Minutes - 1987 - Eagle Public Library - 11/09/1987 - Regular EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
November 9 , 1987 Library 7 : 00 P.M.
The Board of Trustees for the Eagle Public Library met in the
Library at 7 : 00 P.M. , November 9, 1987 . Present were Pres .
Ada Costanzo , Leola Yucis , Susan McColl , Chris Gaston, and
Mike Covault . The Librarian, Ann Gallinger, was ill . Tom
Minow, City Council liaison, was in attendance .
Pres . Ada Costanzo called the meeting to order . Minutes of the
October 12th meeting were approved as corrected (MSC/Leola , Susan) .
LIBRARIAN' S REPORT
The statistics were presented and noted . Bills for October were
submitted in the amount of $3 , 789 . 78 and approved (MSC/Susan, Leola) .
It was suggested that a file be made accessible to the Board
containing information on current expenses , in the event that the
Librarian is absent and unable to answer questions concerning
those bills .
PRESIDENT ' S REPORT
Pres . Ada informed the Board that the City Council ' s table and
chairs will be moved when the city building is ready for occupancy .
They will be keeping the furniture and hope to move it by
December 1 .
INSURANCE
The Board received a letter from the City Clerk concerning the
insurance coverage for the Library . The cRrk informed the Board
that the Library ' s insurance covers buildings and contents with
the total sum insured at $150 , 000 . 00 . She also informed the Board
of liability insurance , specifically errors and omissions coverage ,
through city insurance with Black and Warr . Tom Minow suggested
that the insurance be put out for bid upon the renewal date .
Although this letter clarified some questions , the Board would
like more information concerning any exclusions we whould know
about . Susan McColl will contact Black and Warr for specific
coverage information and a hard copy of the policy .
SURVEY
Chris reported that the surveys were mailed November 9th and
are to be returned to the Library by November 18th. The cost of
the survey will be about $600 . 00 and will come from the Public
Relations fund . It was suggested that the results be published
in the Valley News and in the Library .
GARDEN CITY/EAGLE RECIPROCAL BORROWING AGREEMENT
The Board moved a approved a reciprocal borrrowing agreement
with the Garden City Library (MSC/Susan, Chris) . This agreement
will be the same as the reciprocal agreement signed with Boise
Public Library.
TRUSTEE WORKSHOP
The Trustee workshop, on library planning, will be held at the
Eagle Public Library Saturday , December 5 , from 10 : 00 to 12 : 00 .
Before the workshop, coffee will be served .
EVALUATION
The evaluation of the Assistant Librarian, Carma Allen, was tabled
until December because the Librarian was ill and unable to present
that information.
PAMPHLET FILE
Neither Ada or Leola were able to work on the file this month.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The Librarian requested the Board discuss making a blanket motion
for the payment of salary and utility bills . Discussion followed
and the Board felt the need for more information from the City
Attorney as the the legality of making such a motion. Tom will
discuss this with Mike Moore and advise the Board, based on this
discussion, at the next meeting.
LIAISON
Tom advised the Board that the Library would be seen in a very
favorable light under Mayor Guerber ' s new administration . He
updated the Board on the progress of the new city building
and felt the city would be moving to the new building some time
after the first of the year .
MANAGEMENT CLASS
This topic was tabled until December because of Ann ' s absence .
Meeting Adjourned .
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President
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Secretary