11-27-2012 LIB MIN • MEETING OF ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
HELD AT ELK RIVER LIBRARY
TUESDAY,November 27,2012
Board Members Present:Nicole Novotny,Jayne Dietz,Mary Eberley,Kathleen Tracy
Board Members Absent: Willie Jackson,Nick Zerwas, City Council Board Liaison
Others Present: Mick Stoffers-Branch Manager,Brandi Canter-Regional Supervisor
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the meeting of the Elk River Public Library Board was
called to order at 5:00 p.m.by. Jayne Dietz.
It was determined a quorum was present
2. Consider Library Board Agenda
Mary Eberley MOVED AND Kathleen Tracey SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
3. Consider Secretary's Report
• Kathleen Tracey MOVED AND Jayne Dietz SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MEETING
MINUTES FROM THE September 25th,2012 MEETING AS PRESENTED.
MOTION PASSED 4-0.
4. Consider Treasurer's Report.
Mary Eberley MOVED AND Kathleen Tracey SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
TREASURER'S REPORT AND FINANCIALS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
AND OCTOBER AND YEAR TO DATE FINANCIALS AS PRESENTED.
MOTION PASSED 4-0.
5. Librarian's Report—Brandi Canter.
The Board acknowledged the Librarian's report.
Old Business
a. Environmentally eco friendly salt is twice as expensive. Brandi will inquire more about the
changes and effects before purchasing.
b. Retirement parties for Mick Stoffers went well.
• c. Tim Simon will come to our January Meeting to discuss financials.
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New Business
1. Michael presented new LED bollards to replace existing lights that are damaged or in need of
replacement for lighting they run$150 a piece and we are in need of two or three.
Kathleen Tracy MOVED AND Mary Eberley SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF THREE NEW LIGHTS. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
2. Proposed increase in cleaning schedule from 5 to 6 times per week. Increase from$1,575 to
$1,970 per month.
Mary Eberley MOVED AND Kathleen Tracy SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
INCREASE IN CLEANING FROM 5 TO 6 TIMES PER WEEK.
MOTION PASSED 4-0.
3. New Branch Manager William Hollerich will start December 3,2012.
4. AARP would like to use this room to provide free tax service and use the community room.
Kathleen Tracy MOVED AND Mary Eberley SECONDED TO APPROVE THE USE
OF THE ROOM.
MOTION PASSED 4-0
5. Invite Tim Simon from the City to come to the board meeting to discuss financials.
Adjournment.
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There being no further business,the meeting adjourned at 5:54pm.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday,January 22nd at 5:00pm.
Kathleen Tracey MOVED TO ADJOURN THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING AND
MaryEberley SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicole Novotny
Library Board Secretary
Tina Allard, City Clerk
Ded2
Jayne41 ietz, Library Bdrd Chair
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