Minutes 07-20-10
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Hedberg Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
July 20, 2010
Minutes
Board trustees present: Dave Carlson, Cathy Jennings, Doug Derby, Chuck
Goldstein, Lois Smith (4:55 p.m.).
Trustees absent: Randy Golackson, Kathy Shebiel, Carole Bennett.
Trustee to be appointed: Education representative.
HPL staff present: Bryan McCormick, Carol Kuntzelman, Jean Yeomans, Emrick
Gunderson, Linda Rogers, Mary Buelow, Janet Morehart, Theresa Biele, Sharon
Grover, Laura Gottlieb.
Laura Gottlieb gave a presentation to the board about the library’s local history
database.
The meeting was called to order at 4:55 p.m. by President Carlson.
Approval of Minutes
Goldstein moved that the board approve the June 15, 2010 minutes. Smith
seconded and the motion passed.
Review of Operating Statement
The operating statement was reviewed. No action was required by the board.
Expenditure Approval
Goldstein moved for board approval of the July 21, 2010 expenditure list.
Jennings seconded and motion carried.
Reports
Library staff members gave reports of recent activities. McCormick announced
that he will be serving on the Highsmith Library Innovation Award Jury, a national
committee that is part of PLA (Public Library Association, a division of the ALA).
This is a two-year commitment and will run through the summer of 2012.
ALS Report—Derby reported that he attended the ALS meeting. Topics
discussed included working on the 2010 budget, grants, and broadband
installation.
Friends Report—The Friends did not meet in July.
The next item of business was discussion of A502 Interlibrary Loan Service—Board
Policy. McCormick gave an overview of the changes. Carlson requested that a
sentence be added after the first sentence in paragraph three to read: “The
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patron must provide either a working phone number or an email address.”
Smith moved that the board accept the addition to the policy. Jennings
seconded and motion carried.
Old Business
Trustee Essentials, Section 2—Board members reviewed Section 2 of the Trustee
Essestials. No board action was needed.
New Business
Budget Sub-Committee Discussion—Carlson commented that, as president, he
will serve as ex officio on the committee. Goldstein expressed interest in serving
on the committee. McCormick said the initial meeting with the city is early
August.
Adjournment
Goldstein moved that the meeting adjourn, seconded by Jennings. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 6 p.m.
Board members were taken on a tour of the RFID sorter and self-check stations.
Submitted,
Janet Morehart
NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVEDBY THE HPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES