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Library Board of Trustees Update
From the Meeting ofJune 23, 2016
Present: Jenny Weiss President; Patty Poggemiller, Vice President; Angela
Allred, Secretary; Paula Connors, Pat Maddux, Jon Trotter, and Mike Willis
• The end of May marked 91 % of the fiscal year lapsing. Expenditures were at
89%. Revenue collected is at 93% of projections. Revenue is estimated to
come in under projections for FY 2016. This is because we have implemented
an early intervention program for the collection of fines and fees with the
collection agency, Unique Management. Reminding people early and at lower
dollar amounts results in greater success for the return of materials, but does
lower the total collected for fines and fees. The operating budget is expected
to come in under budget and will more than compensate for decreased
revenue, which is expected to fall short around $4,000.
• During the first week of the summer reading program 1 ,456 children and 254
teens registered. The Youth Services Activity is involved in several outreach
programs as well, such as the Summer Reading Academy in partnership with
the Dubuque Community School District and other organizations.
• The maker space project was approved to move forward after the Board
reviewed bids and the Operations Committee met with Mr. Ron Richard of Tri-
Con Construction. Presently the schedule has the project completing on
October 10. The Iowa Library Association Conference Reception is planned
for October 12. The schedule must be watched very closely.
• Personnel update: There is a vacancy in Administration for a part-time
secretary. We will advertise for a Confidential Account Clerk rather than a
secretary as this better describes the position. Scott Schlichte has been hired
as I.T. Supervisor filling a vacancy that occurred when Jason Burds accepted
a position in City Information Services. Andrew Fuerste-Henry is moving out
of state in mid-July and the recruitment process for this upcoming vacancy is
taking place presently.
• The Library Board of Trustees reviewed and approved two new policies
covering: Interlibrary Loan and Lost and Found, as well as two existing
policies that have been updated: Listening/Viewing and Patron Behavior.
Library Board of Trustees
Jenny Weiss, Board President Susan Henricks, Director
Angela Allred, Board Secretary
Paula Connors
Pat Maddux
Patty Poggemiller
Jon Trotter
Mike Willis