Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

Minutes of the Papillion Public Library Board of Advisors Monday, August 22, 2022 The Board of Advisors of Papillion Public Library met in an open and public session at Sump Memorial Library on August 22, 2022, at 4:31 pm A. Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Library Board Vice Chairperson Melissa Panko at 4:31 pm. 1. Roll call: Present were Board Members Stephanie Albers, Erin Jones, Peggy Montgomery, Melisaa Panko, and Doug Rodgers. Also present were Library Director Matt Kovar, Assistant Library Director Lacey Partlow, Library Secretary Joey Sears, Digital Library Supervisor Rachel Buckwalter, and Friends of the Library President Marge Caron. 2. Affidavit of Publication in the Sarpy County Guide & News: Notice of the meeting was given to the Sarpy County Guide & News, the designated method of giving notice. 3. Public announcement that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the meeting room. B. Meeting Approval Items 1. Approval of Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda: Rodgers; Second: Montgomery. Roll Vote: Albers: yes, Jones: yes, Montgomery: yes, Panko: yes, Rodgers: yes. Motion carried. 2. Approval of the Minutes of the July 25, 2022, Board Meeting: Motion: Jones; Second: Rodgers. Roll Vote: Albers: yes, Jones: yes, Montgomery: yes, Panko: yes, Rodgers: yes. Motion carried. C. Library Director’s Report 1. Correspondence and Communications: None. 2. Financial Report: The current financial report as of July 31, 2022, was included in the meeting packet. Final pieces for upcoming projects will carry over to next year’s fiscal year. 3. Library Board Report: a. Increased circulation statistics were discussed. b. Programming statistics for the Summer Reading Program were discussed including turnout compared to last year and an increase in participants. Discussion followed on ways to engage new participants for next year. c. Physical versus digital additions to the collection were discussed. d. The upcoming Friends of the Library Book Sale on August 25-27 was discussed including social media promotion and signage. e. Upcoming programs and events were discussed including National Library Card Sign up Month and the new programs: Walk & Talk, Beyond the Pixels, Innovation Lab, and Humanities NE: Dust Bowl Descent. f. Library outreach opportunities were discussed including increased contact with the schools. D. Agenda Items 1. Old Business:  a. Policy Reviews: None b. Library Board Continuing Education Update: (1) The Library Board has satisfied the required amount of Continuing Education hours. Upcoming continuing education opportunities were discussed. 2. New Business: a. Library Board Members and participants were introduced. b. Elections will be held at next month’s board meeting. E. Administrative Reports 1. Committee Reports: None. 2. Comments from Library Board: Fine removal and auto renewal was discussed including the implementation to the public. 3. Comments from the Friends of the Library/Library Foundation: None. 4. Comments from the City: None. F. Closed Session: Litigation, Personnel Matter, and Negotiations (if applicable): None. G. Adjournment: Montgomery motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:19 pm. Second: Rodgers. Roll Vote: Albers: yes, Jones: yes, Montgomery: yes, Panko: yes, Rodgers: yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:19pm. The next meeting will be September 26, 2022, at 4:30 pm.