McLean County Times

Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met May 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. Call to Order

President Ruth Novosad called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

II. Roll Call

Trustees Present: Ary Anderson, Jim Russell, Patti Salch, Kathy Vroman, Stephanie Walden, Ruth Novosad

Trustees Absent: Stephen Peterson

Others Present: Amy Dunham, Jeanne Hamilton, Kathy Jeakins

III. Introductions

There were no introductions.

IV. Public Comment

There was no public comment.

V. President’s Report

President Ruth Novosad reported that she visited the First State Bank on May 9 and picked up the check from closing the Certificate of Deposit. She then delivered the check directly to the Community Bank of Morton and deposited approximately $85,115 into GPPLD’s checking account.

VI. Approval of Minutes

A. April 20, 2022:

Hearing no objections, the minutes were approved as distributed.

VII. Staff Reports

A. Director’s Report: Jeanne Hamilton, Library Director, shared that Baird Asset Management purchased our municipal bond. The funds are expected to arrive next week. The pre-construction phase is underway. Scheduled activities include moving utilities. At the BPL Board meeting on May 17, 2022, the Board rejected the moving bids, instead switching to a plan of staff packing items intended for storage and revisiting quotes for moving and storage. This packed portion of the collection will not be available for 15 to 16 months. Jeanne confirmed the printing and delivery plans for providing summer reading logs to K-6 students in the Tri-Valley School District. Jeanne also shared a patron compliment.

B. Outreach Report: Jeanne Hamilton, Library Director, shared the Outreach report . The Bookmobile visited several schools recently. This includes Cedar Ridge Elementary School which has Golden Prairie children who attend. Jeanne passed along news that the night after the Bookmobile visit to Cedar Ridge, some of the children visited a nearby Bookmobile stop.

C. Financial Report: Kathy Jeakins, Business Manager, provided the reports in the Board packet. There has been minimal activity recently. Property Tax funds should be arriving next month. Kathy offered to answer any questions.

VIII. New Business

A. Review and Approve FY 23 Meeting Dates

Discussion was held about changing the December 21, 2022, meeting date to December 14, 2002, to accommodate the holiday season.

Stephanie Walden Moved, Ary Anderson Seconded, To Approve The FY 23 Board Of Trustee Meeting Dates Of The Golden Prairie Public Library District, As Amended Regarding The Change Of The December Meeting Date To December 14, 2022.

Yays: Ary Anderson, Jim Russell, Patti Salch, Kathy Vroman, Stephanie Walden, Ruth Novosad

Nays: None

Absent: Stephen Peterson

The Motion Carried Unanimously.

IX. Old Business

A. Census Data Summary – Jim Russell

Board Trustee Jim Russell shared a report regarding the census data from the GPPLD’s boundaries. Here are the major points he shared:

• Jim included comparisons of the GPPLD communities as well as a comparison to the City of Bloomington.

• The age of the population in each GPPLD community as well as household size and age ranges are significant.

• Jim proceeded to explain how the data from the report could be used by GPPLD to provide improved services to our patrons. For instance, adding books in a language that is spoken in the homes each specific community and/or Bookmobile stop. Dale Township has 1.2% percent whose primary language is an Asian Pacific language. Bookmobile offerings could include books in that language.

• Jim provided an additional handout that showed the consistent decline of population in all the GPPLD communities.

• Jim also provided information on length of drive, cost of fuel, age of patron (does not drive). 

• Jim requested time on the agenda of the June meeting to further discuss this topic as well as ways the GPPLD can use the data to improve service to our communities.

X. Comments from Trustees

A. Patti Salch would like to have the GPPLD book bags be handed out on the Bookmobile at the GPPLD stops. Jeanne will speak to Colleen about adding the GPPLD book bags to the bookmobile at the GPPLD stops.

XI. Reminder:

A. Next Board Meeting is June 15, 2022.

XII. Adjournment

President Ruth Novosad adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m.

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