Minutes - 2005 - Eagle Public Library - 06/13/2005 - Regular MINUTES OF EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY—BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
June 13, 2005
The Eagle Public Library Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by
President Terry Loftus. Present were Board President Terry Loftus, Board Members Jane Marrs
and Margo Walter,and Library Director Ron Baker.
Board Member Jane Marrs made a motion that the Agenda be approved, and Board
Member Margo Walter seconded the motion. The Agenda was unanimously approved.
Board President Terry Loftus made a motion that the Minutes be approved, and Board
Member Jane Marrs seconded the motion. The Minutes were unanimously approved.
Board Member Jane Marrs moved to pay the bills, Board Member Margo Walter
seconded the motion, and the motion was approved.
Friends of the Library Report: Ron presented mid-year requests at the first meeting of the
Friends of the Library since January. They approved$40 for the Garden City Library opening, 10
more light-weight tables which are on order, Grzimek's student reference set of their Animal
Encyclopedia(the 5-volume set of mammals is on order), and a pot for the Norfolk pine(the
arborist will help repot). Eventually the Norfolk pine will probably reside at the new City Hall.
Director's Report
Seven-month Expenditure Report. The EPL Budget expenditures as of 9 May 2005 were
distributed to the Library Board. The tax rate brought in more than expected,and the contingency
fund is now fully funded.
Staff recruiting. The Library has received 18-20 applications for two half-time position
and will interview the whole pool at once. Will likely interview for one page also.
Library Liaison/City Hall Report. The New City Hall sign is up and ground breaking will
tentatively take place on Thursday after the 4th of July. Tom Wilson will be the City Liaison with
building contractors. Egress is a concern. Library Director Ron Baker suggested curbing by the
library be removed to allow for truck parking.
Committee Reports. None.
Unfinished Business.
Review of new and draft sections of Strategic Plan.
Schedule for presentation of Plan to City Council. City Council meets June 28;the
Library Director will make a 15-minute presentation. Library Director Ron Baker is waiting for
two numbers from Wright Brothers.
Budget Process and schedule. Board President Terry Loftus will sign the memo. Will
not know till after June 28 when the City will have this budget presentation scheduled,probably
the week of July 11. The Library Board will have a budget meeting at 7 p.m. on July 7th.
Response to staff regarding Sunday hours. A response was approved and will be sent to
the Library staff.
Additional Items or Public Comment. None.
Selection of Next Meeting Date. July 11, 2005,at 7 p.m.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.