the motion carried.
Reports
Activities report—Library staff gave reports of recent activities.
Arrowhead Library System report—Nitz gave a report on ALS activities. She said that the Eager
Free Public Library staff greatly appreciates HPL’s collection of children’s books in Spanish
because of the help it provides for their patrons. She said that the 2009 technology plan was
reviewed and that work has begun on the 2010 budget.
Friends of HPL report—McCormick said that the Friends board will meet June 18. He said that
the proceeds from the book sale exceeded $1,200 and that income from the tulip sale was over
$600.
Old Business
Update on ongoing library activities—McCormick said the city is currently working through the
note process as they are now prioritizing projects submitted to them along with the library’s
RFID project. He said that when the city passes the note issue and the dollars are available the
RFID bid can be awarded.
McCormick said that Duane Brewer is now managing the JATV station. McCormick said that
two people have been hired to assist Brewer on a temporary seasonal basis. He added that Yuri
APPROVED 7/21/09
Rashkin is now interning with JATV, and that there are four new people serving on the JATV
advisory committee.
New Business
City goals for 2010—McCormick detailed the city’s short-term and long-term goals with regard
to the 2010 budget.
Personnel subcommittee – director review—Golackson said that he spoke with Sue Musick
about the director’s review. He said that he and Karla Nitz and Dave Carlson will serve on the
personnel committee. Schroeder moved that the committee use the same method of evaluation
that was used last year, seconded by Behn and the motion carried.
Upcoming library board appointments—Board members were asked for names of people who
may be interested in serving on the library board to replace Tom Schroeder who will be resigning
in October.
Matters Not on the Agenda
Golackson brought to the attention of the board the matter of a candidate soliciting for signatures
for local office. He asked that the item be placed on the agenda at the July meeting. Golackson
asked McCormick to contact the City Attorney for an opinion/information.
Carlson asked the library staff to compile a list of pros and cons regarding an individual
soliciting at the library for public office and to bring that list to the next board meeting.
Adjournment
Golackson moved that the meeting adjourn, seconded by Brown, and the motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
Submitted,
Janet Morehart
NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE HPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES