Minutes - 2003 - Eagle Public Library - 05/12/2003 - Regular DRAFT OF MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2003
EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY— BOARD OF TRUSTEES
• The Eagle Public Library Board of Trustees meeting was called to order
at 7:03 PM by President, Victor Ramirez. All current Board members,
the Director and the City Council Liaison were present.
• Victor welcomed Jane Marrs as a new member of the Eagle Library
Board. She will complete the term resigned by Ann Germano.
• Terry made a motion that the Agenda be approved and Nancy seconded
the motion. Terry made a motion that the Minutes be approved as
submitted and Jane seconded the motion. Both motions passed
unanimously.
• Ann reported that the Friends of the Library Book Sale had a profit after
expenses of$2,951.38. Their profit in recent years has averaged $4,000;
however, this year the weather was bad and no book dealers attended.
The library needs another CD cart, and the Director may request that the
Friends purchase that item.
• Terry moved that the $22,629.53 total of bills for May 2003 be paid;
Nancy seconded the motion.
• Ann reported that 13,000 children's books have been chipped. Traffic in
the library was down last month but check out of items is up. The
cleaning service for the library is very satisfactory, but there are some
problems with the carpet cleaners. Ann attended the Solution Pro
(previously Micron Internet provider) meeting for the directors in the
area; all the public libraries will be using that provider except Meridian
who is going with 9gest. Ann will be on vacation from May 21-27. Her
retirement party is scheduled from 4-8 PM on June 12th
• Stan gave a report on the upcoming City Hall vote. The Statesman's
figures were in error; the actual figure is $4,159,000 including soft costs.
Other costs are prepaid. There will be an Open Town Meeting this
Thursday at 7 PM at the Senior Center to provide a time for public
questions and input.
• There were no Committee reports, unfinished business, new business or
public comment.
• The next EPL Board meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday , June
9th
• The Budget workshop is scheduled for Saturday, June 14th and will be
presented to the City Council on July 8th
• Ron Baker, the new EPL Director, will begin work on May 29th. Stan
suggested that he be formally introduced to the City Council on June 10th
and invited him to make some "State of the Library" remarks at that time.
• Terry made a motion that the meeting be adjourned and Nancy seconded
the motion.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Marshall, Secretary