HomeMy WebLinkAboutLBMinutes_2017_09_14BROOKINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 14, 2017
MEETING MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 5:30 pm in the Historical
Room of the Brookings Public Library.
MEMBERS PRESENT: James Rice, Kathy Miller, Janell Hoffelt, Doug O’Neill, Deb Waltman
OTHERS PRESENT: Ashia Gustafson, Jen Anderson
1. Call to Order
James Rice called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Agenda
James Rice called for approval of the meeting agenda. Kathy Miller moved to approve the meeting agenda. Janell Hoffelt
seconded. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
James Rice called for approval of the minutes from the August 10, 2017 meeting. Kathy Miller moved to approve the
meeting minutes with changes. Deb Waltman seconded. Motion carried.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
5.1 Approval of Bills
The Board discussed the 2017 bills, budget and expenditures. Ashia Gustafson reviewed the utility bill and notice it was
too high. Jen Anderson called Brookings Municipal Utilities and was overbilled for water and sewer in July and August
statements. We will see a credit on September 2017 statement of $1,612.39. Deb Waltman asked why we were charged
twice for The New York Times. Ashia Gustafson mentioned that the renewal was missed, but is all fixed now. Janell
Hoffelt moved to approve the August 2017 bills. Kathy Miller seconded. Motion carried.
6. Other Items & Reports
6.1 Financial Report
Ashia Gustafson presented the review of the budget. Ashia Gustafson mentioned everything is going good. Office
Supplies is over but will move funds around to cover. James Rice stressed that there is still more to spend. Ashia
Gustafson said we will catch up soon. Cleaning Services will not be on the Library’s General Fund Budget next year.
6.2 Librarian’s Report
Ashia Gustafson presented her monthly report to the Board.
Discussion: Ashia Gustafson mentioned that the wireless internet connection for August was 1,650, an average of 133
connections per day. Library needs to hire three part-time Library Assistants and have started the interview process. Ali
Bruinsma teen programs participation was up 100 more from last year. SDLA is at the end of the month in Chamberlain.
All five Librarians will be attending along with Doug O’Neill.
7. The next Board meeting will be Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 5:30 pm.
8. Public Comment on Items not on agenda
9. Adjournment
Deb Waltman moved to adjourn the meeting. Doug O’Neill seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
The Library will be closed on Monday, October 9 for Native American Day.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashia Gustafson,
Director of Library Services