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Present: Kay Kroetch, Phyllis Hajek, Bobbi Sloat, Slade Ross, Librarian Annie Brunskill, Rita O’Connell, and Shirley Kangas.
The meeting was convened in the Community Room of the Haakon Co. Courthouse at 5:00 P.M.
President Kay called the meeting to order. With no corrections or additions to the last meeting minutes, March 11, 2009, the minutes were declared approved.
Financial Report: Annie gave a copy of the financial report to each member. Bills outstanding, Golden West - $104.59 and Upstart - $104.23. Savings Acct balance - $504.96 ($1.86 interest), Durnill CD balance - $58,121.47 (as of January 17, 2009) interest earned this quarter - $486.66. Annie stated she had received a "canned" phone call that there was still some stimulus monies available. She gave her name and number to see if anything comes of this call.
Librarian's Report: There are now 6200 titles bar coded and 127 library cards have been given to patrons. Of the 127 cards, they represent about 150 patrons. With the computer program, more than one family member can be listed under the same card. Annie stated she had put together some learning kits (called Discovery Centers) using some of the toys and supplies we received from the "What's the Big Idea" training she attended in Pierre in March. She had been to the Chamber of Commerce to tell them about the library and how the library can help people find jobs. She had handouts for those attending the Chamber meeting with more information about the library. Each board member was given one of these handouts too. Annie will be giving computer classes in the near future on Fridays, 10-11:30 A.M. She can give each person assistance if they need just very basic training or more advanced.
Commissioner's Report: Rita stated, "Thanks for patience putting up with the construction". The work has been completed in the library and the community room, but are still working on the women's bathroom. Annie stated that the janitor would start cleaning the library tomorrow, then shelving and books can be put back in the library. Library has been closed five days due to the construction plus shorter hours on three additional days.
Unfinished Business: Annie had received a letter from Julie Erickson at the State Library regarding a policy for out of county patrons. She read the letter and some discussion followed. Bobbi moved that library services will be provided at no charge, to out of county residents who shop in the town of Philip. Slade seconded, motion carried. Kay had spoken to Vivian Hansen regarding her bookcase now in the library. Vivian stated she will have someone come to the library to get the bookcase tomorrow. Annie stated there is other shelving in storage she can use for the movies from that bookcase.
New Business: Annie stated that there is a larger desk in storage in the court house that can be used in the library to replace her small desk and little cabinet. When they clean the library, the switch can be made. She suggested that the board surplus the desk and cabinet. Shirley moved to surplus the desk and cabinet, Bobbi seconded, motion carried.
Kay stated that the bookmarks are selling well, need some help to make some more. They are selling for $3 or 2 for $5. Phyllis and Shirley volunteered to help make more bookmarks. Kay stated the book sale is going well also, receipts on Tuesday, $116 with $26 for bookmarks and $30 for lunch. Wednesday, receipts were $360. Thursday will be the last day of the book sale, and Kay will ask Milo if we can leave the books in the building until Friday morning. Some discussion of donated music CD's, decided could be put on a shelf and people could give a donation if they wanted one, just like we do the books.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. Kay declared the meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
Shirley Kangas
Secretary
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