HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board Minutes 07.09.2013 Minutes of the
Laurel Public Library Board of Trustees
July 9, 2013
Attending
Bruce McCullough Alan Klebe
Rose Marie Kline Nancy Schmidt
Others attending: Valerie Nauman and Lori Hodges
Minutes
The minutes for June 2013 were read. Rose Marie motioned the minutes be adopted as presented, Alan
seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Correspondence
None
Circulation Report
Traffic: down 8.44 %; circulation: all items circulated totaled 3,654 (including 151 eBooks), book
circulation was up 2.19 %, media circulation was down 7.86 %, eBook checkouts for this month was
4.72% of total book circulation; computers: internet use was down 9.79 %, children's use was down
41.18 %, wi -fi use up 19.51 %; patron cards: not available at this time.
Old Business
Nancy stated that the library budget was approved by the City Council at the last council meeting.
Library employees can expect a pay raise of 2.9% for this year.
Nathan had asked in June if it would be possible to change the day that the library board meets. He
stated that there may be conflict with his fall class schedule. The topic was discussed and it was decided
that the 2 °a Tuesday works best for the majority of the Board members. It was decided that we would not
change the day of our meeting at this time.
Nancy introduced the two library interns that were attending the Board meeting, Valerie Nauman and
Lori Hodges. Val and Lori are working on their library media certifications this summer and needed to
work at a library to complete all of the requirements. At this time they are both half way through the
amount of time they are required to work at the library. Nancy stated that all of the library staff have
enjoyed working with both ladies so far this summer.
Bruce requested status of the by -law updates presented in April. After some discussion it was decided
that the by -laws didn't need any revisions at this time. The by -laws would be reviewed again in 3 years.
Rose Marie motioned that we leave the by -laws as they are and Dixie seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
New Business
Officer elections were held for 13 -14 offices. Bruce was nominated for President; Rose Marie for
Vice - President; and Dixie for Federation Representative. Dixie motioned that all nominations be
accepted as presented, Alan seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Mary Freund asked for the opportunity to present a memorial in honor of her mother, Margaret, to the
library for the years she spent working as the Assistant Director. Nancy presented the idea of a bench
placement out front for patrons to rest upon when needed or wanted. Board members felt this was an
excellent idea but suggested that a list of memorial ideas be established for future honorariums. Nancy
stated that she would start a list of memorial ideas and keep it ready for review.
Nancy stated that the library has been receiving 2 or 3 phone calls per week requesting the services of a
notary. She stated that it is her wish to become a notary and offer this service to library patrons free of
charge. The cost is around $150 for application fee, bonding, and notary seal. Nancy felt this would be
an added service for those patrons that didn't have access to a bank notary such as on Saturday. Alan
motioned that the cost of notary services be supported by library funding if needed. Dixie seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
Other
Addressing the Board
Next regular meeting
August 13, 2013
Alan motioned that the meeting be closed, Rose Marie seconded the motion. Motion passed. 6:34p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy L Sc s't
Secretary