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SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
April 11, 2022

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey
                                              
Also Present: Sandy Nelson, Julie Stokes, Stephanie Mika, Larami and Autumn Ramirez.                                                                                          

    Absent: Tanya Lewis, Shannon Smelley  

Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
Friends Report given by: N/A

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2022 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Sandy.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Sandy to approve the Bills for March, 2022.  The motion was seconded by Jen. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business: 

• Discussion was held about the hours needed for the Board certification.

New Business: 

• The week of April 4^th was National Library week.  The Friends provided cookies for the public and provided lunch for the staff. 
• The Board welcomed Julie Stokes as the new Bookmobile/Adult Services librarian.  We are very glad she is here.      
• Sandy Nelson reported that we will have fliers and bookmarks promoting our Summer Reading programs and Overdrive in the swag bags given out at the Girls Day out.
• There will be 5 3^rd grade classes touring the city departments and the library.  We will have filers and bookmarks promoting the Kids Summer Reading program.

A motion was made by Sandy to go into closed session for Personnel matters at 4:10. The motion was seconded by Jen.
Approved: All
Reconvened at 4:25
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: May 9, 2022
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:25.

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
April 11, 2022

Board Members Present:  Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey.                                                                 

 Also Present:  Stephanie Mika, Julie Stokes
     Absent: Tanya Lewis, Shannon Smelley

Meeting called to order at: 4:30pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2022 meeting. The motion was seconded by Sandy.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:   
Approved: ALL

Old Business: Jane and Shannon have signed all the necessary signature cards at Security First.

New Business:   

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: May 9, 2022
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:40pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
March 14, 2022

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey
                                               and Shannon Smelley
Also Present: Eileen Nightingale, Stephanie Mika and Autumn Ramirez.                                                                                          

    Absent: Tanya Lewis  

Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
Friends Report given by: N/A

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Sandy to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2022 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Shannon to approve the Bills for February, 2022.  The motion was seconded by Sandy. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business: 

• The Board reviewed the Collection Development policy and it was found to be up to date. A motion was made by Sandy to approve the March 14, 2022 date as the date of review. The motion was seconded by Jen.

APPROVED: ALL

• Discussion was held about the hours needed for the Board certification.

New Business: 

• Eileen reported that the Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash was a success.    

A motion was made by Shannon to go into closed session for Personnel matters at 4:15. The motion was seconded by Jen.
Approved: All
Reconvened at 4:45

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: April 11, 2022
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:45.  

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
March 14, 2022

Board Members Present:  Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Shannon Smelley, Jen Ramsey.                                                                                                      

 Also Present:  Stephanie Mika
     Absent: Tanya Lewis

Meeting called to order at: 4:45pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2022 meeting. The motion was seconded by Shannon.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:   A motion was made by Sandy to approve the Bills from February, 2022. The motion was seconded by Shannon.
Approved: ALL

Old Business: Jane and Shannon will go ahead and add Jane’s name to the signature cards.

New Business:   

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: April 11, 2022
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:55pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
February 14, 2022

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey
                                               and Tanya Lewis
Also Present: Larami Bruner, Sandy Nelson and Autumn Ramirez.                                                                                          

    Absent: Shannon Smelley  

Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
Friends Report given by: N/A

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Sandy to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2022 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Tanya.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Tanya to approve the Bills for January, 2022.  The motion was seconded by Jen. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business: 

• Larami reported that we have received some of the items that were purchased with the Thompson Foundation Grant. 
• Discussion was held about the hours needed for the Board certification.

New Business: 

• It was discussed that the Collection Development Policy needs to be reviewed.
• Tanya requested and all agreed that Steph can email the board packets from now on. 

A motion was made by Tanya to go into closed session for Personnel matters at 4:15. The motion was seconded by Sandy.
Approved: All
Reconvened at 4:35

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: March 14, 2022
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:40.  

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
February 14, 2022

Board Members Present:  Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Tanya Lewis, Jen Ramsey.                                                                                                              

 Also Present:  Stephanie Mika, Autumn Ramirez
     Absent: Shannon Smelley

Meeting called to order at: 4:40pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Sandy to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2022 meeting. The motion was seconded by Tanya.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:   A motion was made by Jen to approve the Bills of the January, 2022. The motion was seconded by Sandy.
Approved: ALL

Old Business:

• Discussion was held regarding the signature cards at Security First.  Names will be changed when a new Director is hired.

New Business:   

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: March 14, 2022
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:47pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
January 10. 2022

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey
                                               and Shannon Smelley 
Also Present: Larami Bruner, Eileen Nightingale, Sandy Nelson and Autumn Ramirez.                                                                                          

    Absent: Tanya Lewis

Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
Friends Report given by: Larami

• Larami reported that there are 30 sign ups for the Winter Adult Reading Program.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Sandy to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2021 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Shannon.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the Bills for December, 2021.  The motion was seconded by Sandy. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business: 

• Sandy Nelson recapped grants awarded with the ARPA grant (for covid supplies) and the George Thompson grant as being received.  She said that Steph has ordered items. 

New Business: 

• Eileen reported that Storytime starts January 1/12/2022.
• Sandy Nelson reported that the bookmobile count was 190.
• Sandy Nelson reported that she and Steph have started working on the statistical report.
• Jane shared a Thank you card from the staff for the Christmas dinner and gift cards.

