K.O. Lee Public Library

K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020. The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board met on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM at the Public Library. Present were Board Members Paul McDonald, Lynn Klundt, Troy McQuillen, Peter Ramey, Cindy Senger (through Zoom technology), City Council representative Rob Ronayne (through Zoom technology), Library Director Shirley Arment and Assistant Library Director Cara Perrion. President Paul McDonald called the meeting to order. OPEN FORUM Community member Robert Fay spoke in the open forum portion of the meeting, expressing a desire to see the library return to its regular hours with no restrictions, as soon as possible. MINUTES Troy McQuillen moved that the minutes of the August 4, 2020 meeting be approved. Lynn Klundt seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote all voted Aye. Motion carried. LIBRARIAN’S REPORT The librarian’s report, as presented, was discussed. FINANCIAL MATTERS The current list of bills and financial statements were discussed. Peter Ramey moved to approve that the August 2020 bills be paid and that the financial reports be received and placed on file. Troy McQuillen seconded. Upon roll call vote all voted Aye. Motion carried. Shirley Arment reported that she has been working with the Aberdeen Foundation to identify ways to use the remaining funds from a grant that was received by the Foundation from the Knight Foundation in 2017. The grant was originally given to fund the “A Place” concept at the library. The Aberdeen Foundation made the decision to give $19,100 of the remaining funds to the Library to purchase items that would fit the goals of the original “A Place” grant. Shirley Arment updated the Board on a $2,000 grant that was awarded to the library through the South Dakota State Library, with funds from the Federal CARES act. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Board discussed the current COVID precautions being taken by the library. The Board recommended that the Library continue with its current procedures and gave permission for the Library Director to make changes in the plan, if needed, to protect the health and safety of the Library staff and patrons. Any change in plans will be reported to and reviewed by the Board at the next scheduled meeting. Paul McDonald and Troy McQuillen updated the Library Board on the Library Foundation’s contract with sculpture Lee Luening to create a relief of Karl O. Lee. The relief of Mr. Lee will be placed in the library in honor of Mr. Lee and his generosity to the Library and the City of Aberdeen. NEW BUSINESS: Shirley Arment reported that the local 3M had selected the Library Foundation to participate in a special program which allowed the library to receive free products through 3M Supplies for Community Partners. This 3M program, administered in partnership with nonprofit partner, NAEIR, supports public 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations focusing on youth success, basic needs and diverse arts in 3M communities. Library staff selected and received 96 cases of varying 3M products for use by library staff and patrons. The next Library Board meeting will be Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM at the Public Library. ____________________________ Its__________________________