Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 12 2009, 12:00 p.m.
The regular
meeting of the Rapid City Public
Present by roll call:
Absent: Robert Van Norman, Ron Kroeger
Introduction of Staff
Public Comment
Additions or corrections to the agenda: motion by McCarthy-Anderson, second by McNeely to change agenda order to open the bids prior to hearing the administrative reports; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
Motion by McCarthy-Anderson, second by McNeely to approve July 2009 minutes; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Loos, second by McCarthy-Anderson to go into executive session for the purposes allowed by SDCL 1-25-2(1), (3), & (4); adjourned from executive session at1:48 p.m. No action was taken as a result of the executive session.
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 McNeely to approve consent calendar items; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Director’s Report: Written report provided. The second quarter statistics and the computer use statistics were reviewed. Library Card Sign-up Month will be promoted during September.
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Acoustics project bid opening: Bids were received from Gustafson Builders and SECO Construction. Bids were opened and reviewed. Motion by Loos, second by McCarthy-Anderson to refer the bids to the Building Committee for further review with the architect before selection of a contractor; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The 2010 city budget that is being reviewed by the City Council was discussed.
POLICY COMMITTEE
RSVP MOU: Motion by McCarthy-Anderson, second by McNeely to approve the MOU with RSVP for volunteer services; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously. The evaluations received from the Strategic Plan review were consistently high, stating only the need for additional time. Staff presented a review of the Knowledge Network concept from the Strategic Plan. An update on the status of the Strategic Plan’s Customer Relations workgroup was also reviewed.
LIAISONS
City Council Liaison: No report.
County Liaison: No report.
Foundation:
Friends: No report.
State Library Board:
Other: Loos reported on the State Library Board meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Board Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Strategic Plan review TBD