HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-30-2010 LIBRARY MINUTES Caldwell Public Library _ _
Board Meeting ApPR�vEt� j
September 30, 2010 ��-�-�-� �-' �
Present: Joan Pemble, chair; Melissa Stringfield; Bonny Smith; Leona Manke; Elaine
Leppert, librarian; Rob Oates; City Council liaison
Meeting was called to order by Pemble, the Board Chair, at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes from the August meeting were approved without objection.
Bills of $ 71,515.61for August and $71,516.98 for September were approved for payment
without objection.
Business:
A. Water bottles in the library: Was approved to continue water bottles in the
library (Smith, Stringfield)
B. Debit and credit cards: Continued until next meeting
C. Non-resident fee: Approved to maintain current fees (Manke, Smith)
D. Children's department remodel--Seeking public input, such as a thematic
room (Caldwell's rich train history) Request will be presented to the Friends
of the Library to fund the remodel. Rostock's and other venues have been
asked to assist with the remodel. A lot of progress has been made.
E. Reconsideration of books A request regarding Stonewall.Iackson 's Black
Sunday School by Rickey Pittman as a book that revises Southern history
during the Civil War. Elaine has written a response that we agree should be
sent. A second request was consered
F. Broadband Stimulus Grant: We are still in the running.
Other business and announcements
A.. Remodel of rest rooms: Smith did some research Replace handle bars, add
baby_changing stations in both restrooms, mirrors need to be relocated, one of the
men's room urinals needs to be lowered. Has requested bids some several
companies. Need to paint the brick with a washable paint to keep it more
sanitary.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Next meeting November 4, 2010
Leona Manke