Minutes - 2016 - Eagle Public Library - 10/19/2016 - RegularMINUTES
Eagle Library Board
Eagle City Hall, Eagle, ID 83616
October 19, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:10 pm
2. ROLL CALL: SOELBERG, MITCHELL, HYER, MORTENSON
Absent: Rogers and councilwoman, Naomi Preston.
3. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
Moved to approve agenda: Hyer
Second: Mortenson
Approved: Yes
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Collection Development Policy. Annual policy review of Hours of
Operation Policy. This policy was adopted on December 9, 2013. There are no
proposed changes.
B. Minutes for September 12, 2016.
C. Approval of bills
D. Surplus of Equipment list
Motion to approve Hours of Operation Policy: Mitchell
Second: Hyer
Approved: Yes
5. REPORTS
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All of the statistics at the Eagle Public Library continue to rise. A $3,000 grant
was given by Together Treasure Valley for the Adapted Toy Collection, which
offers toys for children with special needs.
C. Library Liaison/City Hall Reports
Although Naomi Preston was not present, she sent summary important
announcements.
1. A huge congratulations on receiving the Together Treasure Valley
grant for the Adapted Toy Collection project! Hats off to Steve and
those who helped with the submission.
2. The Council approved the Williamson Ranch subdivision behind
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3. Naomi took the concern expressed by Jill Mitchell regarding the
unsightly empty lot on the corner of Eagle Road, North of State Street
to Code Enforcement Officer, Shaun Thomas. Officer Thomas will look
into the status of the lot.
4. Negotiations continue between the City and the owners of the old gas
station on the corner of Eagle and State to encourage the sale and
development of the property.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Board of Trustees Election: Election of Board Officers for FY
2016/17
Motion to approve new board members: Mitchell
Second: Mortenson
Approved: Yes
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B. Action on staff requests to modify circulation desk
Wright Brothers and Correctional Services Industries offered bids.
Moved to go forward with modification: Hyer
Second: Mitchell
Approved: Yes
C. Mobile Hotspots Policy
Steve researched whether the information is cached and found that it is
D. Use of Library Policy
This policy will be addressed next month.
F. Fines and Fees Schedule
Steve researched what other libraries are doing in the area regarding the
fees for seniors. It was decided that the policy would be approved with a 25%
savings for seniors living outside of the boundaries of the Eagle Public Library
which made the fee $42 per year.
Moved to approve the policy with changes: Mitchell
Second: Hyer
Approved: A public hearing will take place to decide on the final approval.
G. Evaluation of the Board of Trustees meeting times
The board discussed the possibilities of day and times to meet and it was
decided that the 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 pm was the best option.
Moved: Hyer
Second: Mortenson
Approved: Yes
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Guest Care Policy
Moved: Soelberg
Second: Hyer
Approved: Yes
B. Strategic Plan 2017-2019
The board decided to review the questionnaire portion and give feedback
in the following two weeks.
9. ADJOURNMENT: 7:19 pm