Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 8 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 October 8 2008, at 5:17 p.m.

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

Absent:  Stephanie Big Crow

Introduction of Staff

Public Comment

Additions or corrections to the agenda:  None.

           

MINUTES

Motion by McNeely, second by McCarthy-Anderson to approve September 2008 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 McCarthy-Anderson, second by Kroeger to approve consent calendar items; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Director’s Report:  Written report provided. 

 

POLICY COMMITTEE

Written reports provided.  Human Resource Development policies outlined revisions to hiring and orientation of staff. The Policy Committee revised the Board interview questions.  In November, the Board will appear before the City Council to provide an update on the Strategic Plan.

 

LIAISONS

City Council Liaison:  No additional information.

County Liaison:  No report.

Foundation: No report.

Friends: Minutes posted; the Board is invited to the book sale reception.

 

Other: Discussion was held regarding possible change to the monthly meeting times; no decision was made, and the discussion will be continued to identify a time that accommodates board members’ schedules.

Motion by McCarthy-Anderson, second by Loos to go into executive session for the purposes allowed by SDCL 1-25-2(1), (3), & (4); adjourned from executive session at 7:13 p.m. No action was taken as a result of the executive session.

 

 

Motion by McNeely, second by Kroeger to adjourn meeting at 7:15 p.m.; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously. 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Board Finance                                                                                                                                                October 14, Tues.                                                                                                    

Board Policy                                                                                                                                                  October 20, Mon.                                                                                                    

Friends Annual Book Sale Reception                                                  October 23, Thurs.                           

Board Agenda                                                                                                                                                November 3, Mon.                                                                                                

Board Meeting                                                                                                                                               November 12