Minutes - 2017 - Eagle Public Library - 04/19/2017 - RegularTHE CITY OF EAGLE
EAGLE LIBRARY BOARD
Eagle City Hall
660 E. Civic Lane
April 19, 2017
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:11
2. ROLL CALL: SOELBERG, MITCHELL, HYER (MORTENSON AND ROGERS
WERE ABSENT)
3. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
Motion to approve Consent Agenda: Hyer
Second: Mitchell
Approved: Yes
4.EXECUTIVE SESSION
Terri Soelberg, Board President, moves that the Board pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345
convene in Executive session to consider personnel matters [Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)].
Second: Hyer
Approved
Convene at: 6:13 pm
Adjourn at 6:50 pm
5.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Minutes for April 19, 2017
B. Approval of Bills
C.Homebound Delivery Policy. Annual policy review of the Homebound Delivery
Policy. Originally adopted on January 14, 2014 and last reviewed and reaffirmed on
May 9, 2016. There are no recommended changes.
D. Guest Use of Library Telephone Policy. Annual policy review of the Guest Use of
the Library Telephone Policy. Originally adopted on November 19, 2013 and last
reviewed and reaffirmed on May 9, 2016. There are no recommended changes.
6. REPORTS
A. Friends of the Library Report (Friends’ Board Representative)
No representative attended. The Book Sale was a success.
B. Director’s Report
Circulation increased by 13%. Year to date the increase is 12%. A Guys Read is
being planned and there is a request for a female version such as Gals Read.
Steve researched buying Launch Pads and found them to not be durable and
recommended allocating $15,000 to the furniture budget.
Motion to reallocate $15,000 to furniture: Hyer
Second: Mitchell
Approved
C. Library Liaison/City Hall Reports (Council woman Preston)
Naomi Preston was not present and there was no report.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A.Strategic Plan 2017-2020
Surveys and focus groups provided input for changes in the plan including a shortened
mission statement. A few more items will be quantified to clarify the goals.
Motion to approve Strategic Plan: Hyer
Second: Mitchell
Approved
B. Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget
The budget was reviewed noting that expenses for future carpet replacement are added
which will take approximately four years to save. The budget also allows for additional
staff training.
Motion to approve Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget: Hyer
Second: Mitchell
Approved
8. NEW BUSINESS
Expansion of Materials Handling System. To maximize the efficiency of the materials
handling system, library staff is requesting authorization to purchase one additional
single-sided SortMate Sorter Module and two Ergo Trolley. Total price including
shipping is $15,100.
Motion to approve: Hyer
Second: Mitchell
Approved
9. ADJOURNMENT 7:07 PM
Moved to adjourn: Hyer
Second: Mitchell
Approved: Yes