GREENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

MINUTES

 

DATE:  February 14, 2007

 

 

President Hegge called the meeting of the Greendale Public Library Board of Trustees to order at 8:05 a.m.

 

Present:  Cooley, Hegge, Hoffman, Hughes, Jaet, Mares, Taylor.

Also Present:    Gary Warren Niebuhr, Library Director

 

Library Director Niebuhr stated that the Agenda for this meeting had been published in compliance with the Open Meetings Law.

 

At 8:10 a.m., The Library Board convened into closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(C) of the Wisconsin Statutes to discuss the Library Director’s evaluation and to establish salaries for 2007.  The Library Board reserves the right to return to open session to act on matters discussed.

 

Return to Open Session at 8:50:  The Library Board reserved the right to return to open session to act on matters discussed in closed session:

Trustee Cooley moved, Trustee Hughes seconded, a motion to adopt the 2007 salaries as presented. 

 

Ayes:  Cooley, Hegge, Hoffman, Hughes, Jaet, Mares, Taylor.

Noes:  None.

 

MINUTES

 

Trustee Mares moved, Trustee Cooley seconded approval of the January 10, 2007, minutes.

 

Ayes:  Cooley, Hegge, Hoffman, Hughes, Jaet, Mares, Taylor.

Noes:  None.

 

VOUCHERS

 

Trustee Taylor moved, Trustee Cooley seconded approval of the vouchers for January, 2007, in the amount of $13,398.26.

 

Ayes:  Cooley, Hegge, Hoffman, Hughes, Jaet, Mares, Taylor.

Noes:  None.

 

Trustee Cooley moved, Trustee Hughes seconded approval of the vouchers for December, 2006 (pay with 2007 funds), in the amount of $1,948.15.

 

Ayes:  Cooley, Hegge, Hoffman, Hughes, Jaet, Mares, Taylor.

Noes:  None.

 

The Director informed the Board of the end of the year balances (and additions for 2007) to the following accounts:

Library Gift Account:  $35,345.75 (2007 Foundation check for $14,380.51 received 2/13/07)

Library Equipment Replacement Account:  $17,644.71 (2006 budget balance transfer approx. $20,000)

Library Reciprocal Borrowing Account:  $125,293.81 (2007 checks for $15,443.00 received 2/1/07)

 

The Board requested an up-to-date report on the carpeting project for next month. 

 

The revenues were noted.

 

The Clerk Treasurer’s report was noted..

 

Trustee Hughes left at 8:55.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Betty Grypp, Youth Services Librarian, and Sandra Grams, Adult Services Librarian, arrived at 9:00 a.m.

 

The Director presented the 2007-2011 Long Range Plan.  The staff answered questions from the Board. 

 

Trustee Jaet moved, Trustee Mares seconded, receipt of the 2007-2011 Long Range Plan.

 

Ayes:  Cooley, Hegge, Hoffman, Jaet, Mares, Taylor.

Noes:  None.

 

Betty Grypp, Youth Services Librarian, and Sandra Grams, Adult Services Librarian, left at 9:20 a.m.

Trustee Hoffman left at 9:20 a.m.

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

None.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Trustee Mares moved, Trustee Jaet seconded, a motion to approve the Corporate Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy as presented. 

 

Ayes:  Cooley, Hegge, Jaet, Mares, Taylor.

Noes:  None.

 

A discussion was held on the Library Visits.  A decision was made to visit the Middleton Public Library on either Saturday, May 12th or 19th.  The Board will review the forms used on the last visit to help solidify the purpose of the visit and the information sought. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

None.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

None.

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

The President asked if the Greendale Public Library Foundation, Inc., report from Trustee Cooley could be provided in writing. 

 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

Noted.

 

GREENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION, INC., MONTHLY REPORT

 

None.

 

CALENDAR

 

None.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Trustee Taylor will provide a home email where he can be contacted. 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a. m. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Gary Warren Niebuhr

Library Director

 

March 14:  State Annual Report;  April 11:  Review of Long Range Plans;  May 9:  Open;  June 14:  General Budget Review & Director Mid-Year Review;  July 11:  Organizational Meeting with Elections and Second Budget Review;  Aug. 8:  Organizational Meeting with Elections and Second Budget Review;  Sept. 12:  Budget to Village Manager;  Oct. 10:  Budget to Village Board;  Nov. 14:  Library Director Review;  Dec. 12:  Joint Meeting with Foundation Board officers;  Jan. 9:  Review of Library Board Policies;  Feb. 13:  Library Annual report;