03-25-1997 LIB MINELK RIVER LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
March 25, 1997
Board Members:
Murray McNair, Chair present
Mary Keifenheim, Vice Chair present
Eleanor Holm, Secretary present
Elly Kretsch present
Linda Ritchie present
Also present: Mick Stoffers, Librarian - Verne Oleksowicz,GRRL
Meeting was called to order at 7:03 by Chair McNair.
Minutes were approved as presented.
February bills and an updated budget were presented and
discussed by the Board. Acceptance was moved by Mary with
a second by Elly. All in favor.
Librarian's Report:
Old Business:
Mick distributed copies of the by-laws to all members. The
Board expressed their thanks to Linda for her fine work in
preparing them.
A reminder that the annual report to the City Council is
scheduled for April 7 at 6:00 P.M.
New Business:
Tom Mattson has looked at our book drop problem and has put
together suggestions on building a new one at an approximate
cost of $65.00. Following discussion a motion to accept
this plan was made by Eleanor with a second by Linda.
All in favor.
A reminder about the volunteer recognition dinner on April 15.
Mick had the year end budget numbers available for board
members to review.
The Board discussed the furniture that will be needed for the
Internet computers. Various styles were observed in a brochure
and a decision made on the appropriate furniture to fit
our needs. It will cost approximately $1500.00; the Friends
of the Library will be contacted about financing the purchase.
Verne reports that a 56K Line has been installed in St.Cloud
which will increase the speed of their tele-communications.
Respectfully su mitted,
Eleanor Holm