K.O. Lee Public Library

K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021. The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board met on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM at the Public Library. Present were Board Members Paul McDonald, Troy McQuillen, Peter Ramey and Lynn Klundt attended in person and Cindy Senger attended through Zoom technology. Also present at the meeting were 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 January 5, 2021 meeting be approved. Peter Ramey seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote all voted Aye. Motion carried. LIBRARIAN’S REPORT The librarian’s report, as presented, was discussed. Cara Perrion gave a demonstration of the new Reader’s advisory program “Book Fix” which is now available for patron use. FINANCIAL MATTERS The current list of bills and financial statements were discussed. Lynn Klundt moved to approve that the January 2021 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Shirley Arment reported that the library COVID protocols have worked to prevent the spread of the virus and that the library will continue with its current plan. Paul McDonald reported that the plaque of Karl O. Lee being created for display at the library is progressing and the Board will be updated as the project continues. Shirley Arment reported that Mary Groth was unable to bring her mural from Sioux Falls in January to be previewed. Arrangements will be made for a preview of the mural in the near future. NEW BUSINESS Peter Ramey moved to renew the Select Reads database for another year at the price of $3,400, with the amount to be paid from the Library Credit Union fund. Cindy Senger seconded. Upon roll call vote all voted Aye. Motion carried. The next Library Board meeting will be Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM at the Public Library. ____________________________ Its__________________________ K