The River Valley District Library Board of Trustees met Dec. 19 to review volunteer programs.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the board:
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River Valley District Library
Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes December 19, 2016
I. Call to Order by Presdent Bob Simmons at 5:34pm. Those in attendance were Director Kim Riley, Trustees Dave Brooks, Butch Hugart, Linda Warren, Barb Brandt, Becki Wells, prospective Trustee Laura Andrews and intern Karrah Kuykendall.
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II. November 14, 2016 Minutes—were reviewed. First motion to approve was made by Dave. Motion adopted.
III. Financial Reports—not available for review.
IV. Public Comments N/A
V. Director’s Report—The Holiday Open House was well attended. Over 150 childrenp attended arts and crafts programs that night. The Science Club learned about owls and what they eat by presenter Emily Santiago from the Wapsi Environmental Education Center. Twenty eight people attended Pinterest Night. Cathy and Heidi are planning more programs for next year. The new website has had positive reviews. Patrons purchased 57 gifts for Ann’s Helping Hands Angel Tree. Library intern, Karrah Kuydendall, will be assisting in all aspects of the library through the spring semester. Friends of the Library held their annual Christmas meeting at Brother’s Restaurant on December 5th.
VI. Committee Reports
A. Community Meetings Liaisons—reports were shared from Riverdale Schools, Zuma, Cordova, Port Byron TIF, Port Byron Planning and Zoning.
Old Business
VII. Volunteer/Programming Surveys – Survey responses from the Lego Club were reviewed. More surveys will be given to upcoming program attendees.
New Business
VIII. Library Closures FY 17 – were reviewed. First motion to approve as presented was made by Linda. Motion adopted.
IX. Closed Session – Personnel, Trustee Appointment – First motion to move to Closed Session was made by Barb. Roll Call vote: Dave Aye, Butch Aye, Linda Aye, Barb Aye, Bob Aye, Becki Aye. Moved to Closed Session at 6:11pm. Returned to Open Session at 6:16pm.
X. Oath of Office- Secretary Linda Warren administered the Oath of Office to Laura Andrews.
Other- Board members shared a brief introduction of themselves to Laura.
Adjournment -First motion to adjourn was made by Barb. Motion adopted. Meeting adjourned at 6:26pm.
Linda Warren Approved___X____
Secretary Corrected_______
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