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Minutes of the Clintonville Public Library Board of Trustees
May 17, 2006
The regular meeting of the Clintonville Library Board was called to order by Jerald Schoenike at 4:03 p.m. in accordance with Wisconsin Open Meeting Laws and ADA requirements. Cathy Belliveau took charge of the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
The following members responded to roll call: Virginia Federwitz, Ray Kasel, Beverly Kersten, Sandy Loberg, and Jerald Schoenike. Cathy Belliveau arrived at 4:20 p.m.
Excused absent: Tom O’Toole
Absent:
Others present: Kathy Mitchell & Diane Raschke
Citizen’s Forum: none
Kersten moved, Kasel seconded to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2006 regular meeting as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Kasel moved, Loberg seconded to approve the Financial Report and Special Accounts Report as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Schoenike moved, Kasel seconded to approve the total expenses, including salaries, in the amount of $29, 919.28. Motion carried unanimously.
The Librarian’s Report was discussed and ordered filed.
Business:
Summer Program
Diane Raschke, Children’s Librarian, gave a presentation on the summer program which runs from June 2 – August 18. Programs are available for children, teens, and adults. She also gave information on the photo contest to be run in conjunction with the summer program.
Staff Recognition
Cathy Belliveau presented Gale Hoffmann and Kathy Sasse with certificates and ivy plants in recognition for their years of service to the library. Gale has 25 years of service; Kathy, 15 years. A min-reception was held in their honor.
Election of Officers
Kasel moved, Kersten seconded to keep the present slate of officers. Motion carried unanimously. Officers are Cathy Belliveau, president; Jerald Schoenike, vice president; and Virginia Federwitz, secretary.
Technology Plan
Schoenike moved, Loberg seconded to adapt the technology plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Tree Replacement
The Public Works Department will be removing the tree stump in the parking lot flower bed. The Waupaca County Master Gardeners are anxious to begin work. The Board would prefer to replace the tree with a tree that is relatively small and meant for an urban area. A suggestion was made to have all the trees trimmed and checked with Dick Writt’s help.
Carpeting
Half of the carpeting is scheduled to be replaced in 2006 and half in 2007. It was suggested to do this near the year’s end into the new year perhaps shifting the money allotted from 2006 to 2007. Due to Director Mitchell’s conflict of interest, Mike McCord could be asked to organize the bid-letting process. The City Facilities Committee will tour the library in the near future.
Library Website
Director Mitchell gave a presentation on the new library website designed by the OWLS staff.
Substitute Position
Kersten moved, Loberg seconded to hire Larissa Holbrook for an on-call, substitute position. Motion carried unanimously.
Schoenike moved, Kasel seconded to adjourn at 5:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.