Library Board of Trustees Minutes 2009 09 22 APPROVED

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Library Board of Trustees Minutes September 22, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Discussion began with a paragraph-by-paragraph review of the Board’s recommended revisions to the proposed ordinance, which had been discussed at the 19 August meeting. These revisions were approved and some minor changes involving grammar, punctuation, and style were also made. Eileen introduced an issue related to board membership and the equitable application of rules and responsibilities for all Board members, regardless of their residency in either Louisville or Superior. The majority of board members believe that it is important that all Board members be private citizens of their respective communities, and not employees or elected officials. Further, these provisions are also in keeping with guiding principles established in the Municipal Code (Chapter 2.8, Code of Ethics) and City Charter (Article 10, Boards and Commissions), as well administrative procedures established by the City Manager’s Office for board and commission appointment. It was noted that Lisa Skumatz—appointed to represent the Town of Superior on the Louisville Public Library Board of Trustees—had missed the last two meetings. Given that the membership issue directly concerns her, the remaining Board members had previously agreed that no substantive discussion take place or revised language be proposed until such time as Lisa could be present for the discussion. Lisa dissented from the majority opinion and proposed alternative language. However, Lisa excused herself from the meeting at 7:30, before a final draft of the language could be prepared and a vote taken. The new language proposed for the third sentence of Section 2.64.020, Library Board of Trustees—Appointment, is as follows: All Board members are residents but neither City nor Town employees nor elected officials. The Board then proceeded to discuss the proposed revisions to their bylaws. Substantive changes were made to Article I, Section 3. Membership; Article II, in its entirety; and Article III, Section 8. Absences of Members. The six Board members remaining voted unanimously to adopt all the revisions to the ordinance and the bylaws. City of Louisville :: Public Library :: 951 Spruce StreetLouisville, CO 80027 303-335-4815 :: 303-335-4833 (fax) :: www.louisville-library.gov