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,
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,
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ThinkingAhead Conference Report: Chapman suggested that Board members attend
this yearly conference.
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.
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
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
McNeely motioned to adjourn meeting at 6:45 p.m.; Abrahamson
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Board Agenda |
Oct. 30, 11 – 12:00 |
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Board Meeting |
Nov. 8 |
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Friends Book |
Oct. 20 – 21 |