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Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting

Roswell, NM · May 16, 2019

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Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees Held at the Roswell Public Library Administrative Meeting Room May 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with NMSA 1978, § Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 and Resolution 19-37. This meeting convened at 4:00 p.m. with President Alyssa Rogers presiding, Vice President Lewie Montgomery, and members Patti Bristol, Mel Loucks, new member Janice Dunnahoo, Library Director Enid Costley, and Library Administrative Assistant Lorena Borunda being present. Members Betty Hanson, Judy Armstrong, and Councilor Angela Moore being absent. President Rogers called for the approval of the agenda for the May 16, 2019 Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees meeting to include the minutes for the April 25, 2019 meeting, regular items as follows (Library Director’s Report, Interlibrary Loan Fees, Display and Distributing Community Information, and Meeting Room Fees), informational items as follows (Building Improvements, and Service Improvements Updates). Member Montgomery made a motion to approve, Member Bristol seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 4-0 with members Hanson, Armstrong, and councilor Moore being absent. 1. President Rogers called for the approval of the minutes for the April 25, 2019 meeting. Member Montgomery motioned to approve, and Member Loucks seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 4-0 with members Hanson, Armstrong, and Councilor Moore being absent. Regular Items 2. Library Director’s Report. Library Director gave updates on the carpets in the children’s area. The public computers have been set up as well as the self – check - in for the public computers. The self – check - in will be staffed for about two months until patrons become familiar with the process. The Library is ready to start issuing the Technology cards. The Library is working with the IT Department regarding settings for the self-check - in for the public computers. The media DVD’s are being repackaged and moved. This new storing method will save the library about $.50 per DVD. This is correction from the Library Director’s report, which quoted a $4.00 savings. Interfiling of the fiction collection with the mystery, science, and western collections continues. No action was taken. 3. Inter Library Loan Fees. The Library Director explained why the Inter Library Loan Fees discussion was eliminated from the April 25, 2019 Agenda. Ms. Costley stated that the City Council has passed the recommendation to waive fees to patrons and pay the Inter Library Loan. The Library will use State Aid Funds to cover the cost of Inter Library Loan Service. No action was taken. 4. Displaying and Distributing Community Information. The procedure was discussed and amended as follows: on section 3.4, un-strike last part of sentence “are eligible for posting.” On section 5.5 remove “in the Library.” Members believe that a comparison with Roswell School District policy would be helpful. Members also wanted to add language to state profanity would not be allowed. Member Montgomery motioned to table the Displaying and Distributing Community Information Procedure, member Bristol seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 4-0 with members Hanson, Armstrong, and Councilor Moore being absent. 5. Meeting Room Fees. The meeting room fees were approved by City Council. The City Attorney reviewed the Library Meeting Spaces procedure and made some recommendations. Ms. Costley pointed out changes and all board members were in agreement. President Rogers signed the procedure. No further action was taken. Informational Items 6. Building Improvements. The library is in the process of doing a monthly safety walk through the Library, as requested by Safety Officer Kathy Louer. Safety items such as first aid kits, lanterns, and a solar powered weather radio were purchased. More fire extinguishers and signs will be ordered. 7. Service Improvements. The Library is creating a “postcard” type card to reserve new books that are not yet catalogued. The same card will also serve as an Inter Library Loan request card. Service improvements also included the previously mentioned Technology cards, new computers, and self – check - in for public computers, as well as the rehousing of the DVD’s, and interfiling of main fiction collection. Public Comment No public comment. Board members welcomed new Member Janice Dunnahoo, and congratulated Mel Loucks on being reappointed. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 4:28 p.m.

