October 11, 2006

 

The regular meeting of the Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Monte Loos on October 11, 2006 at 5:18 p.m. 

Members Present:  Monte Loos, James Olson, Eric Abrahamson, Maria McCarthy-Anderson, Sandra McNeely, Ron Kroeger, Sue Callahan and Greta Chapman

Audience:  Terri Davis and Jennifer Read

 

FOUNDATION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

The Rapid City Library Foundation received training from the Abby Group regarding fundraising for the capital campaign.  The Foundation Capital Campaign is underway and Phase II is ready.


Rapid City Library Foundation Chair Mike Wilson asked Board members to join with the Capital Campaign process. All Board members of the Library, Friends and Foundation are asked to contribute to the capital campaign.  

 

Board Members discussed the projected amount to be raised by the Rapid City Library Foundation. The Rapid City Library Foundation’s goal is to raise $200,000.00.

 

MINUTES

McNeely moved approval of the September board minutes; Kroeger seconded motion; no further discussion; motion passed unanimously. 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

Budget Narrative, City Budget and Bills, County Budget and Bills, Library Board Funds Budget and Bills:  Olson moved approval of consent calendar items;      Abrahamson seconded motion; no further discussion; motion passed unanimously.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

ThinkingAhead Conference Report:  Chapman suggested that Board members attend this yearly conference. Davis will forward information to Board members in July for their calendars.  The conference has been held during the first week in September during the last two years.

 

SDLA Conference:  Abrahamson and McNeely appreciated the work from the Rapid City Public Library staff.

 

Casey Peterson Financial Comparison:  McNeely moved approval of contract, Abrahamson seconded motion; no further discussion; motion passed unanimously.

 

Rob Dewall Agreement Historical Archives:  The Board discussed the 1972 Rapid City Flood Media archives. Olson moved to approve the terms of agreement for the archiving of the Rob Dewall 1972 Rapid City Flood Media documents, Kroeger seconded motion; motion passed unanimously. Abrahamson moved; McNeely seconded motion; no further discussions; motion passed unanimously.

 

LIAISONS

City Council Liaison:  Kroeger stated the budget was approved last month.

County Liaison:  No report.

Foundation:  Abrahamson stated that Foundation Executive Director had submitted her resignation.  The Rapid City Library Foundation will look at that role and how it will be worked out.

Friends:  A liaison meeting was held today to discuss the Space Use Plan, the Capital Campaign and programming. Friends of the Library are focused upon finding leadership within their group. On October 24, the Friends group will host an orientation meeting for new members and officer positions on the board.  

 

State Library Board:  Abrahamson stated a meeting was held with SDLN. There are issues within both groups on how to fund different services. In the next year there will be an opportunity to strengthen those organizations and achieve the goal of how to get library services out to more South Dakotans.

 

Other:  Loos moved to go into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m., Abrahamson seconded motion; no further discussion; motion passed unanimously.

 

The Board came out of Executive Session at 6:35 p.m.  Kroeger motioned to direct staff to draft a letter to notify County Residents the County contract will expire on December 31 if a contract is not renewed.  Abrahamson seconded motion; no further discussion; motion passed unanimously.

 

McNeely motioned to adjourn meeting at 6:45 p.m.; Abrahamson seconded; motion carried unanimously.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Board Agenda

Oct. 30, 11 – 12:00

Board Meeting

Nov. 8

Friends Book Sale

Oct. 20 – 21