SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
June 14, 2021

Board Members Present: Jane Holechek, Chandra Weigle, Sandy White, Jen Ramsey and Shannon Smelley 
Also Present:  Richard Sandstrom, Stephanie Mika, Eileen Nightingale, and  
                         Liz Borgmann.                             

    Absent:

Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by: Liz

  • Summer Reading Program kickoff was a success.  The Friends served hotdogs and snacks.  There was chalk art and crafts.
  • Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is getting closer to their goals through grants.
  • Newsletter will be out in July.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2021 meeting as corrected.  The motion was seconded by Shannon.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Sandy to approve the Bills for May 2021.  The motion was seconded by Jane. 

     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business: 

  • The Adult Librarian/Bookmobile will start on July 6th. 
  • Richard has been driving the bookmobile to its various stops.
  • Richard will continue to make book orders for the graphic novels and adult books.
  • The new shelving for the genealogy room should be in place in the next week or two.
  • A quote was requested for facia wrap for the library due to corners showing damage.
  • Richard finished the ALA Organization & Personnel Management course.
  • The WIFI router has been replaced with Meraki Access points which provide better coverage, higher security and clear statistics for the yearly report.  The replacement required a new switch and Cat 5e wiring.

New Business: 

  • Richard submitted his resignation via email to the Board, talked with Board President Chandra and provided signed copy to City HR.  His last day will be July 2nd. A motion was made by Sandy to accept Richard’s resignation.  The motion was seconded by Shannon.  The Board wishes him well.
  • Autumn from HR handed out a summary for the Director’s Position. 
  • Richard’s exit interview will be conducted by Jen and Chandra. 
  • Eileen reported that as of the Board meeting there had been 79 children sign up for the Summer Reading Program and 6 teens. 

A motion was made by Sandy to go into closed session for Personnel matters at 4:45. The motion was seconded by Jane

Reconvened at 5:28
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: July 12, 2021
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:30    

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
June 14, 2021

Board Members Present:  Jane Holechek, Chandra Weigle, Shannon Smelley, Sandy White and Jen Ramsey                                                                                                          

 Also, Present:  Richard Sandstrom, Stephanie Mika
     Absent:

Meeting called to order at: 5:30pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2021. The motion was seconded by Jen.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:   A motion was made by Sandy to approve the Bills of the May 10, 2021. The motion was seconded by Jane.

Approved: ALL

Old Business:
New Business:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  July 12, 2021.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:35pm