LIBRARY BOARD MEETING - JAN 26, 2023 - UPDATED VERSION WITH MINUTES
Virtual Meeting: https://meet.google.com/ddo-xbmw-wko?hs=122&authuser=0
January 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM
MINUTES
5:32 pm CALL TO ORDER
5:35 pm ROLL CALL
- Perkins, Chamberlain, Schulte, Ramsay, McDonald, Cody, Podmore, Haun-Storland, Kelly Mike Green, Heather Lynn present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes: Library Board Budget Meeting - Oct 20, 2022 - Attached Version Approved by Unanimous Consent
PUBLIC COMMENT
5:40 pm BUSINESS/ACTION
2. 2023 Library Board Elections by Unanimous Consent:
- Chair: Ramona Chamberlain
- Vice Chair: Tim Schulte
- Secretary: Marjorie Haun-Storland 1/26/23 meeting
The Secretary position will be filled by various board members on a rotating basis per unanimous consent of Board
3. Library Board Letter of Interest: Kelly Mike Green from La Sal
- Motion was made and seconded to refer Kelly Mike Green to County Commission for approval to County Library Board
4. Library Board Letter of Interest: Heather Lynn from La Sal
- Motion was made and seconded to refer Heather Lynn to County Commission for approval to County Library Board
5. Library Board Letter of Interest: Marlene Huckabay from Spanish Valley
- Marlene Huckabay did not attend
6. 2023 Trustee Training
- Heidi Fendrick of ULA presented an overview training for new trustees regarding laws, regulations, ethical responsibilities, etc.
7. CLEF Grant for Approval
- Motion was made, seconded and approved with unanimous consent for Library Director to go forward with CLEF fund expenditures
8. Exploring Monument Valley Community Center Partnership
- Discussion regarding providing materials, training, etc. to Monument Valley Community Center Library, reestablishment of County Library presence in Monument Valley, invitation to zoom meeting with Library Director and Samantha Holliday on Monday, January 30 at 1:30 pm. Board members were unanimous in encouraging further exploration of partnership and what can be done to help the MV Community Center Library.
9. UETN E-Rate for La Sal Library for Fiber Optics
- Discussion about benefits of providing fiber optic Internet to La Sal branch which currently uses SJSD Wi-Fi. Deal would include all service costs being covered by UETN until June of 2028 with no contractual obligations should branch close prior to that time. Possible similar deal discussed for Blanding branch which is also currently using SJSD Wi-Fi. Board members unanimously approved going forward with the deal.
10. Blanding Branch Vending Machine
- Discussion about benefits and possible challenges presented by placing a dry foods vending machine in Blanding branch. Discussed were possible income stream, energy usage, litter issues, etc. Board approved further exploration of the idea.
7:05 pm LIBRARY DIRECTOR REPORT
11. Director Report by Nicole Perkins
- County Library System came in at 89% of budget for 2022. See attachments provided in meeting packet.
7:15 pm REPORTS FOR BLANDING, MONTICELLO AND SATELLITES
12. Assistant Library Director / Monticello Branch Report by Branch by Mikaela Ramsay
- See attachments provided in packet.
7:30 pm LIBRARY CHAIR REPORT
7:35 pm ADJOURN
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