11/17/2014-Library Board-Minutes-Regular
Sanger Library Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
November 17, 2014
Opening
The regular meeting of the Sanger Library Board Meeting was called to order at 7:14
p.m. on November 17, 2014 in the library meeting room by the Chair, Suzanne Sears.
Present
Members in attendance were Elizabeth Dunn, Kandyce LaFleur, Kerry Baldwin, Chair
Suzanne Sears, Alternate Ronnita Jensen, and Library Director Audrey Tolle.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting on August 25th, 2014 were presented. Elizabeth
moved for approval, seconded by Suzanne and approved.
New Business
1. New Board Member Kandyce LaFleur and Alternate Ronnita Jensen were
welcomed and introduced.
Library Directors Report
1. Audrey and the board reviewed and discussed responses and procedures
pertaining to disaster prevention including alarm systems, building maintenance,
and the restoration and inspection of piping to code.
2. Security and expansion issues were discussed pertaining to obtaining and
installing cameras for external and internal use.
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3. The library was closed Sept. 29 thru Oct. 1 for installation of the Tocker grant
furniture including lounge seating, tablet arm chairs, study tables and the
circulation desk. Computer tables, shelving components, and additional seating
for the teen and children’s areas were also delivered and installed.
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4. The Open House was held October 21 from 2:00 – 6:00 and was well attended
and received. Highlights included the new window mural and an Art Show by
students of Sanger High School. An excellent demonstration of 3D printing was
conducted by Paula Waak, Director of the Saginaw library, and refreshments were
provided by Friends of the Library.
5. Two new electronic services have been added, a 4 year contract for Overdrive
that provides E-Books and downloadable audiobooks, and a music service called
Freegal that features downloading from the Sony catalog.
6. Other recent Library programs included:
“Laughter Yoga” session with Anita Washburn on 10/23
o The SafeSpook program for Halloween (staying open an hour later for it on
Fri.)
o Preschool story time, trying it on Friday mornings at 10:00.
o Continuation of adult book club and knitting and crochet groups.
7. A new Library Assistant, Jeanne McKenney has been hired.
Approved Meeting Room Policy
1. There was further discussion of the meeting room policy. Key items discussed
were possible fees relating to clean-up after various usages that might require
more than usual efforts, and the requirement of an adult chaperone listed on the
application to be present in the meeting room during usage to help maintain
appropriate behavior.
Updating of Long Range and Technology Plans
1. There was a preliminary discussion of how the library’s new Long Range Plan
for 2016-20 and accompanying technology plan will be approached, with copies
of the current plan provided. It was noted that the new plan should be created by
the beginning of the 2016 fiscal year.
Survey Results
1. Discussion of the results of the programming and renovation surveys were tabled
until the next Board meeting, so moved by Elizabeth, seconded by Kandyce and
unanimously approved.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. by the Chair, Suzanne Sears. The next general
meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on February 9, 2015, in the Sanger Library Meeting Room.
Minutes submitted by: Kerry A. Baldwin - Secretary
Approved by: Audrey Tolle – Library Director