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Minutes of the Clintonville Public Library Board of Trustees
Clintonville, Wisconsin
January 17, 2007
The regular meeting of the Clintonville Library Board was called to order by Jerald Schoenike at 4:07 p.m. in accordance with Wisconsin Open Meeting Laws and ADA requirements. Cathy Belliveau took charge of the meeting at 4:13 p.m.
The following members responded to roll call: Virginia Federwitz, Ray Kasel, Beverly Kersten, Sandy Loberg, and Jerald Schoenike.
Late: Cathy Belliveau arrived at 4:13 p.m.
Excused absent: Tom O’Toole
Others present: Kathy Mitchell
Citizens Forum: No citizens present
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Kersten to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2006 regular meeting as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Loberg, seconded by Kersten to approve the Financial Report and Special Accounts Report as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Schoenike, seconded by Loberg to approve the extra December bills in the amount of $7,450.91. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Kersten, seconded by Kasel to approve the total January expenses, including salaries, in the amount of $26,207.13. Motion carried unanimously.
The Librarian’s Report was discussed and ordered filed.
The full load safety test on the dumb waiter needs to be done during the year. It can be done by the same company that does the brake shoes.
The Long Range Plan needs to be publicized.
BUSINESS
Gift Policy
Moved by Schoenike, seconded by Kasel to approve the new gift policy as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Shelving
Moved by Schoenike, seconded by Kersten to purchase shelving with funds from the 2007 budget. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Room Policy
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Loberg to approve the revised meeting room policy. Motion carried unanimously.
Displays and Exhibits Policy
This issue was tabled until next month.
Legislative Update
Updates were given on pending state and federal legislative issues. Copies of the Wisconsin Library Association’s State and Federal Legislative Agendas were included in members’ packets.
It was suggested that Kevin Peterson, the new representative, be invited to attend a meeting sometime.
Congressman Kagen has requested that any concerns or issues that municipalities would like to raise should be directed to his office. OWLS can respond on behalf of the Library.
Wireless Access
Money is budgeted in the 2007 Capital Fund for wireless access so patrons can bring their laptops into the library and connect to the Internet. OWLS has installed wireless access at several libraries. There are a couple of libraries on the list ahead of the Clintonville Library.
Plaque Lights
More information will be presented at the February meeting.
Evaluations
The director’s evaluation is on the agenda for the March meeting. Director Mitchell is working on the staff evaluations.
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Kersten to adjourn at 4:47p.m. Motion carried unanimously.