City of East Moline Library Board met August 10.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
I. Business Meeting Called to Order
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Vice-President Koeller called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. in the Platinum Room of the
Moline Public Library.
II. Roll Call, Sue Wheatley, Recorder
Roll call was taken with Koeller, Blackall, Bull, Sommers, Waldron, Nelson and Runnels
present. Absent: Smith and Rafferty
III. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
IV. Approval of Minutes 13 July 2017 Regular Board Meeting
Waldron moved to approve the minutes from the 13 July 2017 regular Library Board
meeting previously distributed by e-mail/mail to each Trustee. The motion was seconded
and passed unanimously.
Approval of Minutes 25 July 2017 Executive Committee Meeting
Blackall moved to approve the minutes from the 25 July 2017 Executive Committee
meeting previously distributed by e-mail/mail to each Trustee. The motion was seconded
and passed unanimously.
V. Correspondence
In packet.
VI. Director’s Report (Lear)
Lear reported July highlights:
- 2,500 people signed up for the Summer Reading Program with over half of
registered children finishing the program.
- 1,901 books were read by adults
The annual lemonade stand held by two young patrons, Willa and Henry McKamey,
raised $245.
The City’s Annual Appreciation Breakfast was held at the Library in July.
Lear encouraged the Board members to check out the new art exhibit on the blue
wall.
The IT email merge will be completed in August.
Reminder – the Library will be closed on Thursday, 24 August so staff can attend the
annual library in-service.
Bull commended the Children’s Department for the SRP program/decorations.
VII. Financial Reports
The Board of Director’s reviewed the list of library bills as of 31 July 2017. The payment of
the individual bills, totaling $44,058.48 was approved and ratified upon the motion of
Nelson. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
VIII. Committee Reports
A. Executive Committee (Smith, Koeller, Blackall)
The committee met on 25 July to review the FY2018 budget draft. The committee met
again before the Board meeting to discuss the Director’s goals.
B. Building and Grounds Committee (Bull, Koeller, Waldron)
No meeting.
C. Policy and Public Relations Committee (Runnels, Rafferty, Sommers)
No meeting.
D. Art Committee (Nelson, Rafferty, Runnels)
A meeting will be scheduled after Zahn proposes meeting dates. Nelson attended the
Library Art Tour by David Zahn. With three people attending the tour, Zahn did a great
job. Lear reported the QR Codes should be in place by the end of the year.
IX. Unfinished Business
A. Other
Runnels inquired about the Krista Kruse memorial fund. Lear will contact Joy Boruff at
the Moline Foundation for an update.
X. New Business
A. FY2018 Budget draft presentation (Lear)
Lear presented the draft FY2018 Budget. Lear will meet with the City Administrator and
City Finance Manager in September for review.
B. RAILS Standards Review
Lear reviewed the RAILS Standards which will become effective in July 2018. After
discussion, we need to completed a few policies and a few other small standards to be in
full compliance.
C. Appointment of Nominating Committee
Koeller appointed Nelson and Blackall to serve as the Nominating Committee. The
Committee will report a new slate of officers at the September Board meeting. The new
officers will take their seats at the October Board meeting.
D. Library Closing Schedule 2018 (motion to approve)
After review, Runnels moved to approve the 2018 Library Closing Schedule as presented.
The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
E. Other
None
XI. Public Comment
None
XII. Executive Session
None.
XIII. Adjournment
There being no further business brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
1:12 p.m.
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