HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-11 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Approved ANACORTES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Minutes of May15, 2017
PRESENT
Jim English,Nick Alphin, Judy Weathers, and Diane Munce.
CALL TO ORDER
Jim called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.
VISITOR-STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Sheri Miklaski, Library Director
PETITIONS TO THE CHAIR
None.
APPROVE PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Minutes of April 17, 2017 were approved as written.
ADOPTIONS/CHANGES TO AGENDA & AGENDA ADOPTION
None.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Diane had checked the bills.
FINANCIAL REPORT
• No report.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Facility
• Sheri and Jeff met with Mac, Brandon, Jose, and James Gallegos from Dimensional
Communication to discuss the Meeting Room A/V technology upgrade. Meeting room will
be unavailable starting on October 9th to upgrade the space.
Technology:
• New options are being explored to have a self-check machine set up in the Kids Room, as
the new RFID pad does not work with our new ILS.
Friends update:
• Friends met on Tuesday, May 1 1th at 2:00pm. A new Friend Shop volunteer attended the
meeting.
Library Foundation update:
• Foundation fundraising committee cancelled their Tuesday, May 9th meeting to discuss
Caddy Stacks event due to absences.
• We are still waiting for engraver to come up from Seattle area to engrave four lobby wall
tiles. The only morning that works to close off the lobby is Thursday morning. The
engraver will be able to remove graffiti on two of the tiles as well.
• Foundation next meets on Tuesday, May 16th
Manieri update:
• Last jazz lecture until fall will be on May 19th with John Anderson presenting on the
"History of the Jazz Saxophone".
• The Manieri Endowment is underwriting the A Town Big Band's performance at the Plaza
Dance at the Depot on Saturday, June 3rd at 6pm.
• Scholarships will be awarded at the June 5th meeting.
Maritime update:
• The October lecture date may be moved or cancelled to due meeting room work.
Library Staff:
• Administrative Assistant job post closes on May 16th at 12 noon. First round of interviews
will be on May 25th and the second round will be on May 31 st
• Library Staff meeting will be on Thursday, May 18th
Upcoming Library Closures:
• Memorial Day—May 29th
• Independence Day—July 4th
COMMITTEE REPORTS
LIBRARY ART COMMITTEE
• No report
ADULT PROGRAMMING AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
• No report
MANIERI COMMITTEE
• See director's report.
MARITIME
• See director's report.
UPDATES
LIBRARY STAFF
• Leslie Wilson and Diana Farnsworth held a STEM related Pop-Up library outreach program
where the public could check out materials remotely. Designed for children 3-6, this event also
provided activities including magna tiles, a cup challenge and bug garden
PASSPORT PROCESSING
• No report.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
• A financial report was provided.
FOUNDATION
• The next meeting takes place tomorrow.
• Diane reported on April's meeting.
o Investment accounts were reviewed.
o The fundraising event, miniature golf at the library, is starting to take shape.
o $3000 was presented to the Anacortes Small Boats Center...
REVIEW OF BOARD CALENDAR
• May 22 is library presentation at City Council
• The annual Board social was mentioned and will be discussed at the next meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UPDATE ON FAMILY PLACE LIBRARY
• Sheri and Leslie returned with new enthusiasm and understanding of the Family Place
program.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:44 a.m.
The next regular meeting of the Anacortes Public Library Board will take place on Monday, June
19, at 10:00 a.m. in the library at 1220 10t' Street.