HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board Minutes 02.12.2008Minutes of the
Laurel Public Library Baard of Trustees
February 12, 2008
Attending:
Margaret Freund (presiding), Clair Killebrew, Bruce McCullough, and
Nancy Schmidt
Minutes:
The minutes of the January 8, 2008 meeting were read and approved.
Correspondence
Letter of interest from Christy Smith for library board position left open
when Laurie Hickethier resigned. Motion was made by Clair Killebrew to
accept Christy's letter, Bruce McCullough seconded. Motion carried.
Circulation Report
Traffic for January 2008 was 1,735 up 2.3% from January 2007.
Circulation for materials was 2,995 down 18% from January 2007.
This may be attributed to higher traffic on the computers and many
people still reading books that they received as Christmas presents.
Old Business
Bill Sheridan addressed questions from board members and Library
neighbors about the progress of the parking lot reconstruction. Bill stated
that the water level for this area is too high to allow for a French drain
through the parking lot. The alley will be revamped when the parking lot
work is started. Engineering, Inc. will shoot the grade for resurfacing. A start
date has not been announced.
It was agreed that at least 2 emergency blankets would be purchased and
stored at the library. The first aid kit would also be updated.
Furniture for the office has been ordered but has not arrived..
New Business
The issue of pay for Geralyn Stevens was presented. When she became
Assistant Library Director her pay was increased 0.03 per hour. It was
suggested that her pay be increased to reflect the position that she has moved
in ta. Bruce McCullough motioned that Geralyn's pay be increased
retroactively to $11.60 per hour. Clair Killebrew seconded. Motion passed.
Since the by-laws do not seem to exist for the library, there was discussion
concerning the making of new by-laws in the future.
Nancy mentioned that there have been difficulties with some of the
passwords and logins left by her predecessor.
There will be 2 Library Clerk positions filled and one Substitute Library
Clerk position filled.
It was discussed that Nancy would attend three upcoming trair~ings:
Circulation training at Belgrade on March Sty', Federation meeting at Big
Timber March 15, and MLA Annual Conference April 9t"-12t~' in Great
Falls. Bruce stated that he will be attending the Federation meeting and Clair
stated that she would ga along with Nancy to tlae meeting also.
Time to address the Soard
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton addressed the issue of the parking lot remodel when
Bill Sheridan was present to answer questions.
Next regular meeting
March 11, 2008 will be the next meeting.