BREWER PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Board Minutes - May 3, 2004

Present: Carey Bradley, Richard Cairns, Carol Clausius, Elda Fry, Nancy Keegan, Larry Loomis, Kay Niles, Lewis Van Vliet

Library Director: Michele Nolen-Karras

Children's Librarian: Ed Tiegs

Absent: Janet Parr

1. Meeting was called to order by President Larry Loomis at 5:00.
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 Carey Bradley. Motion carried.
4. Approval of Minutes of April 5, 2004: A motion to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2004, meeting was made by Carol Clausius, seconded by Kay Niles. Motion carried.
5. Introduction of New Library Board Member/Building/Grounds Supervisor: Richard Cairns, representing the city, was introduced. Terry Simes, Building/Grounds Supervisor for the city was not present.
6. Director's Report:
   • Reviewed monthly report. Noted the increase in circulation.
   • Reported that a letter had been sent to the Public Safety Committee, per Chief Annear, requesting handicap parking for the library.
   • Library Trustee Training Meeting: May 11, Galesville. Similar training will be offered in Fennimore in July.
   • Carey Bradley needs reappointment from the Board of Education. Term expires in June.
   • Computer classes have been scheduled:

      May 13, 20, 27
      July 1, 8, 15
      August 4, 11, 18
     

   • Measurements have been taken for replacing doors on east side. $3000.00 has been budgeted. Ron Stanek was recommended by UBC for the replacement work.
   • Long-Range Planning Committee is recommending new full-spectrum lighting for the History Room.
7. Standing Committee Reports:

   Building and Grounds: Lewis VanVliet reported that he is waiting to meet with Terry Sime regarding building up the ground in the area of the down spout on the north end of the library. Director indicated that a section of sidewalk needs to be replaced.

   Personnel: No report.

8. City/County Board Reports:

   City: Richard Cairns asked about the formula for determining the budget for the county’s portion.

   County: No report.

9. Long-Range Planning Committee: No report. Next meeting: May 13, 3:30. Agenda: History Room and formation of foundation.
10. Friends of the Library Report:
    • Book and bake sale: $650.00. Funds will be used for AV materials.
    • Next meeting: Friday, May 14th, 2:00.
11. Change in time/date for Library Board Meetings: Will be discussed at next board meeting which has been scheduled for 4:00 on June 7.

    At this point in the meeting, Ed Tiegs, Children’s Librarian, reported on newsletter items.

12. Approval of Bills: Richard Cairns requested that bills be initialed by library staff indicating that they are ready for approval prior to bringing them to the board meeting. A motion was made to approve the monthly bills by Carol Clausius, seconded by Nancy Keegan. Motion carried.
13. Adjournment: A motion was made to adjourn by Lewis VanVliet, seconded by Kay Niles. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 6:00.

Next meeting: Monday, June 7, 4:00.

Respectfully submitted

Elda Fry, Secretary