BREWER PUBLIC LIBRARY - Library Board Minutes - April 7, 2003

Present: Carey Bradley, Carol Clausius, Elda Fry, Nancy Keegan, Norm

Sandmire, Lewis Van Vliet

Library Director: Michele Nolen-Karras

Children's Librarian: Ed Tiegs

Absent: Larry Loomis, Debra Liegel

  1. The meeting was called to order by President Norm Sandmire at 5:00.
  2. President Sandmire indicated that the meeting had been properly noticed.
  3. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. A motion to approve the minutes as printed was made by Lewis Van Vliet. Seconded by Nancy Keegan. Motion carried.
  4. Director's Report:
    1. . Distributed copies of the response to the letter in the Dial.
    2. . SWLS Training: Michele will make the reservations (Carol > Clausius, Nancy Keegan, Lewis Van Vliet, Director).
    3. . Announced that the union contract has been signed.
    4. . Discussed the Resolution of Affirmation for Free Public Library Services. Tabled until next month.
  5. Vision Statement: Nancy Keegan suggested that the statement be amended to include "Richland Center, Wisconsin" and adding "will" in two phrases. Motion to adopt the vision statement with the changes was made by Lewis Van Vliet. Seconded by Carol Clausius. Motion carried.
  6. Lighting Project: The contract with Strang Heating and Electric has been up-dated. New cost is $9,700.00. Work will begin soon.
  7. Bat Removal: An estimate in the amount of $1200.00 was received from Michael Bakke, Wisconsin Bat Specialist, for removal of bats. Since much of his work involves closing openings in the structure, it was suggested that we repair soffits and gutters and repaint as previously discussed. After completion we would have Bakke return and give us a new price.
  8. Status for search for library assistant: John Riley has been hired to fill this position (20 hrs.).
  9. Standing Committee Reports:
    1. Building and Grounds: Lewis Van Vliet reported that they have been working with Strang Heating & Electric regarding the work they will be doing.
    2. . Personnel: No report.
  10. Long-Range Planning Committee: Lisa Rewald reminded the board that the annual meeting is scheduled for June. She recommended that an election should be held again and that nominations for officers be made at the May meeting. Next meeting of the Long-Range Planning Committee will be April 10, 3:30.
  11. Friends of the Library: No report. Michele suggested that we visit the Children's Library and see the new circulation desk which was funded by Friends of the Library. She also reminded us of the Karaoke Night fund raiser on April 12.
  12. Approval of Monthly Bills: Carol Clausius made a motion that the monthly bills be paid. Seconded by Carey Bradley. Motion carried. (Lewis Van Vliet suggested contacting Gordon Moore of the KC's for a possible donation to meet a need in the International Room.)
  13. Other Business: Norm Sandmire reminded the board that the library has $17,109.40 invested in a CD with the city.
  14. Adjournment: Nancy Keegan made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Lewis Van Vliet. Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING: May 5, 2003

Respectfully submitted,

Elda Fry