Minutes - 2017 - Eagle Public Library - 01/25/2017 - RegularTHE CITY OF EAGLE
EAGLE LIBRARY BOARD
Eagle City Hall
660 E. Civic Lane
January 25, 2017
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:03 PM
2. ROLL CALL: SOELBERG, ROGERS, MITCHELL, HYER
3. ADDITIONS, DELECTIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes for December 21, 2016
B. Approval of Bills
C. Surplus of Equipment list
D. Code of Conduct Policy. Annual policy review of Code of Conduct Policy. This Policy
was adopted on May 13, 2013.
E. Computer Use Policy. Annual policy review of Computer Use Policy. This policy was
adopted on January 12, 2015.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda: Hyer
Second: Rogers
Approved: Yes
5. REPORTS
A. Friends of the Library Report (Friends’ Board Representative)
No representative attended. Steve reported that due to weeding efforts the Friends will be
having a book sale in March.
B. Director’s Report
Circulation increased. The weather has affected the numbers for those who come to library
and program attendance. The new materials handling system will be up and running on
January 26, 2017.
C. Library Liaison/City Hall Reports (Council woman Preston)
Naomi Preston was not present and informed Steve that she will not be able to attend the
board meetings on a Wednesday evening. The board discussed the option to change day and
time but chose to keep the schedule as is.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Strategic Plan Survey results
Steve reported that overall the community is happy with what the Eagle Public Library currently
offers. A patron did suggest that there be an area for toddlers for play and
Steve is looking into portable equipment and new toys to make this happen
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Budget Amendment
Steve shared two options to spend funds. The second option included adding $40,000 to the
reserve fund. Additionally, the budget included adding a shelver to help with the backlog of
books on carts, purchasing nonfiction series for children including STEM topics, and buying
Launchpads. The funds would also be used for purchasing furniture to help serve the public
better such as a new desk for stand up and sit down use, mobile furniture, and end panels.
Terri and Thomas will meet to consider the staffing budget.
Motion to approve the 2nd option budget: Mitchell
Second: Rogers Approved:
Yes
B. Foundation
Steve reported that there have been some donations given to the library that total
approximately $1000. Terri researched forming a foundation and indicated that it is necessary
to have a specific mission for the foundation in order to proceed.
8. ADJOURNMENT 7:24 PM
Moved to adjourn: Soelberg
Second: Hyer
Approved: Yes