GREENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

MINUTES

 

DATE:  May 10, 2006

 

 

President Hegge called the meeting of the Greendale Public Library Board of Trustees to order at 8:00 a.m.

 

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

 

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

Also Present:    Gary Warren Niebuhr, Library Director

 

MINUTES

 

Trustee Hoffman moved, Trustee Hughes seconded approval of the April 12, 2006, minutes.

 

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

Noes:  None.

 

VOUCHERS

 

Trustee Mares moved, Trustee Cooley seconded approval of the vouchers for April, 2006, in the amount of $6,552.61.

 

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

Noes:  None.

 

The revenues were noted.

 

The Clerk Treasurer’s report was noted.

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

None.

 

GREENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION, INC., MONTHLY REPORT

 

Trustee Cooley reported on the search for new Foundation Board members.  The Foundation is also in need of a volunteer to audit their financial records.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

President Hegge is in contact with a potential leader for the Town Hall meeting.  He will select either June 14th or June 15th as the date of the meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

The Director presented the first draft of the 2007 budget.  Also presented was a proposal for a reduction in the number of hours allotted to part time staff and the resulting reduction in service provided to the public.  A discussion was held on a possible reduction in the library’s hours of operation.  A decision was made to submit the 2007 budget to the village at a 3% increase level.  A decision was made to commit to hiring a full-time Adult Services Librarian in August.  Trustee Hughes proposed a joint meeting between the Board and the Village Board, as a part of the Village Board’s agenda, to discuss the future of the library.  Trustee Mares recommended that this joint meeting be held no later than the second Tuesday in July. 

 

Trustee Hughes moved, Trustee Cooley seconded, a motion to purchased a replacement server for the Library.

 

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

Noes:  None.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

The Board reviewed the suggested change in library procedure regarding use by parents of their children’s library card.  The Board agreed that parents may use their children’s cards but must show proof of identification.

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

None.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

None.

 

CALENDAR

 

None.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Director expressed a willingness to serve an administrative role if required in the development and operation of a historical society museum in the old police station.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:25 a. m. 

Respectfully submitted,

Gary Warren Niebuhr

Library Director

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