June 12, 2002

The regular meeting of the Rapid City Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Phyllis Dixon on June 12, 2002 at 5:15 p.m. Present were Phyllis Dixon, Frank Etter, Shawna Michels, Greta Chapman, Karling Abernathy, Terri Davis, Lorie Healey, Aimee O’Brien and Melanie Roziewski. Absent: Roy Burr, Lillie Brown, and Ron Kroeger.

Open Forum: Healey introduced O’Brien. Board members introduced themselves and welcomed O’Brien. (Healey excused herself from the meeting.)

Minutes: Michels moved, Etter seconded the approval of the minutes of the May 8, 2002 meeting. Motion carried.

Budget Reports: Etter moved, Michels seconded the payment of monthly budgetary bills for May and the payment of Library Building Expansion costs. Motion carried.

Announcements and Administrative Reports:

Chapman updated, answered questions and informed the Board on the following:

v Statistics; Collection Management Consultant’s visit; Safety Manual; new positions and their job descriptions.

v SD Library Network report; RCPL has the greatest number of transactions in the state; new State system is being reviewed; future costs unknown.]

v Survey results; In general, the public considers library hours adequate and customer service to be professional, friendly and effective.

Committee Reports: none

Library Building Expansion: Chapman reported that dates have not been finalized but the building should be complete by August. Grand opening will take place the first or second week of August. Board will tour the building after the meeting.

Other Business: Michels moved, Etter seconded to declare the items listed as surplus. Motion carried.

Etter moved, Michels seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.