Library Board

July 29, 2019 Board President Larry Jirsak called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the library board room. Roll Call The following members were present: Larry Jirsak, Mandy Ostdiek and Shari Kment. Board Member Earl Underwood was absent and the 5th seat is vacant. 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 of the library board room and library auditorium. Reading of Minutes Board Member Mandy Ostdiek moved to approve the May 20th minutes as written. Board Member Shari Kment seconded it. Motion carried, with a 3-0 vote. Ayes: Larry Jirsak, Shari Kment & Mandy Ostdiek, and with Earl Underwood absent and 5th seat vacant. New Business 1. Budget, Capital Improvement Plan & Staff Requests. Director Walker gave an overview of the recommended budget, capital improvement plan & staff requests for the next biennium budget and a discussion was held. 2. Internet only temporary cards – online resources. Director Walker held a discussion in regards to creating an additional library card type to allow for marketing & advertising of the libraries online education resources to local businesses. She explained that these would be temporary cards that would expire in six months from the date of issue, allowing local businesses’ staff members to view & evaluate online education resources. Board Member Shari Kment moved to recommend to the City Council adding the additional library card type to the libraries current policies & procedures. Board Member Mandy Ostdiek seconded it. Ayes: Larry Jirsak, Shari Kment & Mandy Ostdiek. Motion carried with a 3-0 vote with Board Member Earl Underwood absent & one vacant seat. 3. NLA Conference. Director Walker gave an overview of the 2019 Nebraska Library Association Annual Conference. Discussion was held on the need for the Library Board to complete 20 continuing education credits by 12/7/19.Director Walker advised all hours could be completed at conference or online resources are available for earning the credits also. 4. Library Board Vacancy. Discussion was held about Lori Dahl’s resigning her position, therefore leaving a vacant seat. Director Walker’s recommendation to the Board is to appoint Tom Adamson, retired Midland professor to the vacant seat. Board Member Shari Kment made a motion to recommend to the mayor that Tom Adamson be appointed to the board. Board Member Mandy Ostdiek seconded it. Ayes: Larry Jirsak, Shari Kment & Mandy Ostdiek. Motion carried with a 3-0 vote with Board Member Earl Underwood absent & one vacant seat. With no further business, motion to adjourn was made at 4:45 p.m. with Board Member Shari Kment making the motion and Board Member Mandy Ostdiek seconding it. Motion carried. Next meeting will be held at the library in the conference room on August 19th, 2019 at 3:30 pm. (Signed) by Tina Walker, Library Director