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04-29-2013 LIBMHutchinson Public Library Board Minutes Monday, April 29, 2013 Present: Dianne Wanzek, Roger Vacek, Mary Christensen, Julie Lofdahl, Jon Ross, Stacey Nass and Mary Henke, Ex-Officio. Absent: Steve Bailey Guest: Ron Shimanski Roger called the meeting to order. The minutes from the March meeting were reviewed. Mary Christensen motioned to approve the minutes and Jon Ross seconded the motion. Motion passed. Old Business: 1. Roger presented a report on the PLS Board meeting. Pioneerland 2012 Snapshot of Service& -- Roger distributed a handout at the meeting detailing the services provided throughout the system during 2012. Refer to the handout titled "Pioneerland 2012 Snapshot of Services!" for detailed information. Also discussed was the use of and access to Lbooks. There are currently less than 2000 ebooks available through the Hutchinson library. The licensing for these nooks varies by publisher. Generally the license will expire at somewhere between 21 -26 usages (e- checkouts). 2. "Meet the Author " event with Julie Kramer program was presented on Monday, April 15`h at 7:00 pm. This event was paid for by the Friends of the Library. As this was not a Legacy event, no surveys were required. There were 71 people in attendance and the response from the attendees and the board was very positive. The event was recorded and the presentation is expected to be aired on HCVN, the local public television station. Julie Kramer sent a thank you for inviting her to spear at our library along with a copy of each of her books to the library. New Business: 1. LeM Bernhagen "s presentation on her self - published book "Red Sink, Blue Soap" will take place at the Hutchinson Public Library on Monday, May 13t" at 7:00 pm. Board members were asked to assist with the setup starting at approximately 6:15 -0:34 that evening. Coffee, lemonade, cookies and Letty Bernhagen's '"fires Leche" desert will be served after her presentation. Board members will post flyers at local businesses and Mary Henke will distribute them to her usual contacts as well. 2. Public Health for tibrarles. Mary Henke presented information to the board regarding a grant that the Heart of Hutchinson is applying for through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The $40K in grant money is to be used for health initiative projects aimed to improve family, neighborhood and social connections through the library. If the grant is awarded a half time position will be created to coordinate the project. As Mary is retiring shortly, the PLS board agreed to facilitate this process for the Hutchinson Library. The process is currently in the application phase and has not been granted. 3. Library Historical Records — While cleaning out some cabinets in the library, Mary Henke discovered a few items that she felt might be considered historic documents and wanted to discuss what should be done with them to ensure that they are properly cared for and maintained. The consensus of the library board was for Mary to offer these documents to the Hutchinson city council first. If they choose not to accept them, then they will be offered to the McLeod County Historical Society. 4. Head Librarian Interview was conducted. Roger commented that the interview went well with the person who is already in the library system but that the consensus of the search committee was to open the position up to others that may be interested. The posting will he available to the public and the application deadline will by May 17'h. 5. Elections for positions an the board that need to be filled were waived as we chose to fill the position by volunteer. Chair -- Roger Vacek Vice Chair— Jon Ross Secretary -- Stacey (Vass Back Up Secretary —Julie Lofdahl Diane Wanxek nominated all of those listed above for the positions. Mary Christensen seconded the motion. All were in favor so the motion passed. 6. Retirement party for Mary Henke will take place on her last day of work at the library, Friday, June 7"'. Cake, cookies, coffee and lemonade will be served from 4:00 -6:00 pm. Next Meeting date is Monday, May 27"' which conflicts with Memorial Day. It was decide to reschedule for Monday, June 3'd at 4.30. Dianne motioned for the meeting to be adjourned and Mary Christensen seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned. Notes submitted by Stacey Nass 05/01/13.