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Minutes of the Clintonville Public Library Board of Trustees
Clintonville, Wisconsin
April 16, 2008
The regular meeting of the Clintonville Library Board was called to order by Cathy Belliveau at 4:12 p.m. in accordance with Wisconsin Open Meeting Laws and ADA requirements.
The following members responded to roll call: Cathy Belliveau, Ray Kasel, Joan Paulson, and Jerald Schoenike.
Excused absent was Virginia Federwitz, Tom O’Toole, and Jeannie Schley
Others present: Kathy Mitchell and Sandy Loberg
Citizens Forum: Sandy Loberg was present to be recognized by the Board for her years of service.
Moved by Schoenike, seconded by Paulson to approve the minutes of the March 24, 2008 regular meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Paulson to approve the Financial Report and Special Accounts Report as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Schoenike to approve the total expenses, including salaries, in the amount of $30,477.82. Motion carried unanimously.
The Librarian’s Report was discussed and ordered filed.
BUSINESS
Board Appointments
Mayor Beggs announced his committee appointments on April 15, 2008. Jerald Schoenike was reappointed to the Library Board. Ray Kasel was appointed as a citizen representative on the Board. Jeannie Schley was appointed the Common Council representative on the Library Board. Director Mitchell reviewed the resources that are available for trustees on the library’s website.
Board Recognition
Sandy Loberg was recognized for six years of service on the Library Board.
Security mirrors and signs
Moved by Paulson, seconded by Kasel to authorize the director to purchase one dome mirror up to three other security equipment devices. Motion carried unanimously.
External hard drive
Moved by Schoenike, seconded by Paulson to authorize the director to purchase necessary technology equipment for computer data backups. Motion carried unanimously.
Revise Board Timeline
Discussed revising the Board Timeline as presented by Director Mitchell with the addition of reviewing chapters in the DPI’s Trustee Handbook several times each year.
Review and update Technology Plan
Moved by Paulson, seconded by Kasel to approve the revised Administrative Policy 2008-2012 Technology Plan as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
OWLSnet Wireless Internet Access Page
Director Mitchell reviewed recent changes in citizens’ use of the wireless Internet system.
Moved by Kasel, seconded by Paulson to adjourn at 5:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.