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Helen Matthes Library Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes March 19, 2007 The regular meeting of the Helen Matthes Library Board of Directors was held on March 19, 2007. It was called to order at 7:00 by President Newton. Present were members Newton, Weis, Luchtefeld, Bauer, and Hook. Absent were Seiler, Wiethop, Kralman, and Willenborg. Also present were library staff Standerfer and Schultz. The Board heard a report from Tracy Utz, a space planning consultant. Ms. Utz gave suggestions as to how to improve the flow and look of the library. The Board was impressed and learned of plans to begin implementing some of Ms. Utz ideas. The Board discussed the Omnibus Agenda. Bauer moved and Newton seconded to pass the Omnibus as presented. All voted in favor with a roll call vote. The Board reviewed the bills for March. Weis moved and Bauer seconded to pass the March bills. All voted in favor with a roll call vote. Under action items, the Board discussed the FY 2008 budget. Weis moved and Newton seconded that the budget be approved as presented. All voted in favor with a roll call vote. The Board was presented with Library Building Consultant Fred Schlipf’s building program. Luchtefeld moved and Hook seconded that we approve the program as presented. All voted aye. Under discussion items, the Board was reminded to turn in their statement of economic interest, to attend the Board retreat, the status of the LSTA grant applications, and the renewal numbers for the library’s group health insurance. Hook moved and Bauer seconded that the Board move to Executive Session to discuss property and personnel pursuant to the Open Meetings Act sections 2(c)(1) and 2(c)(5). All voted aye. Upon return from executive session, Luchtefeld moved and Weis seconded approval of the staff performance incentives totaling $2,000. All voted in favor with a roll call vote. Bauer moved and Newton seconded to adjourn the meeting and all voted aye. Respectfully submitted, |