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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 11-14 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 1177 N. Idaho Road Regular Meeting November 14, 2013 A. Call to Order A regular meeting of The Board of Trustees of Apache Junction Public Library was held November 14, 2013, at 6:31 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. B. Roll Call Present Don Breiland Todd Cousins Rhonda Jackson Robert Mayo Randy Mullen Theresa Nesser Loretta Nielsen Absent Staff: Spencer Paden, Library Director Sancie Lee -Brown, Administrative Assistant C. Acceptance of Agenda: D. Acceptance of Minutes for October 10, 2013 Regular Meeting. The question of accepting the agenda for the November 14, 2013, regular Meeting was placed before the Board. Rhonda Jackson made a motion to accept the agenda with a change to move Item 1.1 right after Item D. Todd Cousins seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. The question of accepting the minutes for the October 10, 2013 regular Meeting was placed before the Board. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 2 1.1 Welcome new Library Board Member. E. Call to the Public: F. Correspondence and Communications: G. Librarian's Report: Rhonda Jackson made a motion to accept the minutes. Theresa Nesser seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. Welcome Don Breiland. Don has lived in Apache Junction for over 4 years. He is married with 3 children and works at SRP.He is looking forward to volunteering on the Library Board. None. None. There were no questions regarding the monthly reports. Spencer talked about some of the grant funded programs at the library.Our 3d printer is currently awaiting a part and our 3 rd van is undergoing maintenance. Also in the works is something called the "Toybrary." The Toybrary will have learning toys that parents/children can check out. Spencer also discussed the Culture Pass. The Culture Pass gives library users free admission for two people at participating museums and other organizations. Passes are available on.a first come, first served basis; they will not allow renewals or holds to be placed on them. Other limitations apply. The Superstition City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 3 Mountain Museum has been added to the Culture Pass Program. We will be partnering with them and doing advertising and displays in the Library. H. Old Business None. I. New Business 2.Election of Officers Rhonda Jackson made a motion to nominate Randy Mullen for office of President. Theresa Nesser seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. 3.Monthly Library Board Meetings. A motion was made by Todd Cousins to hold the office of Vice President. Robert Mayo seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. Loretta Nielsen made a motion to nominate Theresa Nesser for office of Secretary. Robert Mayo seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. Rhonda Jackson would like to request that the Library Board meet at least every other month. Spencer discussed that he tries to be very careful not to waste Library Board member's time. The City Attorney has indicated that if there is nothing on the agenda except the Librarian's Report that there can be no discussion City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 4 J. Requests for future agenda items. K. Adjournment: about anything else.Theresa Nesser commented that the meetings should be conducted on an "as needed" basis. Loretta Nielsen commented that if there is nothing to offer then there is no need to meet but they would like to continue to be notified. Robert Mayo commented that there is no reason to meet unless something is on the agenda to discuss. Spencer mentioned that he hopes that everyone feels comfortable to contact staff if they have something to discuss. Randy Mullen pointed out that if meetings were made every other month that it could cause potential issues if there was no quorum for that meeting pushing it to the next month. Todd Cousins commented that he was happy with the way things have been going. After hearing Library Board member comments Rhonda stated that she is ok with the consensus to continue on as we have been doing. Update on Culture Pass. Angel Tree. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.