Hamilton Public Library
Trustee Meeting
May 20, 2014
The Board of trustees of the Hamilton public Library met at 6:30 pm on May 20, 2014 at the library. Those present were Sharon Anderson, John Kolditz, Wanda Hansen, Jim Noble, Bob Schneider, and Librarian Nancy Denton.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Kolditz.
Minutes:
Noble moved and Schneider seconded a motion to accept the April 15th minutes. Motion carried.
Bills:
Anderson moved and Noble seconded a motion to pay the May bills. Motion carried.
Reports;
Friends of the Library- in the absence of a representative, Denton reported the Friends are looking in to purchasing a computer for the children’s department. In addition, they are considering the purchase of two pop-up awnings for use during the book sales and other library programs.
Finance- Anderson moved and Hansen seconded a motion to transfer $8000 from the Money Market to the General Fund. Motion carried.
Librarian- Denton reported the summer reading program will kick off on May 31 with a Pet Fair theme. Adults, teens and children are encouraged to participate. There will be a cooking program during the last week of May. Story time will resume in the fall.
Denton reported problems with the library’s printer have been addressed by the Business Center. The Windows 8.1 operating system was installed on one computer which caused all programs to be lost.
Denton reported that the office laptop is experiencing difficulties in use. Action on this issue was tabled.
Denton told the board of problems with the phone service during the past month. The library was also experiencing problems with the heating/air conditioning running constantly.
Denton explained the need for more shelf space for the large print collection, which is housed on the main level. She suggested the purchase of a free standing rack to hold the DVD and books on CD collections, thus freeing up more shelf space. The trustees present suggested the use of the memorial fund to make such a purchase.
Building and Grounds- The sign for parking lot has arrived. The board suggested to Denton to purchase a steel post on which to attach the new sign. Denton will check with city hall on any restrictions/suggestions on the installation site for the sign.
Flowers have been planted on the library grounds.
Old Business:
In regards to hiring another library clerk, Denton reported that Bonnie Wells would like an additional 3 hours per week. That would leave 12 hours for the new hire. Denton suggested those hours to be scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays during the day when she works solo. Denton was directed to write a job description for the new position. The board suggested minimum wage as the starting slalry with re-evaluation after 90 days employment.
New Business: None
Adjournment: Nobel moved and Schneider seconded a motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 7:15.
Trustee Meeting
May 20, 2014
The Board of trustees of the Hamilton public Library met at 6:30 pm on May 20, 2014 at the library. Those present were Sharon Anderson, John Kolditz, Wanda Hansen, Jim Noble, Bob Schneider, and Librarian Nancy Denton.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Kolditz.
Minutes:
Noble moved and Schneider seconded a motion to accept the April 15th minutes. Motion carried.
Bills:
Anderson moved and Noble seconded a motion to pay the May bills. Motion carried.
Reports;
Friends of the Library- in the absence of a representative, Denton reported the Friends are looking in to purchasing a computer for the children’s department. In addition, they are considering the purchase of two pop-up awnings for use during the book sales and other library programs.
Finance- Anderson moved and Hansen seconded a motion to transfer $8000 from the Money Market to the General Fund. Motion carried.
Librarian- Denton reported the summer reading program will kick off on May 31 with a Pet Fair theme. Adults, teens and children are encouraged to participate. There will be a cooking program during the last week of May. Story time will resume in the fall.
Denton reported problems with the library’s printer have been addressed by the Business Center. The Windows 8.1 operating system was installed on one computer which caused all programs to be lost.
Denton reported that the office laptop is experiencing difficulties in use. Action on this issue was tabled.
Denton told the board of problems with the phone service during the past month. The library was also experiencing problems with the heating/air conditioning running constantly.
Denton explained the need for more shelf space for the large print collection, which is housed on the main level. She suggested the purchase of a free standing rack to hold the DVD and books on CD collections, thus freeing up more shelf space. The trustees present suggested the use of the memorial fund to make such a purchase.
Building and Grounds- The sign for parking lot has arrived. The board suggested to Denton to purchase a steel post on which to attach the new sign. Denton will check with city hall on any restrictions/suggestions on the installation site for the sign.
Flowers have been planted on the library grounds.
Old Business:
In regards to hiring another library clerk, Denton reported that Bonnie Wells would like an additional 3 hours per week. That would leave 12 hours for the new hire. Denton suggested those hours to be scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays during the day when she works solo. Denton was directed to write a job description for the new position. The board suggested minimum wage as the starting slalry with re-evaluation after 90 days employment.
New Business: None
Adjournment: Nobel moved and Schneider seconded a motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 7:15.