#1 Approval of Minutes
Hedberg Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
May 15, 2012
Minutes
Trustees present: Chuck Goldstein, Doug Derby, Lois Smith, Randy Golackson, Kathryn Shebiel.
Trustees absent: Carole Bennett, Kathy Boguszewski.
Mike Farrey and Maggie Bostwick were introduced as two new members of the board.
HPL staff present: Bryan McCormick, Carol Kuntzelman, Sharon Grover, Michelle Dennis,
Emrick Gunderson, Janet Morehart.
The meeting was called to order at 4:32 p.m. by President Goldstein.
Approval of the Agenda
Golackson moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Shebiel and the motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes
McCormick shared corrections to the minutes as requested by Carole Bennett. Two corrections
were made to page two, paragraph one: the amount made on the recent Friends’ book sale was
$779.95 instead of $800; the other correction on page two, paragraph one, was to insert the
word “bulb” in-between the words “tulip” and “sale”.
Another revision was on page two, paragraph two, to delete the word “startup” and replace it
with “renovation”.
The last revision was on page three, paragraph one, to insert the words “Executive Director of
The Literacy Connection” after Cathy Jennings’ name.
Shebiel made a motion to approve the April 17, 2012 minutes as amended. Goldstein seconded
and motion carried.
Review of Operating Statement
The Board reviewed the statement. No action was required.
Expenditure Approval
Golackson moved that the expenditure list for May 2012 be approved, seconded by Smith.
Motion carried.
Reports
Library staff gave reports of recent activities.
ALS Report—McCormick reported that Arrowhead is hopeful to hire Ruth Ann Montgomery’s
replacement by the end of the summer.
Friends Report—McCormick gave an update on the proposed flag project in the park and
reported on the tulip bulb sale.
Old Business
Update on Park Committee discussion—McCormick said that the Park Committee was hesitant
of the Path of Nations flag project being placed in Library Park. The committee members felt
that the project itself was not a bad idea but that there were other locations that would be
better suited to the project. McCormick said that the Park Committee, comprised of members
from HPL, Friends of HPL, JPAC, the Lions Club, and the City of Janesville, will meet to review
the purpose of library park and to be sure that the park plan coincides with the Downtown
Development and Riverfront Development plans.
Collection Development Plan (Policy A701b)—Kuntzelman summarized revisions made to the
plan that was discussed at last month’s board meeting. Discussion followed. Shebiel moved
that the board accept the draft as presented to them. Derby seconded and motion passed.
Nomination Committee: Slate of Officers to serve for 2012-2013—Derby, representing the
Nominating Committee, presented the following candidates to serve as
Officers/Representatives of the Board: President, Chuck Goldstein; Vice-President, Kathryn
Shebiel; HPL Board Liaison to the Friends’ Board, Carole Bennett; Liaison to JATV Board, Kathy
Boguszewski; HPL Foundation Board, Doug Derby. At the meeting Chuck Goldstein agreed to be
the HPL representative to the ALS Board. Goldstein asked if all were in agreement. The board
agreed to accept the nominations.
New Business
Library Director Review process—Goldstein asked McCormick for the timeline to complete the
review. McCormick said that the review is done in June/July. Goldstein, Shebiel and Golackson
were appointed to the Review Committee. McCormick said he will ask Sue Musick to help get
the process started. Shebiel asked if some library staff would be included. McCormick
mentioned that the idea of a 360 review had been discussed at the city but that he would ask
Sue Musick for additional information.
Other Business—None
Communications
McCormick shared two communications he received during May.
Golackson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Smith. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Submitted,
Janet Morehart
NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES