04-27-2009 LIBMHutchinson Public Library Board Minutes
Monday, April 27, 2009
Present: Roger Vacek, Abby Dahlquist, Yvonne Johnson, Eric Yost, Janet Vacek, John Paulsen,
and Mary Henke, Ex- Officio,
Members Absent: Guy Stone.
Janet called the meeting to order, Abby moved the minutes from March 23 be accepted,
Roger seconded the motion. Motion carried. Upon arrival, John chaired the meeting,
Report from the Pioneerland Library System Board meeting on A rii 16. Mary reported that the
PLS budget is in draft stage and will be discussed in May, approved in June before sending it to
cities and counties, No major state of Minnesota cuts are expected to affect public libraries.
The 2008 audit was presented. PLS is buying an inventory module to assist in expediting that
process, Six libraries in PLS are eligible to receive funds from the Gates Foundation. Mary will
investigate whether Hutchinson qualifies for "disaster funding ".
Old Business:
i . William Kent Krueger author visit - feedback, There was an excellent turnout with 85
attendees. It was an extremely enjoyable presentation with information about all his
books. He was very accessible to all the attendees. There was discussion about who to
have next year: Lorna Landvik, Vince Flynn, Mary Logue, etc.
2. Library board reappointments - Yvonne Johnson and Roger Vacek, Official letter were
received and the reappointments have occurred from the City of Hutchinson.
3. Meeting with McLeod Co. Administrator Pat Melvin on April 3. Mary Henke, John
Houlahan - PLS Director and Pat Melvin - McLeod County administrator met for about 1.5
hours. Mary distributed data concerning the Hutchinson Public Library which was shared
at the meeting.
4. Adult Winter Reading Program wrap -up. 213 people signed up, 120 people compiefed
the entire program with a dessert buffet, Eight more people completed the program this
year than last year.
New Business:
1. Election of officers - President, Vice President, & Secreta , The follow slate of officers
was presented: John Paulsen to be President, Guy Stone for Vice President, Yvonne
Johnson and Janet Vacek for secretary, Roger moved to close nominations. Motion
carried.
2. Custodian change in hours. Mary is working with the city to provide custodial assistance
since Jerry Tews is retiring. Janet suggested contacting Real Deal (senior employees) to
determine if there might be someone available.
Since our next meeting conflicts with the Memorial Day holiday and there is no pressing
business, Roger moved we skip the May meeting and Janet seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Our next meeting will be Mon., June 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Yvonne Johnson, Co- Secretary