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MEETING MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD – AUGUST 3, 2009
President, Dorothy Ahlgren, called the meeting to order at 4:10 PM in the EOC meeting room of
the Court House. Other members present were Sandy Lorenz, Sandra Weix, Connie Binkowski,
and Tom Gunderson. Members absent were Paul Barkla and Charlie Cassler. Librarian, Joanne
Baier, was also present.
The March meeting minutes were approved on a motion from Gunderson and Binkowski. The
treasurer’s report was approved on a motion from Weix and Lorenz.
Joanne explained the 2010 budget proposal in detail with no action taken. The librarian’s report
included an update on the conversion of the computer records to the IFLS’ MORE automated
catalog.
Earlier today, Joanne met with the Administrative Specialist, Sandra Langer, per County Board
chair, Paul Barkla’s, request. Due to the Librarian’s retirement, the Library Board needs to make
a recommendation regarding that position as well as the Board’s intention for the future of the
library service.
The PCLB has been discussing and considering both issues since Joanne announced her
intentions last year. The discussion continued this afternoon with specifics forthcoming and
Joanne was directed to outline these in papers addressed to the Finance & Personnel (F&P)
committee. Prior to their distribution, Joanne will mail a draft to the PCLB for input. The PCLB
will then hold a special meeting on Monday August 24 – at 3:30 PM – in the EOC room to take
action on the papers.
Gunderson gave a brief update of activities at the System level and reports from the public
library representatives were also heard. Many activities abound at the libraries during the
summer months.
Future agenda items include the PCLB’s recommendation to the F&P committee. Meeting
adjourned at 5:05 PM.
Next meeting: NOTE TIME CHANGE****
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 – 3:30 PM – EOC MEETING ROOM – COURT HOUSE.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Baier, Librarian
APPROVED 8/24/09