Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Coeur d’Alene Public Library Board of Trustees
January 28, 2009
Trustees Present: Kathleen Sayler, Chairman, Kathy Canfield-Davis, Steve McCrea, Ann Smart, Fay Sweney
Others: Judy Edwards, FOL President, Tom George, James George, Student Rep., Bette Ammon, Director, Suzanne Podrabsky, Administrative Asst.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 4:05 P.M. by Chairman Sayler.
Parking Lot Use: Tom George, Parking Commission Representative, reported their recommendation of 2 hour limits and ticketing vehicles. Initial costs estimated by Diamond Parking could be approximately $700.00 – $800.00 and the commission still needs to meet with the City’s Finance Director. McCrea suggested the funding come from the City of Cd’A budget since the lot serves both buildings. Motion made by McCrea seconded by Sweney to further investigate with Diamond Parking turning the lot into a 2 hour lot with the City bearing the cost. Motion carried
Consent Calendar: Motion by Sweney and seconded by McCrea to accept the consent calendar. Motion carried.
Friends/Foundation: Judy Edwards reported that the book store had gross sales of $16,650 and 13,300 books were sold. Volunteers worked 1,700 hours. LEGO-rama 2009 was a terrific success with close to 400 people participating. Chairman Sayler thanked Judy and the Friends for all they have done for the library. Their efforts are truly appreciated.
Meeting Room Policy: Suggestions made included language allowing sales of items if a percentage is donated to the FOL and allowing “non partisan” political forums if all sides are represented. McCrea will meet with the City Attorney regarding use by religious groups.
Personnel: Two part time and one full time clerk have left. Recruitment is in process. The Outreach Coordinator position has now been vacant 5 months largely because of the ASL requirement. Recruitments have been unsuccessful. It was suggested the school district be contacted for possible volunteer interpreters. Another idea would be to combine the YA and Outreach positions with volunteers coming in by appointment offering ASL. The Board would also like to connect with the Deaf community to see what would meet their needs.
Strategic Plan – Library: A draft was distributed to review.
Strategic Plan – City: Department Heads have been asked to look for efficiencies and make only those requests that are absolutely necessary. April 16th has been set for the meeting.
CIN: The Joint Powers agreement has been revised to reflect how libraries in CIN govern.
Elections: Motion made by KCD and seconded by Smart to re-elect Sayler as Chairman and McCrea as Vice Chairman. Motion carried
February Meeting: The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, February 25th 2009 in the Jameson Room.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by McCrea, seconded by KCD. Adjourned 5:50.
Respectively submitted,
Suzanne Podrabsky
