SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sidney Public Library Board
August 8, 2016

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Kelley Dible, Michelle Onstott, Libby Soucie and Amy Riggs.
Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, Sandy Nelson and Stephanie Mika. Absent:
 Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
Friends Report given by: Sherm.

  • Fundraiser for Friends of the Library being held at Sam and Louie’s on August 21st.
  • Runza’s Great Books for Great Kid’s is August 23rd.
  • Puzzle contest to be held in October.

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Amy to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2016 meeting. The motion was seconded by Michelle.
APPROVED: All
Financial Reports and bills: A motion was made by Sandy to approve the bills for the July 2016 meeting. The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All
Old Business:

  •   The Board has met the required number hours for accreditation.

New Business:

  • Purchase of a new Bookmobile was discussed.
  • Library accreditation was discussed. Renewal is in September.
  • New Budget was reviewed.
  • A motion was made by Amy to approve a survey for patrons to fill out regarding the library hours. The motion was seconded by Sandy.
  • APPROVED: ALL
  • The Board will proof read the strategic plan and return to Sherm before the September meeting.
  • There was a motion by Michelle to update the Libraries technology plan. The motion was seconded by Amy.
    APPROVED: ALL
  • There was a motion by Michelle to update the Advocacy and Marketing policy. The motion was seconded by Libby.
  •  APPROVED: ALL
  • There are plans to open up the seating area. Add some different shelving and some different outlets to better serve our patrons.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: September 12, 2016
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:20

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sidney Public Foundation
August 8, 2016

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Kelley Dible, Michelle Onstott, Amy Riggs and Libby Soucie.
Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, and Stephanie Mika.
Absent:
 Meeting called to order at: 5:20 pm.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Michelle to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2016 meeting.
The motion was seconded by Sandy.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and bills: A motion was made by Amy to approve the bills for the July 2016 meeting. The motion was seconded by Michelle.
APPROVED: All

Old Business:

New Business:

Next regular meeting will be held September 12, 2016.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:25.