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Minutes of the Library Board Meeting Tuesday,August 16, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Nancy Adams, President. Dave Sjoblad, Dave Anderson, and Cathy Malecha were not in attendance. Sam Hennes motioned, and Lydia Loven seconded,that John Longnecker be nominated to the Library Board. The vote was unanimous. John was welcomed as a new board member. His name will be submitted to the City Council for confirmation. Claire Nagel moved, and John Longnecker seconded,that the minutes of the June 21, 2005 meeting be accepted. Motion carried. Lydia Loven moved, and Sam Hennies seconded,that the minutes of the Julyl9, 2005 meeting be accepted. Motion carried. The Treasurer's Report was looked over and discussed. Sam moved, and Claire seconded,that the Treasurer's Report be accepted. Motion carried. We will look into being sure that the$2,110 dedicated to the Endowment from the June fundraising is indeed moved into the Endowment account. Lydia would also like a total figure for the tea, if possible. Committee reports were given: Volunteer Coordinator: Volunteers, board members,and clerks all received Library Bags thanks to Harry Olson. Everyone was most pleased. Survey results were discussed and summary was very positive. Children's Program: Lydia will contact children participating. Claire will design and make a certificate. If they completed the program, Lydia will give them a book and the certificate. Publicity: Things going well. Press release regarding book sale sent in; library column usually runs fourth week of the month. Nancy is to contact Kathie Meyer to see if she will do a monthly newsletter for the library. John will look into the cost of mailing these to all cardholders. This will again be discussed at September meeting. Fundraising: Lydia will help Cathy with book sale on Friday and Saturday, September 2 and 3. John will also help on Friday. For Taste of Pequot, Saturday, September 17,Nancy will develop a schedule. Claire&Lydia are willing to work. Basket Auction tickets are now printed&posters are being made. Sam will contact two sporting goods stores for donations;John will contact Whitebirch golf course. Old Business: Reviewed 2006 Budget which Nancy was to present at 7:30 p.m. to City Council; all seemed in order. She will again ask for a$10,000. donation to the endowment fund. New Business: Nancy asked for two volunteers to read through policy manual for necessary changes. Claire and John offered their help. Anyone else is welcome to review manual. Claire moved, and Sam seconded,that we allow up to$300 to build a computer table for the card catalog computer. Motion carried. Nancy is to get bid from Al Olson and have this done as soon as possible. Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. as Nancy was called early to meet with City Council.