Minutes 04-17-12
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Hedberg Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
April 17, 2012
Minutes
Trustees present: Chuck Goldstein, Doug Derby, Dave Carlson, Cathy Jennings, Kathryn Shebiel,
Kathy Boguszewski.
Trustees absent: Randy Golackson, Lois Smith, Carole Bennett.
HPL Staff present: Bryan McCormick, Sharon Alfano, Carol Kuntzelman, Sharon Grover, Emrick
Gunderson, Michelle Dennis, Janet Morehart.
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by President Goldstein.
Agenda Approval
Derby moved that the board approve the agenda, seconded by Jennings and the motion
carried.
Presentation: Years of Service to the Library: Board Members Cathy Jennings and Dave Carlson
McCormick said that on behalf of the Library Board and City Manager Eric Levitt, he thanked
both members for their years of service to the community.
Approval of Minutes
Carlson made a correction to the March 20, 2012 minutes on page one, the last paragraph. He
said to delete “JATV board member” and to replace it with “Friends of JATV Board member”.
Jennings moved for approval of the minutes with one correction, Goldstein seconded and the
motion carried.
Review of Operating Statement
Board members reviewed the statement. No action was required by the Board.
Approval of Expenditures
Carlson moved for approval. Goldstein seconded and motion carried.
Reports
Activity reports—Library staff gave reports of recent activities.
ALS report—Carlson said that the ALS Board members discussed what the plan will be when
Ruth Ann Montgomery retires. He said Montgomery is willing to stay on until her replacement
is hired so no interim director will be necessary.
There was discussion of the possible consolidation of library systems in Wisconsin.
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Friends of HPL—McCormick reported that the Friends made $779.95 at their last book sale. He
said that the next project they have will be the tulip bulb sale next week.
McCormick announced that the Friends paid off their last loan payment of the $50,000 that
they borrowed for the renovation of the Ground Floor.
McCormick said that next month replacements would need to be appointed to serve on the ALS
Board, the Friends Board, and the HPL Foundation Board.
Old Business
None
New Business
Collection Development Plan (Policy A701b)—Kuntzelman provided background information
about the plan and its original purpose. She pointed out revisions to the plan and asked the
Board to endorse them. Board members discussed various sections of the plan.
Carlson moved that endorsement of the plan be tabled. He said that the Board should
acknowledge the hard work of the staff. Goldstein seconded and the motion carried.
Update on Park Committee discussions—McCormick introduced an idea for the Board to
consider that would complete Library Park. He said that before he passed away Roger Axtell
contacted two members of the Lions Club with an idea to have a “Path of Nations” installed in
the park.
McCormick said that this would consist of flags and marker stones that would represent
countries that Parker Pen used to do business with. He said that the Library Park Committee,
the Friends of HPL, representatives of the Lions Club, the city and the library have been meeting
to discuss details of the plan. He said that if all groups agree on the plan, it would go to the City
Council for final approval.
Carlson said that this plan is a departure from the aim of that space which was having a library
themed park. Shiebel said that a “Path of Nations” is a great idea, but not here in Library Park.
The general consensus of the board was not in favor of going forward with this idea.
Nomination Committee: Library Board officers for 2012-2013—Goldstein announced that the
nominating committee will present a slate of officers for President and Vice-President at the
next meeting.
Other Business
None.
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Communications
McCormick shared a thank-you received from Cathy Jennings, Executive Director of The Literacy
Center for participating and supporting literacy in Rock County.
Next Regular meeting—June 19, 2012—Adjournment
Shebiel moved that the meeting adjourn, Carlson seconded and the meeting adjourned at 6:04
p.m.
Submitted,
Janet Morehart
NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE HPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES