Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

Roswell Public Library Board May 26, 2016 at 4:00pm Bondurant Room at Roswell Public Library 301 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Board President: Magil Duran Board Members: Judy Armstrong, Patti Bristol, Michelle Hembree, Linda Madrid, Lewie Montgomery, and Alyssa Rogers Staff Coordinator: Betty Long Call to Order The regular meeting of the Roswell Public Library Board was called to order at 4:00pm by President Magil Duran. Roll Call Members present: Magil Duran, Michelle Hembree, Linda Madrid, Lewie Montgomery, Judy Armstrong, and Alyssa Rogers. Patti Bristol arrived at 4:05pm. Absent: none. Staff present: Betty Long, Library Director, and Kay Carrasco, Recording Secretary. Mr. Duran noted that we are all pleased that Dr. Armstrong has been appointed to serve another term, and he also welcomed the Board’s newest member, Ms. Rogers, who spoke briefly about her background. Approval of Agenda Mr. Duran called for approval of the agenda. Dr. Armstrong moved to approve; Ms. Madrid seconded, and the motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Approval of the Minutes 1. Dr. Armstrong pointed out two typographical errors, then moved to accept the minutes as corrected. Ms. Hembree seconded; the motion passed by voice vote. Non-Action Items 2. Director’s Report: In addition to her written report, Ms. Long updated the Board on building issues, pointing out the new ceiling in the Bondurant Room, and reporting that the annual carpet and furniture cleaning and tile floor refurbishing are complete. On May 25, Chuck Hannaford, an archeologist from the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies brought a hands-on exhibit to the library with many artifacts and historical items of interest. The exhibit was incorporated into the regular Wednesday story time and the audience was large (143 in the morning and 53 in the afternoon) and very enthusiastic. Ms. Long showed the 2016 Summer Reading Program t-shirt (purple at last!), with the theme “On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!” Kickoff is Wednesday, June 1st.  Loretta Clark, long-time volunteer, has retired from writing RPL’s weekly newspaper column. While we look for another volunteer, staff members will keep the column going. Regular Items (Action Items) 3. Public Social Networking Policy: Ms. Long explained that staff had suggested only the addition of “follower” and “Instagram,” to the description of information sharing technologies. Mr. Montgomery moved and Ms. Madrid seconded that the additions be applied; a voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. 4. Public Networking Policy: This should have read Staff Social Networking Policy, as noted by Ms. Hembree. Due to this error on the agenda, the item could not be voted on, and will be added to the agenda of the next meeting. 5. Internet Access Policy: Mr. Duran called for consideration of the proposed changes to the Internet Access Policy. Dr. Armstrong moved, Ms. Hembree seconded, and the motion passed on unanimous voice vote. 6. Nomination and Election of Officers: Mr. Duran called for nominations from the floor for President. Dr. Armstrong moved to re-elect Mr. Duran; Ms. Hembree seconded. Dr. Armstrong moved that nominations cease, which Ms. Bristol seconded. Ms. Hembree called for the vote to elect Mr. Duran and it was passed by unanimous voice vote. For Vice President, Dr. Armstrong moved to re-elect Ms. Hembree; Mr. Montgomery seconded. Dr. Armstrong moved that nominations cease, which was seconded and passed. Mr. Montgomery called for the vote to elect Ms. Hembree and it was passed by unanimous voice vote. For Secretary, Dr. Armstrong moved to re-elect Ms. Madrid; Ms. Hembree seconded. Dr. Armstrong moved that nominations cease, which was seconded and passed. Mr. Duran called for the vote to elect Ms. Madrid and it passed unanimously. Other Business (Non-Action) 7. Public Comment: There were none, and no further business. Adjourn Mr. Montgomery moved that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Bristol seconded. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 4:20pm. Next Meeting: September 22, 2016 ________________________________ Magil Duran, President