Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees Minutes of Meeting January 24, 2022 Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2665 I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Chris Frezza, Chair, at 5:30p.m. II. Roll Call Members Present: Chris Frezza, Terry Hojnacki, Kathryn McKinney, Wendy Popko, Stacy Ziarko Members Excused: n/a III. Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda was made by Ziarko, seconded by Hojnacki. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 15, 2021 as amended was made by Hojnacki, seconded by McKinney. Motion carried. V. Communication from Citizens Colton McKinney attended the meeting for a Boy Scout assignment. VI. Monthly Reports, Statistics, and Correspondence A. Building-Wide Stats – FY2021 / FY2022 Board reviewed statistics. Circulation continues to increase compared to last fiscal year. There is still hesitancy with in person program attendance. B. Monthly Issues – November and December 2021 Board reviewed the monthly issues reports. Curbside continues to be used by residents. The Teen Advisory Board held a very successful program. Staffing continues to be a challenge. One PT Librarian position that was vacated in October was filled in January. Two PT Librarian position resignations were just received and we will be looking to fill them as soon as possible. C. Compliment/Complaint Forms  Board reviewed compliments. Compliments received for Krista’s excellent customer service, Barb’s Stoywalk in the park, Brent’s assistance, and Stephanie’s assistance. Board reviewed suggestions / complaints. Complaint received for a lack of adult programming options. Program Coordinator was provided with the feedback. Board members suggested other ideas that will be shared with Program Coordinator. VII. Suburban Library Cooperative Cooperative is reviewing automation system options. VIII. Friends of the Library A. Bookstore Report Friends revenues for the year were almost $30,000. The Friends are going to host three book bundle sales this year based on the success of the holiday book sale – March is Reading Month, Beach Reads and Holiday. They will also be hosting a Book Fair for city employees in March. A new membership chair was appointed as well. IX. Unfinished Business X. New Business A. Library Mural The Library is interested in having a community art installation that will involve Wendy Popko working with Sterling Heights teens to create a mural where the teens are able to participate by completing reading goals in the Summer Reading Program. Motion to approve the creation of a community artwork in the Library outside of the teen room was made by Ziarko, supported by McKinney. Motion carried. B. Collection Development Policy Review Board reviewed the Collection Development Policy and provided suggestions to update statistics as well as consolidate the fiction and non-fiction sections to make the policy more user friendly. Turgeon will bring back a revised Collection Development Policy to the next meeting. C. Internet Public Use Policy Revision Motion to approve the revised Internet Public Use Policy was made by Hojnacki, supported by Ziarko. Motion carried. D. 2021 Library Volunteer of the Year Motion to select Ken and Sue Hobig and Trevor as the 2021 Library Volunteers of the Year was made by Ziarko, supported by Popko. E. 2021 Library Staff Member Recognition Motion to select Loa Foreit for the 2021 Library Staff Member Recognition was made by Hojnacki, supported by Ziarko. Motion carried. XI. Adjourn Motion was made by Ziarko to adjourn, supported by Hojnacki. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.