HomeMy WebLinkAboutLBMinutes_2021_11_18BROOKINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
November 18, 2021
MEETING MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm in the Historical Room
at the Brookings Public Library.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathy Miller, Deb Waltman, Stephanie Carroll, Denise Hall
OTHERS PRESENT: Ashia Gustafson, Jen Anderson
1. Call to Order
Kathy Miller called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Agenda
Kathy Miller called for approval of the meeting agenda. Stephanie Carroll moved to approve the meeting agenda. Deb Waltman
seconded. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Kathy Miller called for approval of the minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting. Deb Waltman moved to approve the meeting
minutes. Stephanie Carroll seconded. Motion carried.
4. Old Business
4.1 Board Continuing Education Hours
Ashia Gustafson presented the Library Board members with the current record of continuing education hours. The Library Board
members needs 45 credit hours (currently at 39 hours) by the end of December. Ashia Gustafson is summitting a request to the
South Dakota State Library to use the Native American Heritage speaker hours, which is sponsored by South Dakota
Humanities grant.
5. New Business
5.1 Approval of Bills
The Library Board members reviewed the October 2021 bills, budgets and expenditures. Stephanie Carroll moved to approve
the October 2021 bills. Denise Hall seconded. Motion carried.
5.2 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
Ashia Gustafson presented to the Library Board members with the finalized Strategic Plan for 2022-2024. Denise Hall moved to
approve proposed 2022-2024 Strategic Plan. Stephanie Carroll seconded. Motion carried.
6. Other Items & Reports
6.1 Financial Report
Ashia Gustafson presented the review of the 2021 Budget through October to the Library Board members. Due to delay in
shipping, our furniture is taking a little longer to get in. Midwest Glass should be here next week to install new front doors and
back door. Upstairs Mother’s Room project will hopefully start after Thanksgiving. The Library Board members discussed the
budget and upcoming maintenance.
6.2 Librarian’s Report
Ashia Gustafson presented the monthly report to the Library Board members. Seating in the teen area has arrived. Some
changes to adult programs to make more accessible for everyone to attend. Will be hanging posters at the Larson Ice Arena on
upcoming Library programs.
7. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda
8. Next Meeting: Thursday, December 16 at 12:00 PM in the Historical Room
9. Adjournment
Deb Waltman moved to adjourn the meeting. Denise Hall seconded. The meeting adjourned at 12:39 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashia Gustafson,
Director of Library Services