Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 5:20 p.m.
The regular
meeting of the Rapid City Public
Present:
Others Present
Kevin Lewis, City Attorney’s Office
MINUTES
Motion by Olson, second by McNeely to approve December minutes; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Budget Narrative, City Budget and Bills,
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Director’s Report: Written report provided.
Amazon.com contract for approval: Motion by McNeely, second by Kroeger; motion passed unanimously.
School Community Library General Beadle Hours: Move for approval of discussion by Olson, second by McNeely; motion carried unanimously.
General Beadle Update: Written report provided.
Statistical Definitions Annual Update: Written report provided.
2007 Fines Forgiven: Policy committee will look at an amnesty provision to say the debt would be forgiven if materials returned. Olson moved to take this matter the policy committee; second by Kroeger; motion carried unanimously.
2008 Board Notebook Deadlines: Written report provided.
2008
Motion by Olson, second by
Kroeger to approve 2008
officer elections
Monte stated that he would like to stay and mentor Jim Olson as Chair - should be a 2 year commitment. All in favor of Jim Olson as chair – passed unanimously.
Election of Sandra McNeely to two year term to Vice Chair position; motion to cease by Kroeger; seconded bye Big Crow; motion passed unanimously.
board evaluation process
Motion to approve process by Loos, second by Kroeger to have evaluations completed before next board meeting; motion passed unanimously.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Motion to approve policy language on Conflict of Interest form be adopted; McNeely moved for approval and Loos seconded.
Kroeger motioned to continue discussion to next meeting, seconded by McNeely to substitute motion to have legal review and recommendations; motion carried unanimously.
2008 BOARD CALENDAR
Greta is sending link out to
board members regarding the Looking Ahead symposium in
LIAISONS
City Council Liaison: No new information.
Brenda Young is new chairman – Ethan Schmidt is not sure if
he will continue as liaison for rest of year.
Foundation:
The Foundation has transferred the endowment funds. They have also moved the Capital Campaign monies into a money market fund. Their taxes will be done in February by Ketel Thorstenson. They have also discussed the possibility of Library Staff taking on the responsibility of the bookkeeping.
Friends: Minutes attached. The election of officers took place and Greta met with the newly elected President, Craig DeJager.
Motion by McNeely, second by Kroeger to adjourn meeting at 6:24 p.m.; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Board Agenda: To be
discussed.
Board Meeting: February 13, 2008