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ELK RIVER LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES Eleanor Holm, Chair present Leslie Anderson, Vice Chair present Geraldine Graham, Secretary present Joanne Jacobs absent Also present: Mick Stoffers, Librarian Meeting was called to order at 6:40pm by Eleanor Holm. It was determined that a Quorum was present. August 28, 2001 Action re: Minutes of July 24, 2001 meeting: A motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Holm to approve minutes of July 24, 2001 meeting. Approved unanimously. Action re: Minutes of March 27, 2001 meeting: A motion was made by Holm and seconded by Anderson to approve minutes of March 27, 2001 meeting. (Note: this action had been previously delayed due to canceled meetings or lack of quorum.) Approved unanimously. Correspondence: None. There were no suggestions from the public suggestion box. Treasurer's Report of)uly 31, 2001: A motion was made by Graham, seconded by Anderson to approve Treasurer's Report of July 31, 2001. Approved unanimously. Librarian's report by Mick Stoffers: Old Business: Re: Painting of exterior trim -Stoffers has again called Steve Greene to secure a date for him to start this project, but was unable to reach him. The board expressed concern that the painting season is almost gone and that if Greene cannot be reached soon, an alternate painter should be contacted. Re: Motion detectors - Andy's Electric had told us that the library was on its schedule, but Stoffers has had no contact yet. She will re-contact them to confirm a date for this work to be done. Re: Open position on Board -Stoffers received a written letter from Hangaard confirming his verbal resignation from the Board. This open position will be advertised in the City Newsletter. Stoffers encouraged all Board members to recruit potential members. New Business: The Reader-Printer -The print cartridge has been used up, and Stoffers has ordered a replacement, which costs approx. $150. She will check the availability of generic brand cartridges which may be less expensive. Graham suggested Stoffers double check the reader-printer's manual or talk with a customer service rep about whether a generic cartridge is recommended. With computer printers, some generic brand cartridges gum up the print head. Library Grounds Upkeep -Stoffers received a complaint from one of the library's neighbors that weeds from the library grounds were spreading into the neighbor's yard. Stoffers will call Public Works to request weed spraying. The Board expressed concerns that this spraying should be done as soon as possible, because maintaining good rapport with