K.O. Lee Public Library

K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 3, 2020. The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board met on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 5:00 PM at the Public Library. Present were Board Members Paul McDonald, Troy McQuillen, Peter Ramey, Lynn Klundt, Cindy Senger (through Zoom technology), Library Director Shirley Arment, Assistant Library Director Cara Perrion and City Manager Joe Gaa. President Paul McDonald called the meeting to order. OPEN FORUM Community member Robert Fay spoke in the open forum portion of the meeting. MINUTES Troy McQuillen moved that the minutes of the October 6, 2020 meeting be approved. Cindy Senger seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote all voted Aye. Motion carried. LIBRARIAN’S REPORT The librarian’s report, as presented, was discussed. Shirley Arment updated the Board on the usage of library owned Hotspots and the possibility of purchasing more Hotspots for library patron use. FINANCIAL MATTERS The current list of bills and financial statements were discussed. Peter Ramey moved to approve that the October 2020 bills be paid and that the financial reports be received and placed on file. Lynn Klundt seconded. Upon roll call vote all voted Aye. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Shirley Arment reported that the City Council approved the Contract for library services with Brown County. The City Council, City Manager and Library Board have all agreed that the contract for services with the County should be re-evaluated early next year. The Board discussed the current COVID precautions being taken by the library. Shirley Arment reported that the library started being open to the public on Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 12:00pm and will continue to do so for the time being. Shirley Arment invited Board members to a viewing of a mural that is being created by artist Mary Groth (sponsored by the Aberdeen Questers group). The mural will be brought to the library for viewing sometime in November. NEW BUSINESS Troy McQuillen reported on the proceedings of the October 20 Library Foundation Board meeting. The Board was informed that the City Council has voted to give non-union City employees the November 27, 2020 as an administrative holiday, so the library will be closed on that date. The next Library Board meeting will be Tuesday, December 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM at the Public Library. ____________________________ Its__________________________