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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 17, 2015
MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
in the Historical Room of the Brookings Public Library
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Gengler, Janell Hoffelt, Larry Rogers and Kyle Schaefer
OTHERS PRESENT: Elvita Landau, Alice Hayes and Walker Hoffelt
Call to Order
Bill Gengler called the meeting to order.
Approval of Agenda
Bill Gengler called for approval of the meeting agenda. Janell Hoffelt moved to approve the meeting
agenda. Kyle Schaefer seconded. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
Bill Gengler called for approval of the minutes from the August 13, 2015 meeting. Larry Rogers moved
to approve the minutes. Kyle Schaefer seconded. Motion carried.
Old Business
Coffee Shop Committee Report
Elvita Landau reported that a person has contacted her regarding the coffee shop and has also spoken
with Harsha Mistry. Elvita has not received a proposal from her yet . Due to a mix up on the city’s
website, Elvita has extended the deadline for the RFP until September 30, 2015.
New Business
Approval of August Bills
Larry Rogers moved to approve the August list of bills. Janell Hoffelt seconded. Motion carried.
Policy Review – Internet Usage Policy
Elvita noted that the Library staff did not recommend any changes to the policy, other than the format.
Janell Hoffelt moved to keep the policy as is. Larry Rogers seconded. Motion carried. The Board has now
reviewed each of the Library’s policies during the past two years.
Other Items and Reports
Librarian’s Report
Elvita Landau presented her monthly report, noting that circulation is actually up slightly from August
2014. She also shared the attendance numbers from the children’s and teens’ Summer Reading
Program.
Financial Reports
The Board reviewed the monthly reports for the General Fund, Fines, and Gifts Accounts. Elvita noted
that expenditures from the cleaning supplies and utilities line items were higher than anticipated. These
line items will likely go over budget for the year.
Larry Rogers moved to move into executive session for the Director’s evaluation. Kyle Schaefer
seconded. Motion carried. The meeting moved into executive session at 5:53 p.m.
Bill Gengler declared the executive session was concluded.
Larry Rogers moved to adjourn the meeting. Janell Hoffelt seconded. Motion carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elvita Landau, Library Director