TRUSTEE BOARD MEETING
Minutes
July 18, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 pm by Board chairman, Blaine Robertson. Board members present were Pam Beard, Blaine Robertson, Tricia Galer, and Judy Dewey, secretary.
The minutes of the last meeting were approved by acclamation. The bills were approved upon motion by Tricia with Pam Beard seconding the motion, and the checks paying the bills were signed.
New Building.
Architects Cooper Roberts Simonsen Associates did a presentation on libraries they have built. A discussion was held regarding the building our library is going to build. Some facts and figures were presented by the architects.
Discussion topics included selling the idea of a new library to the public so they would approve the bond, “building green” and certification of this, making certain any cost quotes included everything and not just the cost of building.
Proposals for Reimbursement of Education Expenses.
Two staff members sent proposals for reimbursement of tuition for online classes they are planning to take. One is for a master’s degree in library science. The other employee is working on her undergraduate degree. The board decided to table the matter until the August meeting when more board members are present and where the requesters can be present to answer questions.
Book Challenge.
A patron objected to the content of the movie, “Millions.” After reading the objection, the board asked Judy to respond to the patron with some information on how the patron can screen the movies herself. The library lacks the resources to screen all the movies, nor does the board think that would be proper.
Policies.
The first reading of the Records Retention Policy was completed. The second reading will take place at the August meeting.
Horizon.
Judy reported the situation with Idaho Falls Public Library providing support for our Horizon software has not been satisfactory since their computer administrator left. Judy recommended we move Horizon to our library and administer it ourselves. She has asked SirsiDynix for a quote on the automated telephone calling service. In addition to that, the library will need to purchase some servers. Judy is to bring the figures to next month’s meeting.
Minimum Wage Change.
Judy reported the federal minimum wage is going up on July 24th, and two library employees will get an automatic 35¢ per hour raise. Those two employees won’t be eligible for a raise for the coming fiscal year.
Book Signing in the Library. Judy reported an author had approached her about holding a book signing in the library. The author would be selling books. The board thought it would be acceptable provided the author agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds to the library. It was suggested the author contact the Foundation. Perhaps the book signing could be held in conjunction with their fall book sale. It was the board’s feeling this would be especially appropriate for local authors.
Executive Session.
The board then adjourned into executive session to consider two employee matters.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Blaine Robertson, Chair of the Board Judith M. Dewey, Secretary