K.O. Lee Public Library

K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes March 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 in person were Board Members Paul McDonald, Troy McQuillen, and Peter Ramey. Board Members Lynn Klundt, Cindy Senger and City Council Representative Rob Ronayne 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 February 2, 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. Updates on current library programming and library goal objective attainment were presented. FINANCIAL MATTERS The current list of bills and financial statements were discussed. Troy McQuillen moved to approve that the February 2021 bills be paid and that the financial reports be received and placed on file. Peter Ramey 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 for now. She also reported that plans for in-person outdoor summer programs are being considered and the library staff hopes to return to pre-COVID hours in the near future. Troy Mcquillen reported that the wax has been poured by the artist in the process of creating a plaque of Karl O. Lee for display at the library. Shirley Arment reported that with warmer weather, water began dripping from the library ceiling in numerous places. Quest Construction Company was immediately notified and sent a representative over to access the problem. Quest will follow up with more information in the next couple of weeks. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss The next Library Board meeting will be Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:00 PM at the Public Library. ____________________________ Its__________________________