Library Board of Trustees

Liberty Lake Municipal Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes December 3, 2015 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 10:02 AM by President Lu Embrey. In attendance were Board members Tricia Morgan, Linda Dockrey, Pat Lutzenberger, Carol Johns, and Library Director Pamela Mogen. 2. Approval of Minutes: The November 5, 2015 minutes were approved. 3. Comments: a. Public- None b. Mayor- None 4. Reports: a. City Administrator- Katy Allen  None b. Library Director- Pamela Mogen  Statistics- Pamela reviewed the Library Statistics for the month of November. Board noted increase in Adult Program attendance attributed to Triple Nickel Bob Bartlett & How to Brew Beer events. It was agreed by the board to send a thank you card to Shardee for the significant improvement in the November Adult Program attendance.  Programs- The Kids Crafts is on hiatus for the months of November and December. Stem-tacular is Saturday Dec. 5, Hour of Coding is Dec. 8 & 12, Star Wars Party is Dec.10 and the Polar Express Story time is December 16 & 18.  Events- New this year in the library is “Visit with Santa” December 19, from 11:00-1:30.  Adult Program- Holiday Card & Wrapping Paper Craft is Dec 3, 6-7.  Strategic Plan- Board reviewed the “Library Board Strategic Planning: Philosophy and Rational” document & suggested several changes be implemented. The document will be reviewed and voted on at the January board meeting.  Library Card Cost- Pamela proposed to reduce the cost of replacement Library Cards from $2 to $1. Proposal passed. c. FOLLML Liaison- Carol Johns  Carol will conduct the Friends new officer installation ceremony January 26th, 6:00pm at the Cork House.  The Friends Nov. book sale net was $355. 1 of 2  d. Foundation Liaison- Linda Dockrey  No Meeting- Linda will follow-up with Randy Long in regards to the Foundation finding a CPA willing to help with the process of reinstating their 501(C) 3 status. e. City Council Liaison- Carol Johns  Carol, Linda & Pamela attended the Dec. 8th Council meeting. Items of interest discussed pertaining to the library were: the 1% tax increase was voted down. Town Square Steering Committee (Task Force Committee) meeting is Dec. 8th and the Board of Trustees is encouraged to attend. Purpose of the meeting is to develop a successful Bond campaign leading up to the vote in August 2016.  City Tree Lighting Ceremony is Tuesday, December 15th, 6:00 before the council meeting at 7:00 and Board members are encouraged to attend. 5. On-Going Business: a. The 2016 Library Budget of $458,782 will be voted on at the December 15th Council meeting. The Library Director and Board members are anticipating it will pass. b. Pamela has found someone willing to design our Library Logo at no cost. She and Shardee are putting final touches on the Library Brochure and are designing a Library Card Registration Post Card. 6. New Business: Rotation of officers for January, February & March of 2016 are as follows: President-Pat Lutzenberger, Secretary-Tricia Morgan, Friends-Linda Dockrey, Foundation- Carol Johns, and City Council- Lu Embrey. Board recommends any new incoming board member may choose not to take on duties of President or Secretary for a period of 1 year. 7. Next Meeting- January 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM. 8. Adjournment- 11:35 AM Submitted by: Pat Lutzenberger, Secretary 2 of 2