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PEQUOT LAKES COMMUNITY LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Tuesday,November 18, 2008 The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Adams. Board members present: David Anderson,Nancy Adams, Sam Hennies, John Longnecker, Claire Nagel, and Tina Hanneken. Lydia Loven was absent. No visitors were present. A motion was made to approve the October 21, 2008 minutes. David Anderson made a motion and John Longnecker seconded the motion. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report by David Anderson: Total- $125, 248.64 Endowment Fund(4 CD's) $70, 149.04; Rainy Day Fund(1 CD) 10, 238.26; Building/Expansion Fund (3 CD's) $30, 784.38; Total Checking $14, 076.96. A motion was made to buy an additional $10,000 CD for the building fund. This will be done from the checking account.Nancy Adams made the motion, John Longnecker second. Motion carried. Additional information: The library purchased additional shelving--$2,500.00 Thrivent grant of$800 was received for the Basket Auction. Beginning in 2009,the City will pay the Library's heat, electricity, insurance and repairs. Committee Reports: Volunteer Coordinator—Nancy Adams will continue to coordinate volunteers. We have a wonderful abundance of volunteers. Publicity—Claire Nagel will be writing a newspaper article about the Library's needs: donations and/or ~hristmas books. 'fundraising--Basket auction is complete. Old Business: • John Longnecker will speak with Jon Henkie regarding Crosslake Library's involvement and city requests with the Kitchigami Regional Library. Additional discussion was made about the Book Mobile and utilizing regional resources. • We have an OPEN flag. This was done through the Chamber of Commerce. Additional discussion was about flag placement and also the idea of purchasing a library"sign" for the front of the building. • We have a small table generously donated by City Hall. This will be used in the lobby to supply patrons with books after library hours. These books would be an array of donated paperback books. • Nancy Adams spoke at the City Council. She stated to the Council that we would like to begin gathering money for a building fund. The Council made a motion to this effect. • Nancy Adams will be meeting with a possible donor after Thanksgiving. New Business: • According to our bylaws: Section 4 Article 1: our library will consist of 7 members. Each member can serve three consecutive three year terms. • Because of Nancy Adams new mayoral position, an interim election was held for her offices. John Longnecker was nominated as President of the Board. Claire Nagel made the motion and Dave Anderson second. Motion carried. • A motion was made for Tina Hanneken to be Secretary of the Board. Claire Nagel made the motion and Nancy Adams second. Motion carried. • Be thinking of new board members. NEXT MEETING: December 9th