February 15, 2006

Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 11 2008, 5:15 p.m.

The regular meeting of the Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by James Olson on June 11 2008, at 5:16 p.m.

Present by roll call: James Olson, Monte Loos, Maria McCarthy-Anderson, Ron Kroeger, and Greta Chapman

Absent: Sandra McNeely, Stephanie Big Crow

Audience: Kevin Lewis, Assistant City Attorney; Terri Davis, staff

Introduction of Staff

Public Comment

Additions or corrections to the agenda: None.

MINUTES

Minutes from the May meeting will be amended to reflect that McCarthy-Anderson was present. Motion by McCarthy-Anderson, second by Kroeger to approve May 2008 minutes as amended; 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 Loos, second by McCarthy-Anderson to approve consent calendar items; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Director’s Report: Written report provided. The summer reading program kickoff day was successful at both the Downtown and North locations. A promotional card for the grand opening of the new east-side book drop at Don’s Valley Market was distributed. The Board was requested to participate in the READ poster promotion. The county’s summary of quarterly statistics was presented. The Board reviewed the Strategic Plan publication.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Olson and Chapman met with the Mayor to review the library’s 2009 proposed budget; the budget will move to the Council in July.

BUILDING COMMITTEE

An RFP for the acoustical project was reviewed. Motion by McCarthy-Anderson, second by Kroeger to issue the RFP; no further discussion; motion passed unanimously.

POLICY COMMITTEE

The Board’s access to the index of policies and procedures and other background documents was provided for information.