Belleville Public Library Board of Trustees met Jan. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I. Call to order and safety instructions: Board President Carol Keeley called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and reviewed directions for evacuation and/or safety concerns with all present.
Present: Andy Gaa
Mary Karban
Carol Keeley
Rhonda Ross
Helen Thompson
Excused: Catherine Kreher
Mary Smith
Victoria Weygandt
Also present: Leander Spearman, Library Director and Angela Riley, Library Part-Time Administrative Assistant.
II. Public Comments: None
III. Approval of Minutes: Corrections to motions in the December minutes were discussed. Helen Thompson moved to accept minutes of the December 2017 Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Mary Karban. Minutes were approved.
IV. Policy: Sexual Harassment Policy: The motion was moved by Rhonda Ross and seconded by Andy Gaa to follow the Sexual Harassment Policy of the City of Belleville. Motion carried.
V. Property, Equipment and Services: Leander Spearman reported that due to the stagnated and/or declining State Budget, our budget-cuts and service restrictions are temporary in effectiveness. Implementing fee-based services is a good recovery method. He is reviewing the following possibilities:
Passports (Issue)
Cookbook Project
Live-Scan Fingerprint (TSA Screening, Child Identity, Firearms Permits, Background Checks etc.). They will provide equipment and training. We will need at least 6 trained staff members.
Event Space (Parties etc.) Expenses and Liability may be too costly
VI. Personnel/Legal: Leander Spearman reported that the current Union Contract expires on April 30, 2018. The goal is to have the new contract done before the current one expires. It was decided that Mary Karban and Helen Thompson would represent the Board and accompany Leander Spearman to the negotiating meetings.
VII. Finance: Claims were presented for approval. Rhonda Ross moved the motion to approve claims to be paid and Helen Thompson seconded. Claims were approved
VIII. Fundraising/Foundations/Promotion/Marketing:
IX. Library Reports: Enclosed with information packets
X. Old Business: Leander Spearman reported that the new Website is about 90% complete. It should be done in about a week. The new site has a clean look and is more user-friendly.
XI. New Business: None
XII. Closed Session:
XIII. Adjourn: Motion was made by Rhonda Ross and seconded by Mary Karban to adjourn.
Motion carried. The January meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
http://www.belleville.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01112018-1617
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