MINUTES

STEELEVILLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

February 15, 2010

PHYSICALLY PRESENT:  Carolyn Bert, Mary Lynn Gerlach, Sherry Lindner, Mary Tretter,                      Archie Wydeck

ABSENT: Nancy Koopman, Cheryn Sutton

STAFF PRESENT: Christine Kamprath

VISITORS:  none

President Sherry Lindner called the regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 p.m.

A motion was made to accept the corrected minutes of the January 15, 2010 regular Library Board meeting as written.

Motion:  Mary Lynn Gerlach

Second:  Mary Tretter

Motion carried.

Correspondence:  None

              STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS             

a.                Finance

The library received the Per Capital Grant in the amount of $5094.27.  This was about $1000 less than the 2009 Grant.

b.                Library Policy

No discussion

c.   Building and Grounds

The outside lights do not come on at the proper time.  Archie will check with the architects to see if something needs to be done.

The heating bill seems to be much better.  The bills should continue to be at least $50 less.

Snow removal for the library will be done by Kait Tretter for the rest of the winter.  She will clean the walks for $20 on days there is no school.

There was a question about Terminex coming in monthly and if we really needed them to do this.  The board was reminded that we hold a contract with Terminex.

There will be a Community Bulletin Board located in the North entry.  Anything put on the bulletin board must be approved by Christine and will be there for only two weeks.

Evidently there was a manufacturer’s problem with the fire alarm.  A technician has fixed the problem. This was covered under warranty.  We hold no maintenance contract because of the expense.

d.              Public Relations

The Summer Reading Program kick-off is on March 4^th.

Family Reading Night is on November 18^th

The survey for the library “Snapshot” is attached.

February 26^th the grade school teachers will be in the library to weed and give suggestions.

CCM meeting will be at the library on May 6^th.

e.              Technology

It was reported that the computer maintenance will be going up in the future. 

Access of certain websites has become a problem.  Christine will call Troy to reinstall the filters.

f.                Personnel

Christine changed her work days to Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays.

              FINANCIAL REPORT

              A motion was made to accept the Treasurers Report as written.

              Motion:  Mary Lynn Gerlach

              Second:  Archie Wydeck

              Motion carried.

BILLS

              A motion was made to pay the February bills.

              Motion:  Mary Tretter

              Second:  Mary Lynn Gerlach

              Motion carried.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

              Staff Development

              Library Practitioners conference March 15-17^th.

              Collection Building

Christine is continuing to purchase books.  The High School and the library are collaborating on the management of our magazine collection.

Organization of the Library

Signage has arrived from the Art Classes. 

Charlene Joost will be donating a small table to the library for displays in the Genealogy room. 

The Senior Center will be contacted about setting up a regular day to come to the library.

“New Book” lists are now posted throughout the library.

Collaboration with Partners/Outreach

The library has had face time with all of the grade and high school students.

Articles are appearing in the local newspaper.

Christine is drafting our own survey for the library.

There will be a weeding workshop on February 16^th with the grade school teachers.

Christine is trying to work out what Val’s assignments for the library are going to be.

St. Mark’s students and teachers will be worked with separately.

OLD BUSINESS

              A motion was made to elect Carolyn Bert as the FOIA/OMA officer for 2110.

              Motion:  Mary Tretter

              Second:  Archie Wydeck

              Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Christine will draw up guidelines for groups using the library for meetings.  The board asked that these meetings not interfere with the regular business of the library and should be cleared with Christine before they are scheduled.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made to adjourn the February 15, 2010 regular meeting of the Steeleville Library Board.

Motion:  Mary Tretter

Second:  Mary Lynn Gerlach

Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Tretter

Secretary

February 15, 2010