Golden Prairie Public Library District Board of Trustees met April 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order
President Novosad called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Ary Anderson, Stephen Peterson, Jim Russell, Patti Salch, Kathy Vroman, Ruth Novosad
Others Present: Nan Goerlitz, Jeanne Hamilton, Kathy Jeakins
Absent: Stephanie Walden
III. Introductions
There were no introductions.
IV. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
V. President’s Report
President Novosad shared that she would report her items during Unfinished Business.
VI. Approval of Minutes
A. March 15, 2023
The minutes were approved as corrected.
VII. Staff Reports
A. Director’s Report: Jeanne Hamilton, Library Director, shared that population increases due to the Colonial Meadows and other areas that were added to the GPPLD tax rolls will increase the Per Capita Grant allotment this year. The population will increase to 8,252 people.
B. Circulation and Outreach Report: Jeanne shared Colleen Shaw, Circulation and Outreach Manager’s report. Bookmobile attendance could exceed the last 7 years of attendance highs. At the end of March, they were at 12,112 visitors. Highest in the last 7 years was in 2017 with 12,904. One of the Bookmobile drivers is resigning for personal reasons, so a new driver is being hired. Patti had a question about the appraisals for the artwork loan to the history museum. The Bloomington Public Library will loan two art pieces on a long-term basis. Part of the loan agreement lists appraised value, and the pieces were appraised at the library’s expense. The library is also donating two pieces that are valued under $1,000 to the museum.
C. Financial Report: The Financial Report was included in the packet, and Ruth entertained questions. Stephen asked about the $84K in checking and if at least some of that was intended for capital improvements. Jeanne shared that the expansion project is fully funded, but she is working with staff to identify areas where funds are still needed. She will share those details hopefully before June 2023.
VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Update on Annexations:
President Novosad shared that attorney Robert Porter filed an initial brief at the end of March, with responses due by April 7. Shortly before the deadline, the state’s attorney representing the County Assessor asked for a continuance. The new deadline for responses is April 20. GPPLD’s attorney has till May 4 to file a reply. The hearing is scheduled for May 17 at 9:00 a.m.
IX. New Business
A. Report Election Results
Election results from the April 4, 2023 Consolidated election were reviewed. Patti Salch, Ary Anderson, and Jim Russell were re-elected to the GPPLD Board of Trustees. Congratulations to Patti, Jim, and Ary.
B. Appoint Nominating Committee for Slate of Officers
The President appointed Stephanie Walden and Stephen Peterson to the Nominating Committee, with Stephanie as Chair.
X. Comments from Board Trustees
Patti asked if Colonial Meadows will get a Bookmobile stop. Jeanne stated the next cycle of review for stops is in August.
XI. Reminder
A. File Your Economic Statement of Interest
Ruth reminded everyone that these are due May 1. Ary commented that she had already submitted hers and was notified it was in review, but she hasn’t had an update since then. Jeanne indicated she would be notified of anyone who still needs to file closer to the due date, and she would communicate with those on the list.
B. Next Board Meeting is May 17, 2023
XII. Adjournment
President Novosad adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
https://www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/sites/default/files/content/minutes/April%2019%202023%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf
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