Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 9, 2007, 5:15 p.m.

 

The regular meeting of the Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Monte Loos on May 9, 2007 at 5:17 p.m.

Present:  Monte Loos, James Olson, Sandra McNeely, Robert Van Norman, Maria McCarthy-Anderson, Ron Kroeger, and Greta Chapman

Audience:  Eric Abrahamson, Lois Facer, and Clare Hafferman, public; Kim Hodgson and Terri Davis, staff

Introduction of Staff

Presentation – Plaque of recognition was presented to Eric Abrahamson for his years of service to the Library Board.

Public Comment

           

MINUTES

Correction by McNeely regarding the spelling of her name.  Motion by Olson, second by McCarthy-Anderson to approve January minutes as corrected; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

Budget Narrative, City Budget and Bills, County Budget and Bills, Library Board Funds Budget and Bills:  Motion by McNeely, second by Olson to approve consent calendar items; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Director’s Report:  Written report presented.  An update was provided on the status of the library’s 5-year strategic goals and priorities.  The quarterly review of library use statistics was also presented; 5 year growth statistics, 2002 to 2006 will be provided to the Board.

 

POLICY COMMITTEE

Committee position description:  McNeely presented a draft position description which outlines the roles of the policy committee; the Board will review the draft and provide comments to the policy committee prior to their next meeting.  The committee is also reviewing other procedures and has outlined a calendar for bringing updates to the board for review and approval.

 

All-staff development day:  A proposed All Staff and Board Development day for training and updating the Strategic Plan will require closing of the library on Tuesday, August 21.  Motion by McNeely, second by McCarthy-Anderson to approve closing the library; discussion requested that additional information be brought to the Board at the June meeting regarding location.  Substitute motion by Kroeger, second by Olson to continue the discussion to the June meeting; motion carried unanimously. 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE

2008 budget draft:  This update will be moved to the June meeting.

 

2008 board funds proposed budget:  Motion by Olson, second by Kroeger to approve the 2008 board funds budget; motion carried unanimously. 

 

LIAISONS

City Council Liaison:  No additional report.

 

County Liaison:  No additional report.

 

Foundation:  Minutes provided; no additional information.

 

Friends:  Minutes provided; no additional information.

 

Motion by McNeely, second by McCarthy-Anderson to adjourn meeting at 6:20 p.m.; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously. 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Board Policy                                                              May 22, 12:00 – 1:00

Board Agenda                                                           June 4, 11:00 a.m.                                         

Summer Reading Kick-off                                       June 4, time TBA

Board Meeting                                                          June 13, 5:15 p.m.

Strategic Plan Update                                              August 21, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. [tentative]