MINUTES OF September 17, 2014 MEETING

OF THE CARLISLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Members present: Sherry Amos, Marilyn Goodhue, Duane Johnson, Melody Kirk, Carol Murphy. Also in attendance Stacy Goodhue, Kathy Spratt

Marilyn called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM.

Minutes of August 2014 meeting were read. Motion made by Melody to approve the minutes. Seconded by Duane. Motion carried.

Director’s Financial Report

  • Total money to City Hall from the library for August 2014: $87.50

for faxes: $81.50 Earbuds: $6.00 from replacements: 0.00

  • Total Money to Friends of the Library for August 2014: $183.80

from printer/copier: $183.80 memorials/donations: $0

Action on Bills:

  1. Amazon……………………………….…$ 331.40 (books/audio books)
  2. Baker & Taylor………………………….$ 234.09 (books)
  3. Center Point Large Print………………...$ 88.68 (books)
  4. Credit Card (for approval)…………….…$ 913.41(conference and hotel, magazines,books, postage, software renewal, office supplies, refrigerator)
  5. Demco……………………………….…...$ 65.81 (address and covering stamps)
  6. Dollar General………………………..…..$ 49.47 (cleaning and program supplies)
  7. Indoff…………………………………….$ 94.21 (printer ink)
  8. Iowa Library Services…………………….$ 733.60 (online resources)
  9. Library Store…………………………...…$ 311.83 (security mirror, covering supplies, ear buds)
  10. Reader’s Digest…………………………..$ 20.00 (large print books)
  11. Recorded Books…………………………..$ 75.57 (audio books)
  12. Record Herald…………………………….$ 31.94 (newspaper)
  13. School Library Journal………………… .$ 81.99 (professional magazine subscrip)
  14. Two Rivers Glass & Door………………...$ 824.00 (front door repair)
  15. UPS……………………………………….$20.39 (postage to send back broken computer)

Total Bills………………………. $3876.39

Motion to pay bills as presented made by Sherry. Seconded by Duane. Motion carried.

Public Presentation to/or Discussion with Board

none

Progress and Service Reports

Kathy gave progress and stats- Operation Backpack, Craft time, Teen Murder Night.

Stacy- Annual Report is finished, will be presented next meeting

Committee Reports

none

Foundation Report

Joint Board Meeting will be held on 10/2 at 8pm at the Goodhue Farm. The Consultant for the feasibility study will be giving his findings that day. Foundation will meet at 7:30pm with Library Board joining at 8pm

Unfinished Business

none

New Business

Present new hire- Bryce Carse for part time library aide. 15 hours a week. $9.00/hour.Begins 9/23.

Motion to hire made by Melody. Seconded by Carol. Motion carried.

2nd phone line will be installed on 9/19

Communications

None

Upcoming Events

9/19 6:30pm Stuffed Animal Sleepover

9/29-10/3 Warren County 4H display

10/6 City Week- vote for library display in City Hall

10/9 next Board Meeting

10/11 9am Library Foundation Run

10/24-25 Book Sale

10/25 Pumpkinfest- Haunted House

10/28 1pm Iowa Author, Lisa McCann- IA in the Prohibition

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn made by Melody at 8pm. Seconded by Carol. Motion carried.