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6. General Business: <br /> • 6.1 The Board acknowledged the Library Services Coordinator report in summary: <br /> • Authors Series was a success. Some of the Friends of the Library attended. <br /> • Friends of the Library elected new officers. <br /> • Friends of the Library Members are considering shelf reading. <br /> • The City has a new ticketing system allowing submission of work needed to be <br /> done/fixed by City Workers. The list is long. However, the City is working to <br /> identify and address repairs inside and outside of the Library. For example, light <br /> fixtures and the handicap access button to open the main entrance door is slow <br /> to open. It was determined that the button's motor needs to be replaced. <br /> • Fireplace is not working properly. <br /> Discussion: Yes, there is a note stating the Fire Place is Out of Order. <br /> Yes, the gas is turned off. Mayor John shared the fireplace history. It will be <br /> very costly to repair and the repair person is located in Canada. Board <br /> Members questioned how often is it used? What is the benefit other than <br /> ascetic? William asked if the Board would consider exploring options of how best <br /> to address the fireplace. <br /> Mary Eberley MOVED AND Jayne Dietz SECONDED for Library Service <br /> Coordinator Will to explore options of how to retro-fit or replace current fireplace <br /> with a fixture or painting, with no additional money to be spent on fireplace <br /> repairs. Motion passed 4-0. <br /> Mary Eberley moved and Jayne Dietz seconded an amendment to <br /> permanently shut-off to gas-line for fireplace. Motion passed 4-0 <br /> • There has been comments about the paver repair. William has shared it is a <br /> temporary fix and will be addressed in the near future. Mayor John shared that <br /> William should share with grounds how people are viewing the tar repairs to the <br /> pavers. It is ok not to have the names of people voicing opinion. <br /> 6.2 The Board acknowledged the Patron Services Supervisors Report— Brandi Canter: <br /> a. Interim Director, Karen Pundsack is still in place. Great River Board is exploring how <br /> best to move forward on Director Search. <br /> b. Great River Board has approved a budget that is workable. Leadership is charged to <br /> make decision how to fill the holes. A leadership team meeting is scheduled for <br /> Wednesday September 24, 2014 to focus on budget. <br /> c. Another person at the administrative level is leaving to be a Librarian in Savage. <br /> This not only reduces staff but will add to remaining staffs work responsibilities. <br /> d. Currently there is an investigation as to what should be done about Credit Cards, i.e. <br /> purchasing scanner machines which are expensive...only can take swiping of cards. <br /> Note: Elk River has express checks. <br /> e. Question: How many are employed at Great River? Approximately 230-45 Staff <br /> and there are 32 Facilities. <br /> f. Brandi will bring extra copies of the 2013 Great River Annual Report to Board <br /> Members. Chairperson, Jayne has 1 copy. <br /> 10/20/2016 2 <br />