Marshalltown Public Library

Board of Library Trustees

Board Meeting Minutes – July 27, 2010

Attending: Allan Thoreson, Glenn Ytzen, Karen Elder, Tom Colbert, Sue Fink, Carole Winkleblack, Barbara Burt, Randy Wetmore (City Administrator).

President called the meeting to order at 4:33.

Newly appointed City Administrator Randy Wetmore was introduced to the Board of Trustees.

Minutes of the June 22, 2010 were approved.

Glenn made a motion to approve the operating bills for the month. Tom seconded that motion and it was approved unanimously.

Agenda Items:

Library Director Selection Committee will begin meeting in August.
Carole reviewed the Utilities Snapshot of how the utilities compare to other months.
Closing on the house at 112 W. Linn St will be on Friday or Monday. The house will be used for the Lead Abatement Program. Insurance has been secured and will go into effect as soon as closing takes place. Utilities, insurance and mowing will be covered by the Lead Abatement Program.
The south meadow was discussed. Carole will be speaking with a couple of “experts” to see what should be done.
The winter hours will begin August 23rd coinciding with the beginning of the school year. This will extend the day until 8 pm instead of 7 pm. Usage for the year was discussed.
There was discussion concerning the Library Community Bulletin Board Policy. Tom made a motion to approve this policy. Karen seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
Library Director Evaluation was tabled until August; Carole is awaiting composite evaluations which Human Resources Director Nathan Stuckey is processing.
The announcement of job opening will be posted between August 15 and 30th.

Meeting concluded by Board President at 5:24 pm

Past Board meeting minutes are available by request at the Marshalltown Public Library.