Library Board

March 19, 2018 Board President Larry Jirsak called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. in the library boardroom. Roll Call The following members were present: Larry Jirsak, Earl Underwood, Mandy Ostdiek and Shari Kment. Also present was Library Director Walker and Senior Office Associate Tracy Parr. Tracy will be recording the meeting minutes. Notice of Meeting and Agenda The meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the municipal building, online at www.fremontne.gov/library and distributed. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection and is located near the entrance to the Board Room. Reading of Minutes Board Member Kment moved to approve the January 15th minutes (There were no February minutes to approve due to lack of quorum). Board Member Underwood seconded it. Carried. Unfinished Business Internet/Computer Policy. Director Walker asked that the Board approve editing of item #1, “There may be computers available for school use, please ask circulation desk” and #7, “Library customers that are minors must have a signed parent permission form prior to accessing the computers or be seated with a parent or guardian” from the Internet/Computer Policy. Removing these two sections from the Computer/Internet policy will remove the age restriction for using the wired computers at the library. This is no different from the fact that patrons, including minors, can come in with their own devices and access the internet through our WIFI. Director Walker explained the filtering from the City and the Library and the need for access for students. Board Member Underwood moved that we edit items #1 and #7 in the Internet/Computer policy and Board Member Ostdiek seconded it. Carried. New Business 1. State Reporting. State Report for 2016-2017 was submitted through the Library Commission. The State Report is available online through the Library Commission. 2. CEU’s (Continuing Education Units). Director Walker reminded Board members that they all need obtain CEU’s. There is a minimum number they need to obtain over a three-year period, aprox. 20 hours. Going to events like Advocacy Day, Public Libraries Trustees meeting, speakers, trainings and conferences all count for CEUs. 3. Advocacy Day. Shari Kment reported on attending Advocacy Day at the State Capitol building. They had lunch with Senator Lynne Walz. Reports 1. Directors Report. Director Walker reported on state of the library and upcoming events. 2. Expansion Committee Report. Jeff Hoffman, Expansion Committee Chair, reported good input was received at the town hall meetings. The architects are working on plans. He announced that a steering committee was set, with Glen Ellis, Nancy Ellis, Shari Kment, Mandy Ostdiek, Kate Monke-Kavan and Joy McKay all on it. He stated that finance, design and promotions committees are still being formed. 3. Friends of the Library. The Annual FOKML booksale is coming up and the Friends are in need of 20- 30 8’ tables. They are needed by April 10th so they can be set up. The booksale is Thursday, 4/12: Pre- Sale. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, 4/13: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday, 4/14: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sun, 4/15: Noon to 4 pm. Kathy Murphy was reported to be the new Faith Perry recipiant. The board discussed next month’s meeting date and due to board members not being able to attend during the regularly scheduled time, the board voted 4-0 to have next month’s meeting a week early, April 9, 2018 at 3:30 pm. With no further business, motion to adjourn was made at 4:30 p.m. with Board Member Kment making the motion and Board Member Ostdiek seconding it. Carried. (Signed) by Tina Walker, Library Director