05-18-2020 Library Board Regular Meeting PacketLibrary Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Virtual
AGENDA
1.Call to Order
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska. The
requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone that wants
to find out what those are is welcome to read through them. The Library Board may vote to
go into Closed Session on any Agenda Item as allowed by State Law.
2.Roll Call & Introductions
Edward Meedel, President
Kelli Arens, Vice President
Tanya Hansen, Secretary
Benjamin Boeselager
Maria Lopez
Jaime Parr
Sara White
3.Public Participation
4.Approval of Minutes of April 20, 2020
5.Approval of Financial Reports
6.Approval of Bills Submitted - April 28, 2020 and May 12, 2020
7.Approval of Director's Report
8.Board Communications and Committee Reports
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9.Approval of Revision to Reduced Library Hours for Anticipated Re-opening and Authorizing
Library Director to Adjust Hours and Services as Needed Through Remainder of Fiscal Year
10.Approval of Suspension of Overdue Fines Until Further Notice
11.Approval of Designation of Ralph and Lorraine Laskowski Endowment Fund in City's 295
Fund for Children's Early Literacy Stations
12.Approval of Recommendations to Mayor Regarding Board Members' Expiring Terms
13.Consideration of Policies Currently in Committee
14.Next Meeting
15.Adjournment
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Public Participation
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to
reserve time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on
which you will be speaking.
Individuals may also request items for future library board meetings. If the issue can be handled
administratively, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a future meeting, notification
of the date will be given.
Staff Contact:
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Approval of Minutes of April 20, 2020
Staff Contact:
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
April 20, 2020
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Library Board of the Grand Island Public
Library was conducted via Zoom on Monday, April 20, 2020. Notice appeared in the Grand Island Independent
on April 16, 2020. A quorum present, President Ed Meedel called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The
following members were present: Tanya Hansen, Ben Boeselager, Sara White, Kelli Arens, Jaime Parr and Maria
Lopez. Also present were Library Director Steve Fosselman and Library Youth and Family Services Librarian
Celine Swan.
Open Meetings Law Notice: Provided by President Ed Meedel.
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Ben Boeselager, seconded by Kelli Arens, carried unanimously to accept for
filing the Minutes of the February 17, 2020 library board meeting.
REPORTS:
Approval of Financial Report: Motion by Ben Boeselager, seconded by Kelli Arens, carried unanimously to
accept for filing the February 2020 and March 2020 Financial Reports.
Approval of Bills Submitted: Motion by Ben Boeselager, seconded by Kelli Arens, carried unanimously to accept
for filing the February 25, 2020, March 10, 2020, and March 24, 2020 Bills Submitted.
Approval of Director’s Report: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to
accept for filing the Director’s Report.
Board Communications and Committee Reports: Nothing to report at this time.
Receipt of Mechanical Study: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Sara White, carried unanimously to accept
for filing the receipt of Mechanical Study.
Approval of Reduced Library Hours and Service Planning for Anticipated Re-opening: Motion by Tanya Hansen,
seconded by Jaime Parr, carried unanimously to accept for filing approval of Reduced Library Hours and Service
Planning for Anticipated Re-opening, pending any future changes. Alternative A was recommended and
approved:
Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday – Wednesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday - Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Discussion of Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget Process: Steve presented the initial plans and will keep the board
informed of budget developments.
Approval of Proposed Fees for Fiscal Year 2020-2021: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Kelli Arens,
carried unanimously to accept for filing the Proposed Fees for FY 2020-2021.
Approval of Strategic Planning Committee: President Ed Meedel recommends a Strategic Planning Process
Committee comprised of board members Maria Lopez and Sara White. They will report on progress on a
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replacement to the current GILIBRARY 2020 strategic plan. Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Kelli Arens,
carried unanimously to accept for filing for a Strategic Planning Committee comprised of Sara White and Maria
Lopez.
Discussion of Hall County Interlocal Agreement and Referral to Committee: The library/city has a one-year
agreement with Hall County in the amount of $25,000 expiring at the end of September 2020. Discussion was
held during City Council approval of this agreement about the need for increased funding from Hall County and
more involvement by City Legal in the process. Stacy Nonhof from City Legal can do a zoom meeting with the
committee.
Next Meeting: Monday, May 18, 2020 at 5:30 pm.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Tanya Hansen, Secretary
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item B2
Approval of Financial Reports
The reports of revenues and expenditures since the last board meeting are submitted as generated,
subject to City Finance Department journal entry changes.
Staff Contact:
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05/14/2020 13:44 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
mollym |FOR THE MONTH ENDED APRIL 2020 |glytdbud
LIBRARY REVENUES
FOR 2020 07
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
100 GENERAL FUND APPROP BUDGET YTD ACTUAL MTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10044301 LIBRARY _________________________________________
74350 COUNTY SHARE OF LIBRARY -25,000 -25,000 -16,250.00 .00 .00 -8,750.00 65.0%
74365 STATE GRANTS -7,107 -7,107 .00 .00 .00 -7,107.00 .0%
74576 COPY MACHINE USE FEES -11,000 -11,000 -5,993.45 -5.30 .00 -5,006.55 54.5%
74703 FINES AND PENALTIES -25,000 -25,000 -9,990.94 -69.90 .00 -15,009.06 40.0%
74725 NONRESIDENT CARD FEE -5,500 -5,500 -2,460.00 -60.00 .00 -3,040.00 44.7%
74795 OTHER REVENUE -14,000 -14,000 -5,245.97 -4,000.00 .00 -8,754.03 37.5%
TOTAL LIBRARY -87,607 -87,607 -39,940.36 -4,135.20 .00 -47,666.64 45.6%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND -87,607 -87,607 -39,940.36 -4,135.20 .00 -47,666.64 45.6%
TOTAL REVENUES -87,607 -87,607 -39,940.36 -4,135.20 .00 -47,666.64
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