11-22-2004 LIBMMinutes
Hutchinson Library Board Meeting
November 22, 2004
Members present: Kay Peterson, Newt Potter, Connie Lambert, Mary Henke (Librarian), and
Larry Ladd
Members absent: Julie Jensen, Kay Johnson
The meeting was called to order by President Connie Lambert. The minutes of the last meeting
were reviewed and approved.
Report: Jack Sandberg gave a report on the PLS Board meeting of Nov. 18.
• PLS has developed a contract with Appleton Correctional Facility
• Decrease in book budget from $200, 000 to $158,000 for PLS libraries
• PLS has issued a grant to Granite Falls Library so they can maintain acceptable level
of service.
• PLS has developed procedure for selling books on E -Bay.
• Libraries, based on budget, are designated small, medium and large. An adjustment
to reflect Midwest Consumer Price Index was made.
• PLS did not approve mileage for librarians attending Labor Management Committee
meetings.
• Willmar Library received a $25,000 anonymous gift.
• Committee is working on method of evaluating Director.
• Disaster plan being developed to aid local libraries.
• Foundation grant from Mardag implemented.
Old Business:
1. Jack Sandberg was reappointed to PLS Board.
2. Librarian Portraits —No new portraits have been located. Even though unable to
locate portraits of all past librarians, we'll proceed with display. Friends of the library
will be consulted about funding the project.
3. New Century Charter School computer instruction grant is proceeding. Student has
been appointed to take leadership in program development.
4. Reshingling of old section of library roof completed last month.
5. Entry area light fixtures bid has been received. The two fixtures are uniquely designed
for the areas. Motion made by Larry Ladd, seconded by Newt Potter to purchase
two fixtures for entry at a cost of $3,390. Passed.
6. Discussion of 2005 city and county budget requests. Both city and county supportive
of request for A increase.
New business:
1. New employees joining the staff are Mary Ann Price and Sally Menton.
Next meeting: Monday, December 27at 4:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned.
The following donations
Hutchinson Lioness Club
Joel Sheggeby
Harlan Ackland
Barbara Remund
Scope Resource Center
Total
Nere received for Sept. and Oct. 2004:
$150
$ 15
$ 50
$ 10
150
$375