A motion was made by Shannon to go into closed session for Personnel matters at 4:09. The motion was seconded by Sandy.
Approved: All

Reconvened at 4:43
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: February 14, 2022
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:43.  

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
January 10, 2022

Board Members Present:  Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Shannon Smelley, Jen Ramsey.                                                                                                      

 Also Present:  Sandy Nelson
     Absent: Tanya Lewis

Meeting called to order at: 4:45pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2021 meeting. The motion was seconded by Shannon.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:   A motion was made by Sandy to approve the Bills of the December 13, 2021 meeting. The motion was seconded by Shannon.
Approved: ALL

Old Business:

New Business:  

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: February 14, 2022

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:47pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
December 13, 2021

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Tanya Lewis
                                               and Shannon Smelley 
Also Present: Stephanie Mika, Larami Bruner, and Sandy Nelson.                                                                                          

    Absent: Jen Ramsey

Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
Friends Report given by: Bridget

• The Friends decorated the windows at the library. I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas was the theme.
• The Adult Winter Reading Program sign-up began December 6 and there are 10 signed up.  The program runs from December 21 – March 21.  There will be weekly prizes and a grand prize at the end.
• The Spelling Bee will be January 22, 2022 at the Cheyenne County Community Center.  Registration will end January 8, 2022. 

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Tanya to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2021 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Sandy.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Sandy to approve the Bills for November 8, 2021.  The motion was seconded by Shannon. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business: 

• Updated the Board on their current CE hours.
• Staff Holiday dinner will be December 15 at noon.

New Business: 

• Steph applied for the Thompson, CA Story grant and the ARPA grants for 2021.
• The bookmobile will not run until further notice.  Arrangements will be made for books at the different stops to be picked up.

A motion was made by Tanya to go into closed session for Personnel matters at 4:17. The motion was seconded by Shannon.
Approved: All
Reconvened at 4:43

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: January 10, 2022
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:45.  

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
December 13, 2021

Board Members Present:  Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Shannon Smelley,
                                                  and Tanya Lewis.                                                                                               

 Also Present:  Stephanie Mika, Sandy Nelson
     Absent: Jen Ramsey

Meeting called to order at: 4:45pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Shannon to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2021 meeting. The motion was seconded by Tanya.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:   
Approved: ALL

Old Business:

New Business:  

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: January 10, 2022

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:50pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
November 8, 2021

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey, Tanya Lewis
                                               and Shannon Smelley 
Also Present: Stephanie Mika, Larami Bruner, Eileen Nightingale and Sandy Nelson.                                                                                          

    Absent:

Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
Friends Report given by: Bridget

• The month of October was the membership drive.  They recruited 6 additional members. 
• The puzzle tournament was held this month also.  There were 15 teams that competed.
• 20 decorated pumpkins were entered in the decorating contest. 
• Imagination Library is up and running!  As of November 8, they already have 82 sign-ups. 

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the October 12 2021 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Shannon.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Sandy to approve the Bills for October 12, 2021.  The motion was seconded by Shannon. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business: 

• The Board currently needs 20 CE hours by 8/18/2022.

New Business: 

• The Board welcomed Tanya Lewis.
• December 15^th will be the Holiday dinner for the staff. 

A motion was made by Shannon to go into closed session for Personnel matters at 4:29. The motion was seconded by Tanya.
Approved: All
Reconvened at 4:50.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: December 13, 2021
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:50

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
November 8, 2021

Board Members Present:  Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Shannon Smelley, Jen Ramsey, and Tanya Lewis.                                                                                                                              

 Also Present:  Stephanie Mika, Sandy Nelson
     Absent:

Meeting called to order at: 4:52pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Shannon to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2021 meeting. The motion was seconded by Sandy.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:   A motion was made by Jen to approve the Bills of October 2021. The motion was seconded by Shannon.
Approved: ALL

Old Business:

• Shannon reported that the original CD information is in the Safety Deposit box.

New Business:  

• A motion was made by Sandy to remove Chandra and Richard’s name from the Sidney Public Library Foundation and Sidney Public Library signature cards.  And add Jane Holecheck’s name. 

The motion was seconded by Jen. 

APPROVED: ALL

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: December 13, 2021.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:55pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
October 12, 2021

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey
                                               and Shannon Smelley 
Also Present: Stephanie Mika, Autumn Ramirez, Larami Bruner and Sandy Nelson.                                                                                          

    Absent:

Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by:

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Sandy to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2021 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Shannon to approve the Bills for September 2021.  The motion was seconded by Sandy. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business: 

New Business: 

• Sandy and Steph reported that all is going well.  Still weeding and relabeling books.
• Steph will check on the Board current CE hour status.

A motion was made by Sandy to go into closed session for Personnel matters at 4:13. The motion was seconded by Shannon.
Approved: All Reconvened at 4:54.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: November 8, 2021
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:54.

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
October 12, 2021

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

 Also Present:  Stephanie Mika
     Absent:

Meeting called to order at: 5:00pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Shannon to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2021 meeting. The motion was seconded by Jen.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:   A motion was made by Sandy to approve the Bills of September 2021. The motion was seconded by Shannon.
Approved: ALL

Old Business:

New Business: Shannon will contact Security Bank and inquire about the safety deposit box.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: November 8, 2021.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:10pm