11-23-2009 LIBMHutchinson Public Library Board Minutes
Monday, November 23. 2009
Present: John Paulsen, Abby Dahlquist, Guy Stone, Roger Vacek, Eric Yost, and Mary
Henke, Ex- Officio
Excused: Yvonne Johnson, and Janet Vacek
John called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were reviewed.
Roger made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted, with Abby seconding the
motion. Passed
Report from Pioneerland board member Jack Sandberg: Major issues are revising
Health insurance options and developing options for Phased retirement. Policies for
Test Proctoring and a Patron Code of Behavior were passed by the Pioneerland Board
and are out to the area libraries for review.
Old Business:
Fall community Forum Oct 27 at 7 PM was attended by about 25 people. The overall
impression was positive. Interesting presentations and discussions by Deb Brandt,
Donna Krauth, Bev Bonte, and Marietta Neumann were followed by questions and
comments from the audience. One helpful addition would be the Local Job Service.
New Business:
The General Election Legacy Amendment passed Nov 4, 2008 is beginning to provide
funds - --the first years funds of $7000 are assigned to McLeod Libraries. These funds
are to be used for programs in the area of Drama, Art, History, Culture and require that
the program be defined in advance by completing applicable forms. This will be
discussed further in the Pioneerland Librarians meeting. "Legacy Sampler" is one of the
suggested first year themes.
The Norita Levy family sent a card of Thanks for the Levy Memorial ($90) to be used
for Children's books.
Library News from around the region is reported in the Pioneerland "Happening"
Newletter.
Next meeting is Dec 28 at 4:30 PM. Topics: 1. Legacy Programs 2, Budget
Guy moved to adjourn the meeting, with Eric seconding the motion. Motion carried.
Submitted,
Roger Vacek, Acting Secretary
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