Board of Library Trustees
Previous Board Meeting's Minutes:
Board Meeting Minutes – March 25, 2008
Attending: Allan Thoreson, Maureen Lyons, Sue Fink, Barbara Burt, Karen Elder, Tom Colbert, Glenn Ytzen, Carole Winkleblack, Brett Walker (Story Construction)
The President called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
1. The minutes of the February 26, 2008 were considered. It was noted that the gift of a magnifier was made by the Marshalltown Noon Lions Club. The minutes were approved with this amendment.
2. Brett reported on the cost summary for the new building and all bills, both building and regular operating expenditures, were reviewed. Karen motioned approval of the bills and Barbara seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The bills will be paid.
3. Brett gave the new library construction report. The roof is nearing completion. After tomorrow, everything should be complete on roof except entryways and lobby. The building will soon be enclosed on three sides, and the last slab of inside concrete should be laid in the next three weeks. Construction is still about four weeks behind.
4. The City has sold the $5 million in bonds for the new building at a rate of 3.815276%. The City Finance Director was pleased with the rate.
5. The Furnishings Committee has been assembled and will include Maureen Lyons, Janelle Carter, Marilyn Dodd, Carole Winkleblack, Sandy Gowdy, Philip Kuhlman, and Alison Hammel.
6. A discussion was held concerning the proposed changes to library hours. Maureen moved to approve the new hours, and Tom seconded the motion. Motion was approved unanimously.
7. The Friends of the Library book sale will be held April 11, 12, and 13 in the Memorial Coliseum.
8. Allan and Carole reported on the “Turning the Page” Gates Foundation workshop they and Sandy Gowdy recently attended. The workshop dealt with fundraising and the use of technology in the library. A valuable tool given out at the workshop was a format for fundraising and grant efforts.
9. Sue Fink congratulated the library on the assistance that was received for the Battle of the Books workshops that were held in for Lenihan and MACS schools.
The meeting was adjourned by the Board President, Allan Thoreson, at 5:40 pm
Past Board meeting minutes are available by request at the Marshalltown Public Library.
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