Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met Jan. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order
President called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Ary Anderson, Stephen Peterson, Jim Russell, Kathy Vroman Stephanie Walden, Ruth Novosad
Others Present: Amy Dunham, Jeanne Hamilton
Absent: Patti Salch
III. Introductions
There were no introductions.
IV. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
V. President’s Report
President Novosad contacted the First State Bank and informed them of the non-renewal of the CD. Ruth picked up the check and delivered it to Morton Community Bank to deposit in the GPPLD account. Then she dropped off the deposit ticket to Kathy Jeakins, Business Office Manager.
VI. Approval of Minutes
A. December 14, 2022:
Hearing no objections, the minutes were approved as distributed.
VII. Staff Reports
A. Director’s Report: Jeanne Hamilton, Library Director, shared a presentation of the furniture planned for the new library.
B. Circulation and Outreach Report: Jeanne shared a report from Colleen Shaw, Circulation and Outreach Services Manager. Colleen and staff member Michelle will be participating in “Night In A Car” on February 4, 2023 to bring awareness to the issues of the homeless population.
C. Financial Report: Jeanne shared a report from Kathy Jeakins, Business Manager. Expenditures and Revenues through the end of December should be at 50%. Expenses are just under 50%, so that is good. The final Property Tax distribution for 2022 is reflected in the report. The next distribution should occur in May. The Annual Financial Report did appear in the Pantagraph on December 30, 2022, as required. Kathy also sent the Certification of Publication to the County as required.
VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Update on Annexations:
Ruth shared that the second initial hearing is tomorrow, January 19, 2023. Ruth sent the link for the Zoom Hearing. Discussion was held on the process, ongoing concerns, and the effect on GPPLD.
IX. New Business
A. Decennial Committee on Local Government Efficiency Act:
Jeanne shared that every ten years, the Board must form a committee to review the government units, statutes, ordinances, etc. The Committee must include all Trustees and two residents who reside in the GPPLD. Ruth asked the Trustees to think of recommendations for the two residents and send them to her. A future agenda will include the Appointment of Committee Members.
B. 2022 Use Data Summary:
Jim Russell reported on the 2022 Bookmobile Visitor Counts. Discussion was held on ways to use this data to improve services to all of GPPLD. This topic will be included on the February meeting agenda for continued discussion.
X. Comments from Board Trustees
The GPPLD Trustees asked about the BPL Board’s Strategic Plan and how GPPLD can collaborate with them on achieving goals for the upcoming year. Jeanne suggested that the March 2023 meeting may be a good time to start talking about the Strategic Plan and how to work with the BPL Board.
XI. Reminder
Next Board Meeting is February 15, 2023
XII. Adjournment
President Novosad adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
https://www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/sites/default/files/content/minutes/2.%20January%2019%202023%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf
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