SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board
June 12, 2023

Board Members Present:  Steve DeWitt, Jane Holechek, Shannon Smelley, Tanya Lewis and Jen Ramsey                                                                         
Also Present: Amanda, Eileen, Julie, Larami, Stephanie, and Sandy

Absent:                        

Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Friends Report given by:  Amanda

  • Members of the Friends group had a table at the Gold Rush Day’s Celebration. They handed out information regarding the Library and the Friends Group. There was also a table that had Western books available for a donation. Amanda was going to attend.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Tanya to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2023 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Shannon.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Tanya to approve the bills for May 2023.  The motion was seconded by Steve. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business:

  • Julie gave a report to the Cheyenne County Commissioners on June 5, 2023 regarding the use of the Bookmobile around Cheyenne County and Sidney.  Numbers of people using the Bookmobile have gone up with service at schools, preschools, daycare centers, nursing home, Sloan Estates and home bound services.  The age of the vehicle and maintenance were also the subject of discussion. 
  • Amanda reported that there are 216 different varieties of seeds available.  People are now allowed 5 packets of seeds a week.
  • Sandy reported that she had contacted Dave Porter regarding the computer in the Smith Room crashing and other issues. He was to come and take a look at it but wasn’t able to make it. There was some discussion as to what has and has not been done as far as updates and getting printers, (Julies and Bookmobile receipt printer) and computers working.  Amanda reported that she had spoken with Dave and he will be in the week of June 12th to work on issues. The Board agreed that Dave needed to be contacted to assist Amanda in resolving these issues.  Jen suggested there be a log kept to document when the Windows Updates have been done and  monthly checks for updates  be done on all the computers.

New Business:

  • Amanda is updating job descriptions and will have them ready to present to the Board at the July 10 meeting.
  • Quotes have been requested for a new heat/ac unit and for new flooring for the 3 restrooms.  Amanda said she would email the Board members the quotes for the flooring and the heat/ac units when she gets them.
  • Amanda is also requesting quotes for a new drinking fountain.  She would like to get one that will fill up a water bottle.
  • We have a young lady working here this summer that was placed here with the Nebraska Vocational Rehab and Department of Education.  She is at the library for 15 hours a week.
  • Eileen reported that the SRP kickoff that was held June 3 from 9-12 went well. Amanda brought her bird for the kids to see.  Programs will start the week of June 12. As of Board meeting time there were 100 kids signed up.
  • Larami reported that this is her first year of being in charge of the teen program.  There are 25 teens signed up.
  • Julie reported that the Bookmobile is running the summer schedule. The adult program has 105 signups. Julie participated in the Potter Night Out.  She signed a few Kids up for the reading program and also issued a new card. 
  • The Cheyenne County Rotary club asked if the Bookmobile could be available for the Kids Cookout in the Park to be held from 11a-2p on June 21 at the Northside Park. 
  • Julie has finished all of her Basic Skills classes. 
  • Friday Friends is going well.  They had a dance/karaoke party on June 9th.  It was a huge success. 

A motion was made by Tanya to go into closed session for Personnel reasons at 4:40 pm. The motion was seconded by Jen.
Approved: All
Reconvened at 4:56p.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING July 10, 2023
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 5:00pm

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
June 12, 2023

Board Members Present: Steve DeWitt, Tanya Lewis, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey, and Shannon Smelley,
 Also Present:  Amanda, andStephanie.
     Absent:

  Meeting called to order at: 5:00pm

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2023 meeting. The motion was seconded by Tanya.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  
Approved:

Old Business:

  • Still have not received updated Credit Card information. Amanda will fax again. 

New Business:   

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: July 10, 2023
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 5:05pm.