SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
September 14, 2020
Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek and Sandy White
Also Present: Richard Sandstrom, Sandy Nelson and Stephanie Mika.
Absent:
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by: NA.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2020 meeting. The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: All
Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Libby to approve the bills for August 2020. The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: All
Old Business:
• The Heating/AC unit has been installed. The thermostat needed to be re-programmed but all is working great. The crane that was used did damage to the street and curb. Consulted with the City inspector and the Street superintendent concerning the damage. Currently waiting for damage to be repaired.

New Business:
• The Board commended Franki and the article that was in the Scottsbluff Star Herald regarding the Bookmobile.
• Attended the City Council budget planning session. The new budget was approved by the Council.
• A motion to approve the 2020-2021 budget was made by Jen and was seconded by Libby. APPROVED: ALL
• Richard met the Chamber of Commerce. They have agreed to advertise our board position opening and we are looking at doing a joint book study with leadership themed books that will benefit the businesses in the community.
• Installed battery backups for staff computers. Required work on desks to allow access to plugins.
• Updated the board on the color chart that the library follows from the PPHD. The county is still in the moderate category.
• Met with the staff to create an outline for programs through next summer. The goal is to be up by 5% in circulation and program attendance in 2021.
• Richard visited with local business owners and has been advertising the availability of a board position.
• Performance evaluations are being completed with staff.
• One on One meetings are being held with staff the day of Board meetings and staff meetings are being held every Tuesday.
• Octobers Board meeting will be held October 13th due to October 12th being a holiday.
• We are hoping to get Together is Fun back to having monthly meetings and adding a TAB (Teen Advisory Board) group soon.
• A motion was made by Jen to go into closed session for Personnel review at 4:25. The motion was seconded by Jane. Approved: All

NEXT REGULAR MEETING October 13, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:30 pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Foundation
September 14, 2020
Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek and Libby Soucie
Also Present: Richard Sandstrom, and Stephanie Mika.
Absent:

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT: 5:30 pm
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the August 10 meeting. The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jen to approve the bills for August 2020. The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: October 13, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 5:35pm.