Report_Library Board of Trustees 1 22 15 Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Library Board of Trustees Update
From the Meering ofJanuary 22, 2015
Present: Mike Willis, President; Jenny Weiss, Vice President; Dan Boice,
Secretary, and Trustees, John Anderson-Bricker, Paula Connors, Patty
Poggemiller, and Jon Trotter
• December marked 50% of the fiscal year lapsed. Expenditures were at
48% and revenue collected at 48% of projections.
• Although check outs of library material was down in December, the
number of library visits increased and was 10% higher than December of
last year.
• Discussion was held regarding the RFID project and the vendor
Bibliotecha. The Board will postpone any further discussion or action until
their next meeting pending Bibliotecha's work during this timeframe to
resolve outstanding issues.
• The Board of Trustees identified the next steps in establishing west side
library service. The space will be convenient for west-side residents, with
ample parking. Properties were reviewed that are currently available for
lease with a decision to look at one and gather more information about a
second. No city money is involved in this project; trust fund money from a
bequest that is earmarked for expansion of library services will be used to
fund everything, including staff, for three years. If this project is successful
and citizens want it long-term, we will pursue a community-based funding
model for continued support (which is outside the City and its tax
appropriation).
• Six architectural firms were reviewed. Following reference checks,
architects from four of the firms will interview with the Library Board of
Trustees prior to their February meeting.
• A draft of a Public Relations policy was reviewed and discussed. The
Board tabled the policy so that a Marketing policy can also be drafted.
The Relations Committee will work on this prior to the next Board meeting.
Library Board of Trustees
Mike Willis, Board President Susan Henricks, Director
Jenny Weiss, Vice President
Dan Boice, Board Secretary
John Anderson-Bricker
Paula Connors
Patty Poggemiller
Jon Trotter