Minutes - 2015 - Eagle Public Library - 12/07/2015 - Regular
Minutes for December 7, 2015 Eagle Public
Library Board of Trustees meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Called to order by Christine Lodge at 7:03
2. ROLL CALL: LODGE, SOELBERG, ROGERS, MITCHELL, DOVER
All present
3. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA?
Motion was made to approve the Agenda.
Moved by: Mitchell Seconded by: ? Adopted
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. October 19, 2015 Minutes and November 9, 2015 minutes
Motions were made to approve the Minutes for October and
November.
10/19: Moved by: Dover; Seconded by: Soelberg; Adopted
11/09: Moved by: Dover; Seconded by: Rogers; Adopted
5. APPROVAL OF BILLS
Motion was made to approve the bills.
Moved by: Dover Seconded by: Soelberg Adopted
6. REPORTS:
A.
Representative)
No Report or representative. Steve remarked that Friends had
a Book sale 2 months ago; and he thought it was successful and
they were very happy.
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B.
Steve reported circulation for November was up 21%! Up from
previous years. Moreover, staff attended Lead the Change
program offered through the Library Journal at the Boise Library
and staff attended conference in Portland. Conference room
nearing completion and will be a nice room. Lead the Change
discussed later in meeting.
Responding to a question about Sunday openings Steve
asserted Sundays are slower than other days of the week, but are
doing well, a place to be rather than checking things out.
Issue of getting the word out about Sunday opening; publicity
was discussed.
Regarding Steve suggested
naming a component of the library after her, such as Janice
Campbell Memorial Youth Services Library to remember Janice
Campbell who served the Eagle Library and community for many
years. Discussion of naming parks, etc. in Eagle followed.
C. Library Liaison / City Hall Reports (Councilman/ Council
President Ridgeway)
Councilman Ridgeway explained that Council Chambers are
being renovated and changes afoot. Moreover, after Council
member Ridgeway is sworn in as Mayor the issues was raised about
whether he can be our Council liaison; he asserted that Council
decides such matters. He also spoke about some of his ideas for
rejuvenation of Boards and committees and set-up good practice
rules for these.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. 2015 Idaho Library Laws:
Idaho Commission for Librarympilation of Idaho
Library laws made available by the state were distributed.
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8. NEW BUSINESS:
A. By-Laws: Annual review of the By-Laws Policy.
Discussed some issues, e.g., Resident requirement,
etc., but we need to consider critically and update By-Laws to
reflect current practices. Review postponed.
B. Board of Trustees: Annual review of Board of Trustees
Policy.
Discussion of including with By-Laws in some way, e.g.,
purposes. Discussion of good for introduction of
responsibilities and duties for new Board members and to remind
each of us. Consideration to be continued.
C. Bulletin Board Policy: Annual review of Bulletin Board
Policy.
Motion was made to continue the policy for 2016.
Moved by: Mitchell; Second by: Soelberg; Adopted
D. Exhibit Case and Displays Policy: Annual review of
Exhibit Case and Displays Policy.
Motion was made to continue the policy for 2016.
Moved by: Dover; Second by: Soelberg; Adopted
E. Agreement for LYNX! Consortium Services: Previous
agreement expired; staff is recommending approval of the
new agreement.
Motion was made to continue the agreement for 2016 and
beyond.
Moved by: Dover; Second by: Mitchell; Adopted
F. Selection of 2016 Board of Trustees Meeting Dates: Annual
determination of meeting dates for calendar year 2016.
Proposed dates are:
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February 8 \[Chinese New Year\]
March 7
April 11
May 9
June 13 \[Shavuot\]
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 17 \[Sukkot\]
November 14
December 12
Motion was made to accept the above dates for 2016;
Moved by: Soelberg; Second by: Dover; Adopted
G. Foundation: Discussion of possible formation of Eagle
Public Library Foundation.
https://philanthropy.com/article/Indiegogo-Launches-
Free/233839?cid=pt&utm_source=pt&utm_medium=en&elq=fee78b5bd7374
b478bc431ae3eec6199&elqCampaignId=1662&elqaid=6643&elqat=1&elqTr
ackId=02fd83a622874197b62368ae8fa389b2
Discussion of purposes of a foundation different from
Friends of the Library and how a foundation could serve the
Eagle Library. Garden City and Boise have Foundations.
Discussion of how to proceed to find out more about
foundations with a number of ideas, names, suggestions, etc.
Motion was made to have Terri contact person she mentioned
who has filed for similar entities. Possible conflict of
interest discussion lead to making a motion on her behalf to
address this issue.
Moved by: Lodge; Second by: Dover; Adopted
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H. Little Libraries - as in Boise, Meridian, and around
the country.
Discussion, raised by Christine,
of what is known among Board members. Board members thought it
interesting; need of many for public service noted, but a way to
proceed was not found.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by: ? Seconded by: ? Adopted 8:14
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