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 Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Monte Loos on January 9, 2008 at 5:19 p.m.

Present:  Monte Loos, James Olson, Sandra McNeely, Ron Kroeger, Stephanie Big Crow and Greta Chapman

 

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

 

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 County budget

 

Motion by Olson, second by Kroeger to approve 2008 County Budget; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.

 

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 Salt Lake and will coordinate travel with the Business Office. 

 

LIAISONS

City Council Liaison:  No new information.

 

County Commissioner: 

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