Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 8 2009, 12:00 p.m.

 

The regular meeting of the Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Sandra McNeely on April 8 2009, at 12:06 p.m.

Present by roll call: Sandra McNeely, Monte Loos, Maria McCarthy-Anderson, Stephanie Big Crow, Ron Kroeger, and Greta Chapman

Absent: James Olson, Robert Van Norman

 

Introduction of Staff

Public Comment

 

Additions or corrections to the agenda:  No executive session is necessary; the MOU will be addressed as an action item.

 

MINUTES

Motion by Kroeger, second by McCarthy-Anderson to approve March 2009 minutes; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.

 

Action item in lieu of the executive session: The City Attorney had clarified that the library does adhere to the union contract in terms of shift work.  The union has approved an MOU clarifying the procedures regarding shift work; motion by Kroeger, second by Loos to approve the MOU; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

Budget Narrative, City Budget and Bills, County Budget and Bills, Library Board Funds Budget and Bills:  Motion by McCarthy-Anderson, second by Big Crow to approve consent calendar items; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Director’s Report:  Written report provided.  Library staff members provided a demonstration of online library services, including OverDrive for downloadable audiobooks and RSS feeds for receiving automatic updates.  An update on the city’s parking ordinance was provided.

 

POLICY COMMITTEE

Motion by Big Crow, second by McCarthy-Anderson to approve the update to the continuing education policy; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously.  The library behavior policy was provided as an informational update.  A staffing report was reviewed for what steps are taken through the hiring and orientation processes, and information extracted from exit interviews.  Discussion occurred regarding the bylaws article regarding Board members’ attendance at meetings; motion by Loos, second by McCarthy Anderson to have Schad draft an update to the board bylaws; no further discussion; all present approved. A Board briefing will be planned for the May 4th Council meeting; McNeely will make a request to the Mayor for the briefing.  Discussion occurred regarding holding some of the Board meetings at the RCPL-North location; the decision was to hold one meeting per quarter at the North library, with July as the first meeting.

 

 

LIAISONS

City Council Liaison:  Snow removal costs may be billed back in part to the city departments.

County Liaison:  No report.

Foundation:  The Dan O’Brien author signing will be held at the library on May 8, from 5:00 – 6:30, for the One Book South Dakota event.

Friends: No additional report.

Other:  No additional information.

 

 

Motion by Loos, second by Kroeger to adjourn meeting at 1:17 p.m.; no further discussion; motion carried unanimously. 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Board Agenda                                                           May 4, 2009                                       

Board Meeting                                                           May 13, 2009

Friends of the Library Booksale                              May 16, 2009