GREENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

MINUTES

 

DATE:  December 14, 2005

 

 

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, Hughes, Mares.

Also Present:    Gary Warren Niebuhr, Library Director

                        John Binder, President, Greendale Public Library Foundation, Inc.

                        John Bill, Treasurer, Greendale Public Library Foundation, Inc.

                        Don Bauer, Greendale Public Library Foundation, Inc.

                        Lori Korek, Greendale Public Library Foundation, Inc.

 

Trustee Taylor arrived at 8:10 a.m.

 

President Hegge welcomed the Foundation Board members and introductions were held.  President Hegge reviewed the Library Board’s intention to expand its membership and the upcoming Town Hall meeting to be held in January.  Foundation President Binder reviewed the expansion of the Foundation Board and discussed various topics including The Friends of the Library and volunteerism.

 

MINUTES

 

Trustee Mares moved, Trustee Taylor seconded approval of the November 9, 2005, minutes.

 

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

Noes:  None.

 

VOUCHERS

 

Trustee Mares moved, Trustee Cooley seconded approval of the vouchers for November, 2005, in the amount of $5,957.79.

 

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

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 changes in the Foundation’s endowment from perpetuity to a 25-year period, the upcoming budget discussion for support of the Library’s events, upcoming events and long-term fund raising goals. 

 

The Library Director was directed to purchase an Azuradisc polisher out of equipment replacement money.

 

Trustee Hughes left at 9:05.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

The Town Hall meeting will be either Saturday January 28th or Monday January 30th.  President Hegge is arranging for a facilitator. 

 

The Director reviewed the various methods that reciprocal borrowing funds will be distributed in 2005, 2006 and beyond. 

 

 

2005

2006

2007

Milwaukee Public Library

$9,437

$10,997

TBA

MCFLS

 

$8,156

$4,272

West Milwaukee

 

$750

TBA

 

$9,437

$19,893

TBA

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

None.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Noted.

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

President Hegge announced that candidates for the Library Board had been reviewed by the committee and forwarded to Village President Scott Leonard.

 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

In addition to the report, The Director reviewed reductions in service hours at MCFLS member libraries due to budget cuts. 

 

CALENDAR

 

No discussion.

 

DISCUSSION

 

None.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a. m. 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Gary Warren Niebuhr

Library Director

 

Jan. 11:  Review of Library Board Policies;  Open;  Feb. 8:  Library Annual report;  March 8:  State Annual Report;  April 12:  Review of Long Range Plans;  May 10:  Open;  June 14:  General Budget 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;