HomeMy WebLinkAboutLBMinutes_2007_05_10BROOKINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MAY 10, 2007
MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met Thursday,
May 10, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in Cooper Room A of the Brookings Public Library.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Bordewyk, John Kubal, John Grove, and
Tami Watson, and Amber Ohm.
OTHERS PRESENT: Elvita Landau, Lynn Osika, Cathy Enlow
Chair John Kubal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Tami Watson
moved to accept the agenda as presented. John Grove seconded. Motion
approved.
Dave Bordewyk moved to approve the April 9, 2007 minutes. Tami
Watson seconded. Motion carried.
Amber Ohm was welcomed as a new library board member to finish out
Carolyn Warmann’s term.
BILLS AND SALARIES – The Board reviewed the list of bills for May.
Tami Watson moved to pay all bills and salaries. John Grove seconded. Motion
approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT – The April report from the Finance Office was
reviewed. Elvita reported that the maintenance equipment line item might go over
budget. Other line items are well within budget at this time.
LIBRARIAN’S REPORT – Items of note are:
• Changes will be forthcoming in the city budgeting process. The new
method is based on Performance Measurements and Outcomes.
• City Departments are taking part in the Attorney General’s Office Public
Records Project. Elvita will be identifying the types of records maintained
and whether these records are public or private.
• Elvita is a candidate for SDLA’s MPLA representative and will serve if
chosen.
REDESIGN PRESENTATION – Elvita gave a presentation on several
remodel projects done in libraries. She pointed out various things we could do
regarding signs, paint, shelving, etc.
John Kubal moved to have Banner Associates do a feasibility design study
for the coffee shop, the cost not to exceed $2500. John Grove seconded. Motion
carried.
Outdoor sign options were discussed. Elvita will continue to work on this.
BOOK DROP - The Board discussed replacement of the outdoor book drop.
Similar models are no longer available. Tami Watson moved to replace the book
drop with most reasonably priced model in a price range of $2600-2750 plus
freight. John Grove seconded. Motion Carried.
CD RENEWAL - Tami Watson moved to renew the Gift Account CD at the
best rate. John Kubal seconded. Motion carried.
BUCCHOLZ CD - John Kubal moved to renew $20,000 at the best rate for
long term and renew $6700 for short term best rate for ease of accessibility if
funds are needed for remodeling projects. John Grove seconded. Motion carried.
TRAVEL REQUEST - John Kubal moved to approve $1500 in travel funds for
Children’s Librarian Katherine Eberline to attend a puppet workshop in Madison,
WI, August 20-25, 2007. John Grove seconded. Motion carried.
Tami Watson moved to approve Elvita’s request to attend ALA in June with
expenses paid by the Rural Sustainability Project. John Kubal second. Motion
carried.
NEXT MEETING – Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Elvita Landau, Director