HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-2008 LIBRARY MINUTES f „-.�
Library Board Meeting '
Thursday, Apri103, 2008 �� �
Idaho Room
Meeting was called to order at 7:24 p.m. by chair Joan Pemble. Others present include
Melissa Springfield, Leona Manke, librarian Elaine Leppert and city council
representative Rob Oates.
Minutes from the last meeting were approved by consensus.
The board approved paying the bills of $37,628.73. (Manke, Springfield)
Business
Cash flow concern for April. Money will come from t�es or the Edward Jones
investments. The board understands and approves this plan. (Springfield, Manke)
Building issues. Continuing discussion on carpeting—It was suggested that
Leppert make some calls for comparison which she will bring to us ne� meeting.
The heat pumps have been in the building for over 30 years. The water heaters, too.
The estimate from Air Comfort for the heat pumps was $52,300, for purchase and
installation of all at one time. Pemble expressed an opinion that we need to think about
making some large investments on repair items. The major areas are
The roof
The heating/cooling system �
The bathrooms
The carpet in the community room
Pemble will contact the city about the costs of these concerns.
Other business
A lease was presented to us for consideration. We would like to wait a month to
clarify the issue.
The board recommends that Leppert instruct UBS Financial to invest $34,000 ofthe
Money Fund in bonds.
Next May 1, 2008, 7:OOpm
Leona Manke
Secretary
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