BREWER PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Board Minutes - March 1, 2004

Present: Carey Bradley, Carol Clausius, Elda Fry, Larry Loomis, Kay Niles, Janet Parr, Norm Sandmire, Lewis VanVliet

Library Director: Michele Nolen-Karras

Absent: Nancy Keegan

1. Meeting was called to order by President Larry Loomis at 5:04.
2. President Loomis indicated that the meeting was properly noticed
3. Approval of Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Lewis VanVliet, seconded by Kay Niles. Motion carried.
4. Approval of Minutes of February 2, 2004, Meeting: A Motion to approve the minutes of the meeting was made by Carol Clausius, seconded by Janet Parr. Motion carried.
5. Director's Report:
   • Reviewed the Budget Report
   • Indicated that a snow blower had been purchased
   • Reported that urinals in basement restrooms need repaired. Estimate: $530.00
   • New front desk has been installed. Donated by Friends of the Library and other benefactors.
   • Attic has been painted
   • Florescent sconces have been installed in hallway
   • Explained a request from Dawn Kiefer of the Richland Observer to use a computer in the History Room for 1-2 hours per week. Due to a health problem, she cannot be in her place of employment when the presses are running. Following discussion, the board agreed to tentatively allow the request by applying the current policy. Equipment policy is to be reviewed.
6. Review of Annual Report: Copies were distributed to board members. Report was reviewed and signed by President Loomis and Library Director.
7. Standing Committee Reports:
   • Building and Grounds: Library Director included items in her report.
   • Personnel: New employee: Valerie Mangion
8. Reports from City and County Board Representatives
   • City: None
   • County: None
9. Long Range Planning Committee: Two subcommittees met: Foundation Formation Committee which is investigating the costs of setting up the foundation and possible projects. Long-Range Plan Committee which is working on bringing the History Room into the library's Long Range Plan. Next meeting of this group is scheduled for March 11, 3:30. The official Long Range Planning Committee will meet in the History Room on Friday, March 26, 2:00.
10. Friends of the Library: No report. Next meeting is scheduled for Fri., March 12, 2:00.
11. Approval of Monthly Bills: A motion to approve the monthly bills was made by Kay Niles, seconded by Carey Bradley. Motion carried.
12. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Norm Sandmire, seconded by Kay Niles. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted

Elda Fry, Secretary