HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board Minutes 06.08.2010 Minutes of the
Laurel Public Library Board of Trustees
June 8, 2010
Attending: Clair Killebrew(presiding), Christy Smith, Nathan Baillet, and Nancy Schmidt
Minutes:
The minutes of May 11, 2010 were read and approved by all present.
Correspondence:
None
Circulation Report:
The number of County patrons for the Laurel Library is unavailable for this month.This report is run on
the 10th of each month by MSC in Helena. Traffic for May 2010 was up 7.99%over May 2009. Internet
computer use for May 2010 was down 11.8%, child computer use up 23.5%. Circulation of all items was
up 17%with books going up 17.4%and media 36.7%.
Old Business:
Nancy presented the Board with a copy of the Laurel Library Trust incorporation papers that she had
found in the Library Minutes archives.According to the information contained in the papers,the Library
Foundation will not be able to use the Laurel Library Trust as its basis for development.After some
discussion it was decided that it is time to move forward with the Foundation development. Nathan will
email the director of the Parmly Billings Library Foundation for information about the steps to create an
action plan.
There have been no further developments on the ARRA-STOP funding. Information will most likely not
be available until late August or early September.
The appointment of Lisa Russell and Bruce McCullough to the Board is on tonight's agenda for the City
Council.We should have a full attendance next month.
The City of Laurel received a check from MMIA in the amount of$26,000 for roof replacement.This will
be deposited in the Capital Improvement s Fund until the roof is completed.
Christy designed a flyer about the Summer Reading Program that was sent home with all school age
children 4th grade and under.
Damon Engel was hired as the new Library Clerk.After training, he will work evenings and alternating
Saturdays for 15 hours per week.
The Friends of the Laurel Public Library had a very successful book sale this spring.They sold$1,025
worth of books on that weekend with another$25 coming in later. If they would like to keep the sale
going for two weekends it was suggested that they ask for more volunteers to help "man the store".
New Business:
Nancy reported that one particular patron has been very disruptive while at the library and seems to be
getting worse. Nancy has expressed that she is ready to ask this patron to leave the library and not
return.After some discussion, it was decided that Nancy could tell this patron that she is no longer
welcome in the Library because of her disruptive behavior. Board members asked that Nancy contact
the City attorney Sam Painter and request a letter of support from him on their decision.
Jan Naylor had expressed disappoint in the Board's decision to charge a fee for use of the community
room from anyone that is not using it for library or city purposes.After some discussion, Christy moved
that we change the fee amount from $3.00 per hour to include a maximum of$5.00 per day. Nathan
seconded the motion.
Nancy passed out preliminary copies of the Internet Use Policy that she has written.She has requested
that Board members review the policy and make revisions or corrections to discuss at the next board
meeting.
Addressing the Board:
No one asked to address the Board at this time.
Next regular meeting:
July 13, 2010
Future Considerations:
Overdue Collections Policy
Technology Plan Update
Library Partnerships