MINUTES
August 17, 2016 at 4:30pm
East Lansing Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Conference Room
950 Abbot Rd.
1) Call to Order
Smith called the meeting to order at 4:32pm.
2) Roll Call
A) Introduction of new Trustee Amy Zaagman
Smith introduced new Trustee Amy Zaagman. All Trustees were present. Also present were Sharon Castle from Castle & Associates, Friends President Maureen McCabe-Power and Director Kristin Shelley. City Council Liaison Erik Altmann arrived at 4:40pm.
3) Opening
A) Approval of July 20, 2016 Meeting #1 Minutes
Wilkinson moved to approve the July 20, 2016 Meeting #1 Minutes.
Cervenak seconded.
All in favor.
Motion carried.
B) Approval of July 20, 2016 Meeting #2 Minutes
Cervenak moved to approve the July 20, 2016 Meeting #2 Minutes.
Dodgson seconded.
All in favor.
Motion carried.
C) Approval of Current Meeting Agenda
Dodgson moved to approve the current meeting agenda.
Cervenak seconded.
All in favor.
Motion carried.
4) Communications
A) Audience: none
B) Written Correspondence: none
5) Reports
A) City Council Liaison Report
Altmann provided an update on the Citizen Innovation and Technology Panel. Discussion included:
• Size of panel
• Role of Library
B) Friends of the East Lansing Public Library Report
McCabe-Power provided a report on:
• Big used book sale and reception in October
• Paper Gator bins located at All Saints Episcopal Church, Eastminster Presbyterian Church and St. Thomas Aquinas
• Annual sales comparison to prior years
C) Feasibility Study Report from Castle & Associates
Castle gave a report on the Feasibility Study she completed.
6) Old Business
A) Construction update
Shelley provided a construction update. Discussion included:
• VIP Tour
• Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration
7) New Business: none
8) Library Reports
A) BEA Report
Collections and Technical Services Librarian Amber Laude provided a written report on her attendance at the Book Expo America conference.
B) Financial Report
Shelley provided a year-to-date financial report.
C) Director’s Report
Shelley provided a written director’s report. Discussion included the popular Summer Reading events held in July.
D) President’s Report: none
9) Announcements
Shelley reminded the board of the upcoming One Book, One Community events.
10) Adjournment
Wilkinson moved to adjourn the meeting.
Zaagman seconded.
All in favor.
Motion carried.
Smith adjourned the meeting at 5:43pm.