Agenda

AGENDA Roswell Public Library Board Thursday, May 16, 2019—4:00 p.m. Roswell Public Library - Administrative Meeting Room 301 North Pennsylvania Avenue Roswell, NM 88201 Call to Order Roll Call Board President:  Alyssa Rogers Board Members:  Judy Armstrong  Patti Bristol  Janice Dunnahoo  Betty Hanson  Mel Loucks  Lewie Montgomery Roswell Public Library Liaison  Councilor Angela Moore Library Director  Enid Costley Administrative Assistant  Lorena Borunda Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes 1. Consider approval of the minutes from the April 25, 2019 meeting Regular Items 2. Discussion and recommendation of Library Director’s Report 3. Discussion and recommendation of Interlibrary Loan Fees 4. Discussion and recommendation of Displaying and Distributing Community Information 5. Discussion and recommendation of the Meeting Room Fees Informational Items 6. Building Improvement update 7. Service Improvement update Public Comment Adjourn Notice of this meeting has been given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 19-37 NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM – A quorum of the City Council may or may not attend, but there will not be debate by the City Council. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact Human Resources at 575-624-6700 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents including the agenda and minutes can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the City Clerk at 575-624-6700 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed. Printed and posted: 5/13/2019 DRAFT Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees Held at the Roswell Public Library Administrative Meeting Room April 25, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with NMSA 1978, §§ Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 and Resolution 18-55. This meeting convened at 4:02 p.m. with Board President Alyssa Rogers presiding, Vice President Lewie Montgomery, and members Judy Armstrong, Patti Bristol, Library Director Enid Costley, and Library Administrative Assistant Lorena Borunda being present, and members Betty Hanson, Mel Loucks, and Councilor Angela Moore being absent. President Rogers called for the approval of the agenda for the February 28, 2019 Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees meeting to include the minutes for the January 24, 2019 meeting, regular items as follows (Library Director’s Report, Meeting Room Procedures and Fees), informational items as follows (Building Improvements, Service Improvements and Library Terms Update). Member Armstrong made a motion to take from the table Meeting Room Fees, Board President Rogers seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 4-0 with member Hanson being absent. FOR THE RECORD Member Loucks arrived after vote at 4:04 p.m. and Councilor Moore arrived at 4:05 p.m. 1. President Rogers called for the approval of the minutes of the February 28, 2019 and the March 28, 2019 meeting with the following corrections. Under Building Improvements change sentence to read “pulling up carpet, and to polish the floor would be quite expensive”. Under Library Director’s Report be consistent with spelling of SirsiDynix. Member Armstrong motioned to move as amended, and member Loucks seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 5-0 with member Hanson being absent. Regular Items 2. Recommendations for Position 6 and 7 on Library Board. The Board agreed to push forward with the recommendation to the Mayor for Mel Loucks to fill Position 6 as she is already filling in and fits in well with the Library Board. Montgomery moved and member Bristol seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and motion passed 4-0 with member Loucks abstaining Vote, and member Hanson absent. Member Loucks moved that on Position 7 they defer recommendation to the Mayor, as both candidates are equally qualified. Member Armstrong seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 5-0 with member Hanson being absent. 3. Library Director’s Report. In addition to the written report for March 2019 and April 2019, the Library Director gave updates on repairing the water leaks. The RoofCARE quote was approved by the Facilities Department, and repairs will begin soon. Maps showing damage and work to be done were available. Service Animal complaint was discussed. The Library Director explained that all staff employed at time of incident and still currently employed has provided a statement. There is no recollection from any staff member of such incident taking place. Paperwork has been turned into the City Attorney. No action was taken. 4. Library Card Application Procedure. Members discussed the application procedure for both the new Library Technology Cards and the regular Library Cards. Ms. Loucks raised concerns with patrons being able to provide such forms of identification. President Rogers made a motion, and member Bristol seconded to amend section 3.1.2.1 by adding a State Issued Identification Card, add a Birth Certificate, and keep the Roswell Public Library card. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 5-0 with member Hanson being absent. 5. Meeting Room Fees. Ms. Costley met with the City Manager; he explained the process to acquire approval of the meeting room fees. The recommendation will go to the Finance Committee, then to the General Services Committee, and finally to City Council for approval. Current and proposed fees were discussed. Member Montgomery moved to remove the fees of Bondurant Room and add the recommended overtime fee of $30 per every half hour past the Library closing time, member Bristol seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 5-0 with member Hanson being absent. Library Meeting Spaces Procedure discussed. Member Montgomery moved to amend the Library Meeting Spaces Procedure, member Rogers seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 5-0 with member Hanson being absent. 6. May Meeting. Ms. Costley recommended the date for the May meeting be changed from May 23, 2019, to May 16, 2019. Member Loucks moved to change the meeting date to May 16, 2019, and President Rogers seconded. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 5-0 with member Hanson being absent. FOR THE RECORD Board President Rogers left the meeting at 4:55 p.m. Informational Items 7. Building Improvements. RoofCARE Quote was approved by the Facilities Department. 8. Service Improvements. Various city departments promoting in the Summer Guide. Roswell Public Library participating with the Summer Food Program by providing STEM activities and a Book give away. Public Comment Alison Penn a reporter from the Roswell Daily Record introduced herself. Lorena Borunda- Library Administrative Assistant also introduced herself. Member Loucks asked about emails and letter procedures to patrons with overdue books. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 5:13 p.m. Director’s Report Roswell Public Library Board of Trustees May 2019 Building Improvements The library purchased two carpets for the children’s department to use for programs. The carpet replaces the carpet squares previously used and will encourage the children to be arranged in seating pattern which will make the program flow better. We have moved furniture and repurposed tables to allow for a different configuration for the public computers. We will be moving the file cabinet by the old computer sign in desk to administrative assistance’s office after it is painted. Service Improvements Donated funds from the Roswell Library Foundation are being used to pay for summer reading program presenters on Thursdays at 10:00 am and 3:30 p.m. Presenters include magician Kier Mathur, storyteller Indiana Bones, musician Curious Chris, magician Tall Paul and musician Andy Mason. We also used donated funds to purchase items for a Star Wars Party. We are repackaging the movie DVD’s in media sleeves and placing the collection behind the circulation desk. The empty DVD cases will be placed on the shelf. As the DVD will be stored in a secure location, Debra Thomas, suggested that we eliminate the security tags on the cases with a cost savings of $4.00 per item. We continue to work towards one hardcover fiction collection by interfiling the mystery collection, science fiction collection and western collection. The Large Print and paperback collections will not be interfiled with the hardcover fiction collection. We will be using General Obligation Bonds to purchase an English and Spanish computer preloaded with educational games. The computer will be placed in the children’s area. In order to have the purchase and reimbursement within the same fiscal year we will purchase the computer after July 1, 2019. Robert Briggs has created a user profile in SirsiDynix for the technology card. The sign up for the public library internet computers has been relocated to the circulation desk and allows for self- check in. We now have people sign up for the headphones and have implemented a cleaning procedure for the headphones. Library Fees On May 9, 2019 the City Council approved the elimination of meeting room fees, and added a fee in the event that meeting is held outside of library hours. There will be a $30.00 per half hour charged for use of the room outside of normal library hours. Interlibrary Loan fees were eliminated and Interlibrary Loan costs will now be paid with State Aid Funds. Library Procedures Displaying and Distributing Community Information: Staff has reviewed the policy for displaying/Distributing community information and the Electronic sign policy and created the Displaying and Distributing Community Information Procedures for Library Board to review. Library Meeting Spaces: The City Attorney has reviewed the Library Meeting Spaces procedures and offered a few comments which will be brought to the Library Board for consideration Library Card Application Procedure: The City Attorney has reviewed the Library Card Application Procedure with no comments for reconsideration. Personal Fantasia-Renee Ramirez—Library Page has resigned effective May 24, 2019

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