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
Present:
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,
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.
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]