HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board Minutes 05.11.2010 Minutes of the
Laurel Public Library Board of Trustees
May 11, 2010
Attending: Clair Killebrew(presiding), Bruce McCullough, Christy Smith, Nathan Baillet, and Nancy
Schmidt
Minutes:
The minutes of April 13, 2010 were read and approved by all present.
Correspondence:
Geralyn sent a Thank You card for the flowers sent by Clair after her surgery. Lisa Russell sent a letter of
interest concerning the open seat on the Library Board.
Circulation Report:
The number of County patrons for the Laurel Library is currently at 27.3%. City patrons make up 67.6%
of registered users with 4.9%of the registered users coming from out-of-county and out-of-district
areas.Traffic for April 2010 was up 1.9%over April 2009. Internet computer use for April 2010 was
down 20.5%, child computer use down 4.9%.Circulation of all items was up 17%with books going up
17.4%and media 36.7%.
Old Business:
This is no new information on the Library Foundation at this time. Nathan was in North Dakota for 3
weeks.
There have been no further developments on the ARRA-BTOP funding. Information will most likely not
be available until late August or early September.
Christy prepared a statement for the library's community vision in 2010.An electronic copy of this was
sent to the outlook for publishing.
After some discussion,the present board members voiced the opinion that Lisa Russell would be a good
candidate to replace Rachelle Tresch. Nancy will deliver her letter to Mayor Olson for his approval.
A new Trustee is needed to serve on the Library Board.After attempts to reach Rachelle failed, Clair
requested that Rachelle be removed from the Board as a Trustee. Mike Dewey has again expressed
interest in serving on the board.After some discussion, it was decided that Nancy would post an ad in
the Laurel Outlook advertising for letters of interest.
Geralyn's sick leave is expected to last through most of June if not until after the 4th of July.As soon as
her doctor releases her, Geralyn will return to work part-time.
Kirkness Roofing, Inc. has presented the lowest bid for replacement of the Library roof at a cost of$33,
160. Work will begin as soon as payment from MMIA is received.
New Business:
The Summer Reading Program will begin June 2, 2010 and end July 30, 2010. Prizes will again be given
for accomplishing reading goals.
Nancy is interviewing three possible employees for the position left vacant by Jenny.She will make her
choice based upon what will be best for the library and its patrons.
The Spring Book Sale was a huge success. Mike was available on Friday to open the library for the sale
since Geralyn is out on leave and Nancy was in a day-long meeting.The possibility of having the sale for
two weekends in a row was presented. Nancy will suggest this to the Friends of the Library.
Nancy gave a report on the MSC Spring Meeting in Billings on May 7, 2010.She reported attending a
'Birds of a Feather' dinner the evening before at Texas Roadhouse.This was attended by 12 directors
and on MSC representative—Mike Price.The MSC Executive Committee reported on financials for
member libraries.The cost of being a member of OCLC will go down this year for all member libraries
except one. We have been warned that the cost may go back up for the next year.OCLC representatives
gave a preview of upcoming software/hardware changes for which each library will need to make
adjustments. Rewriting of our Technology Plan will wait for information from MSL about minimum
requirements for circulation computers.
Addressing the Board:
No one asked to address the Board at this time.
Next regular meeting:
June 8, 2010