BREWER PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Board Minutes - October 6, 2003

Present: Carey Bradley, Carol Clausius, Nancy Keegan, Larry Loomis Kay Niles, Janet Parr, Norm Sandmire, Lewis Van Vliet

Library Director: Michele Nolen-Karras

Children's Librarian: Ed Tiegs

Excused Absence: Elda Fry

1. The 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 Minutes of Sept. 8, 2003, Meeting: A motion was made by Norm Sandmire, seconded by Lewis Van Vliet to approve the minutes of the Sept. 8, 2003 meeting. Motion carried. Abstention: Carey Bradley.
4. Approval of Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda as published was made by Norm Sandmire, seconded by Kay Niles. Motion carried.
5. Review and approve 2004 budget. Lewis Van Vliet moved that the proposed 2004 budget be approved. Second by Kay Niles. Motion carried.
6. Director's Report:
   • Karen Fowell is working on waivers for groups using city buildings.
   • The Librarian's trip to Washington DC is canceled, so a full refund was given to the City Clerk. Michele is still taking of Nov. 3-7, so the next Library Board meeting will be Nov. 10.
   • The Board asked Michele to seek reimbursement from the city for mileage to and from SWLS for meetings.
   • Terry Sime, the new Buildings and grounds supervisor in RC needs 2 master keys for the Library. One for old locks & one for new ones). The Library Board gave it's OK.
   • The high bid for the Vintage book sale was $3675.00, which will be paid to the Friends of the Library.
7. Standing Committee Reports:
   • Building and Grounds: Lewis Van Vliet reported that Richwood Construction will start the gutter/soffit work at the end of Oct. He recommends replacing the 2 carriage lights next tot he front sidewalk with lights similar to those at Ridgeview Commons. A motion was made by Nancy Keegan to authorize up to $500.00 to upgrade the lighting. Seconded by Carol Clausius. Motion carried.
   • Personnel: No report.
8. No reports from City or County Board Representatives.
9. Long Range Planning Committee: Lisa Rewald presented a 5 year plan for the Board to review and approve at the next meeting. (The LRPC will meet 2x/year thereafter.)
10. Friends of the Library: Michele reported that the new president of the Friends is Asenath LaRue. The Friends are sponsoring a lecture about Zora Neale Hurston tonight at 7:30 PM. All are welcome.
11. Approval of monthly Bills: Following discussion,a motion was mode by Lewis Van Vliet to approve the bills for Sept. Seconded by Kay Niles. Motion carried, with voice dissent on tree-pruned by Janet Parr.
12. Adjournment: A motion was made by Kay NIles, seconded by Nancy Keegan for adjournment. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted

Michele Nolen-Karras

Acting Secretary