HomeMy WebLinkAboutLBMinutes_2012_11_13BROOKINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
November 13, 2012
MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Historical Room of the Brookings Public Library
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Gengler, Mac Harris, Janel Hoffelt and Gloria Thvedt
OTHERS PRESENT: Elvita Landau, Alice Hayes and Cathy Enlow
President Mac Harris called for approval of the agenda. Gloria Thvedt made a motion to approve the
agenda. Janel Hoffelt seconded. Motion carried.
Bill Gengler moved to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2012 meeting. Seconded by Janel Hoffelt.
Motion carried.
Bills and salaries - Elvita Landau reported that the Library has ordered a microfilm reader which will be
installed later this week or early next week. The cost will be taken from the General Fund capital under
$5,000 line item. Bill Gengler moved to approve the list of bills. Janel Hoffelt seconded. Motion carried.
Financial Report - Elvita Landau pointed out that the budget for maintenance on equipment and
maintenance on the building may be of concern. The Library may also run over budget on travel. The utility
bill was down this month.
Librarian’s Report:
Circulation was up a bit this month.
Elvita Landau and Nita Gill have both been certified as Grade I Librarians.
Elvita is serving as part of the State Library strategic planning committee.
Officer Rolland of the Brookings Police Department gave a presentation at the Library staff meeting
on personal security.
Science at the Pub gave a $1,178.25 gift to the Library for children’s science activities.
Holiday Hours - The Mayor has given city employees an administrative holiday on December 24. Gloria
Thvedt moved that the Library be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25. Bill Gengler
seconded. Motion carried.
Broadband Grant Application - The Library is applying for a $5,072.01 from South Dakota Broadband
Initiative to upgrade wireless access points and other equipment to improve access, speed and security.
Janel Hoffelt moved to authorize the grant application. Bill Gengler seconded. Motion carried.
CD renewal - A gift account CD is coming due from Metabank ($34,004.94). Gloria Thvedt moved that
$4,004.94 be taken out to buy computers for the children’s area. Bill Gengler seconded. Motion carried.
Meeting Room Use – Osher Lifelong Learning Institute was approved last year to use the library’s meeting
rooms for three classes. Elvita recommended that we allow OLLI to do three more classes here this spring.
Bill Gengler so moved. Gloria Thvedt seconded. Motion carried.
Acceptable Behavior Policy – Elvita recommended we add the phrase “and food items” as acceptable use.
Janel Hoffelt moved to approve the policy with that change. Gloria Thvedt seconded. Motion carried.
The next board meeting will be held on December 11 at 5: 30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elvita Landau, Library Director