#1 Approval of Minutes
Hedberg Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
September 21, 2010
Minutes
Trustees present: Randy Golackson, Lois Smith, Kathryn Shebiel, Doug Derby,
Chuck Goldstein,
Dave Carlson, Quiana Johnikin
Trustees absent: Carole Bennett, Cathy Jennings
HPL Staff: Bryan McCormick, Jean Yeomans, Sharon Alfano, Emrick Gunderson,
Linda Rogers, Carol Kuntzelman, Sharon Grover, Janet Morehart, Linda Belknap
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.
Retiring staff member Linda Belknap was presented a gift from the library board
in appreciation of her 20 years of service to the library.
Approval of Minutes
Smith moved that the minutes of the August 17, 2010 library board meeting be
approved. Derby seconded and the motion carried.
Review of Operating Statement
Board members reviewed the statement. No action was required by the board.
Approval of Payables List
Shebiel moved for approval of the September 22, 2010 payables list. Goldstein
seconded and the motion carried.
Reports
Activities Report—Library staff gave reports of recent activities.
Arrowhead Library System Report—Derby reported on 3 grants that ALS had
submitted. He said that a fiber optic cable is being installed. He also said that
he learned about how the van moves about to all the other libraries in the
system. There was some discussion about planning for training sessions for the
trustees.
Friends of HPL Report—McCormick reported that the recent book sale netted
$400. He said that the countertop in the Ground Floor is being replaced.
Old Business
2011 Budget Sub-Committee Report—McCormick said that the budget sub-
committee members met and reviewed the 2011 budget line by line. He
reported on areas that were discussed at that meeting. McCormick distributed
a summary of the document that would be given to the City Council. He said a
service reduction that may be considered is to close the library at 5 p.m. on
Friday nights. McCormick said that budget study sessions with the City Council
will be held in mid-October.
Carlson commented on the results of the resident survey that was conducted
regarding the city budget. Carlson said that he would like to work with
McCormick to prepare a written statement from the board to the City Council if
necessary.
New Business
Reading Between the Wines fundraiser—McCormick reviewed details of the
event scheduled for Saturday, October 23 at the library from 7 to 11 p.m. He
said that a liquor license has been obtained for that evening.
Kathryn moved that the Library Board approve the “Reading Between the
Wines” fundraiser, to be held at the library on Oct. 23. Golackson seconded and
motion carried.
McCormick said that the tickets are being made and will be sent out soon.
Trustee Essentials—Section 7
Carlson brought up the possibility of a 360 degree review for the library director.
This would allow staff to have input on the review process and give additional
information to the sub-committee. Carlson is hoping that the library can include
this process in next year’s director review.
Carlson asked if we ever do a comparison between Hedberg and other similarly
sized libraries. McCormick said that all libraries submit information to the state as
part of their annual report, and this information is then available through the
Department of Public Instruction website.
Communications
McCormick shared a thank you letter from the Police Department expressing
appreciation for the library’s participation in the National Night Out event.
McCormick also shared a thank you from Bert Janis for the use of the program
room for voting purposes.
Adjournment
Goldstein moved that the meeting adjourn. Smith seconded and the motion
passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Submitted,
Janet Morehart
NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE HPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES