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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
July 9, 2015
MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Historical Room of the Brookings Public Library
MEMBERS PRESENT: Janell Hoffelt, Larry Rogers and Kyle Schaefer
OTHERS PRESENT: Elvita Landau and Alice Hayes
Call to Order
Larry Rogers called the meeting to order.
Approval of Agenda
Larry Rogers called for approval of the meeting agenda. Janell Hoffelt moved to approve the meeting
agenda. Kyle Schaefer seconded. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
Larry Rogers called for approval of the minutes from the June 11, 2015 meeting. Kyle Schaefer moved to
approve the minutes. Janell Hoffelt seconded. Motion carried.
Old Business
Coffee Shop Committee Report
Kyle Schaefer reported that Aramark would not be interested in running the Library coffee shop. They
can’t keep positions filled on campus, so distance and staffing would be an issue. Elvita Landau reported
that a couple had spoken with Nita Gill regarding operation of the coffee shop. It is hoped that they will
be back in touch with Elvita regarding this. Elvita also shared the revised RFP information that may be
reissued in August.
New Business
Approval of June Bills
Janell Hoffelt moved to approve the June list of bills. Kyle Schaefer seconded. Motion carried.
Policy Review – Display Policy
Elvita Landau gave an overview of the Display Policy. She and Rae Brecht did not see a need for any
changes to the policy. The Library Board discussed the policy and decided to keep it as is.
Other Items and Reports
Librarian’s Report
Elvita Landau presented her monthly report. June was the best month yet for physical circulation. EBook
use is also up. There are 1,574 children signed up for the Summer Reading Program as of July 9. We are
still advertising the 12:30 – 3:30 Library Assistant position.
Financial Reports
The Board reviewed the monthly reports for the General Fund, Fines, and Gifts Accounts. Elvita Landau
said there is a potential expense for repair of the air handling system. Also, the new magazine jobber
seems to be more expensive that the previous provider. We may go over budget on the
periodicals/subscription line item.
The next Board meeting will be on Thursday, August 13, at 5:30 p.m.
Kyle Schaefer moved to adjourn the meeting. Janell Hoffelt seconded. Motion carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elvita Landau, Library Director