Minutes December 10, 2009

Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees

Present: Kathy Agnew, Susie Mosness, Linda Larson, Dale Garrett, Betty Streeter, and Jacque Scott

Motion made by Trustee Garrett to approve minutes from November meeting, seconded by Vice-Chair Mosness all in favor.

All members of the board will look over revised internet policy, suggestions from other libraries in their packets and be prepared to vote at the next meeting. Policy revision will be listed on the Agenda for next meeting, then posted on website and in library when approved.

The CRF has paid the $11,681.17 that remained on the bank loan.

Maintenance report from Linda Larson: City crew will be responsible for snow removal and lawn maintenance only. City crew is not qualified for most building maintenance. Mayor Taylor suggested that the list of maintenance items be prioritized and then accomplished with the maintenance budget. The McLeod doors could possibly be stained and varnished by the city crew in the Spring.

Kate and Jacque will get bids for the following: Patching and painting, cement work, and window maintenance.

New business

Citizen complaint: Kathy read the complaint by Judy Phariss. It was decided by the board that we would continue to look for someone responsible for Mr. Sukaup. Susie would inquire at her Mental Health Governing Board meeting. We will pursue the best way to handle such situations.

Supreme Court ruling: The board has always known it is responsible for setting library wages with regard for budget restrictions.

Partners in Learning: Kathy Lopicolo approached Kate about having Brandon Fossum as a work study student. The Board thinks it would be a wonderful idea and completely up to the Library Director.

Director’s report was read.

Next meeting January 14^th, 2010