HomeMy WebLinkAboutLBMinutes_2015_03_12BROOKINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
March 12, 2015
MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in
the Historical Room of the Brookings Public Library
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Gengler, Mac Harris, Janell Hoffelt, and Kyle Schaefer
OTHERS PRESENT: Elvita Landau, Alice Hayes, Cathy Enlow and Mollie Hublou
Call to Order
Board Chair Bill Gengler called the meeting to order.
Approval of Agenda
Bill Gengler called for approval of the meeting agenda. Kyle Schaefer moved to approve the meeting
agenda. Mac Harris seconded. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
Bill Gengler called for approval of the minutes from the February 12, 2015 meeting. Mac Harris moved
to approve the minutes as corrected. Kyle Schaefer seconded. Motion carried.
Old Business
Coffee Shop Committee Report
The committee had no report, but will provide one at the next meeting.
New Business
Approval of February Bills
Janell Hoffelt moved to approve the February list of bills. Mac Harris seconded. Motion carried.
Approval of contract with The Library Corporation (TLC) for lease of library operations software
Mac Harris moved to approve the contract with TLC, contingent upon the approval of the City Manager
and City Attorney. Janell Hoffelt seconded. Motion carried.
Annual Report to South Dakota State Library
The Library Board reviewed the annual report. Kyle Schaefer moved to approve the report. Mac Harris
seconded. Motion carried.
Marketing Plan
Elvita Landau explained that the Library is reviewing its marketing plan as part of the Library’s
accreditation process. The plan lays out how we will be promoting ourselves to the public. Elvita noted
that good customer service is the key to our success in that regard. Mac Harris moved to approve the
changes to the marketing plan. Janell Hoffelt seconded. Motion carried.
Policy Review – Circulation Policy
Elvita Landau gave an explanation of the changes to the circulation policy. Mac Harris moved to approve
the changes to the circulation policy. Janell Hoffelt seconded. Motion carried.
Other Items and Reports
Financial Reports
Elvita Landau gave an overview of the General Fund, Fines Account and Gifts Account, noting that
Katherine Eberline has begun purchasing items for the Summer Reading Program. Elvita also advised
the Board members that the Friends of the Library raised $5,600.00 during their recent book sale.
Librarian’s Report
Elvita presented her monthly report, noting that print circulation is down a bit.
Public Comment
Mollie Hublou introduced herself. She attended tonight’s meeting as part of a project for her public
policy class at SDSU.
The next Board meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Elvita noted that the final
Eleanor Roosevelt program is that night at 7:00 p.m.
Mac Harris moved to adjourn the meeting. Kyle Schaefer seconded. Motion carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elvita Landau, Library Director