Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2018 03 08

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes—DRAFT January 11, 2018 Page 4 of 6 • Additional funding to convert two part-time positions (29 hours/week) to full-time, benefitted positions (30 hours/week) • $4,700 requested to acquire Lynda.com online training for Library users • 3.8% increase in health insurance Director Barret discussed the $110,000 in building improvements that are underway for 2018 and which come from impact fees designated to the Library. This was submitted as a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) in the 2017/2018 budget. Director Barret also noted that the Library's construction bond will be retired in 2018. E. 2017 Work Plan Results Director Barretpresented a PowerPoint slideshow on the 2017 work plan and discussed milestones achieved in each of the five goals outlined in the strategic plan. F. Strategic Plan review Director Barret noted that the current plan is now five years old and asked the Board if they wanted to make any changes. Member Seyle noted that the broad focus on STEM may leave some community members out of Library's objectives. He mentioned that he would like to ask the director of special education at Louisville Elementary School and a member of the Association for Community Living for ideas regarding these possibly underserved groups. jvlember Seyle will pursue these contactspn his own schedule. G. Eliminating overdue fines on children's print material Director Barret noted that there is a growing movement within the library community, and specifically in the Flatirons Library Consortium✓ to eliminate fines on children's print materials. She referred to the 25 -page report previously provided to the Board, "Removing Barriers to Access: Eliminating Library Fines and Fees on Children's Materials." After a brief discussion by Board members, Ivtember Hammerly made a motion to remove fines on children's print materials. Member Gurganus seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. 9) Ongoing Business A. Louisville City Council update (A. Stolzmann) Councilperson Stotzmann ,was not in attendance; there was no update. B. Superior Board of Trustees update (S. Hammerly) Member Hammerlyynotedthe following: • Town Center remains the focus of current discussions particularly as it pertains to a proposed recreation center and the need for a more inclusive community center. C. Library Foundation liaison report (R. Gurganus) Member Gurganus,reported that the Library's budget for 2018 was presented, with a request of $28,460. The Foundation will vote to approve the budget at the next meeting on February 6, 2018. In the meantime, the Foundation pre -approved $3000 to cover Library expenses until the official vote in February. The annual utility bill campaign letter was sent out to Louisville and Superior residents. This year, the letter included a promotional piece outlining the Foundation's impact on the Library, Deleted: Beth Deleted: Beth Deleted: Beth Deleted: Beth Comment [ci]: (no vote was proposed or taken) Deleted: All Deleted: were in favor and Deleted: Deleted: this Deleted: Beth Deleted: FLC Deleted: m Deleted: Ashley Deleted: Sandie Deleted: Renee