MINUTES

DATE: April 4, 2007

President Hegge called the meeting of the Greendale Public Library Board of Trustees to order at 8:07 a.m.

Present: Cooley, Hegge, Hoffman, Mares.

Also Present: Gary Warren Niebuhr, Library Director

MINUTES

Trustee Cooley moved, Trustee Hoffman seconded approval of the March 14, 2007, minutes.

Ayes: Cooley, Hegge, Hoffman, Mares.

Noes: None.

VOUCHERS

Trustee Mares moved, Trustee Cooley seconded approval of the vouchers for March, 2007, in the amount of $10,733.59.

Ayes: Cooley, Hegge, Hoffman, Mares.

Noes: None.

The revenues were noted.

The Clerk Treasurer’s report was noted.

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The Director reviewed the updated Carpeting Project overview. Delays in the projected were discussed. The Director informed the Board of a potential donation. The Board gave approval to proceed with the negotiations for that donation and the naming rights involved.

The Board’s trip to the Middleton Public Library was cancelled.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion of the 2006 Annual Report was postponed until the May meeting.

The Photo policy was reviewed and final approval will be sought in May.

The Director reviewed the Process Improvement regarding the Custodial position.

Trustee Cooley reported on the progress made in ordering outside seating for the Library.

Trustees expressed concern over receiving Word attachments as .dat documents. The Director will investigate.

CORRESPONDENCE

None.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

None.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Noted.

GREENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION, INC., MONTHLY REPORT

None.

CALENDAR

None

DISCUSSION

None.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:35 a. m.

Respectfully submitted,

Gary Warren Niebuhr

Library Director

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; March 13: State Annual Report;