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Board/Foundation Minutes August 10, 2020

September 21, 2020 /

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
August 10, 2020

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek and Sandy White

Also Present: Richard Sandstrom, Eileen Nightingale and Stephanie Mika.
Absent:
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
 
Friends Report given by: Richard

  • Projects that are tentatively scheduled for the upcoming months are the Kindergarten Library card sign up and the pumpkin decorating contest in October. 

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jen to approve the bills for July 2020.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: All

  Old Business:

  • Still awaiting an installation date for the Heating/AC unit.  We will plan on being closed to the public then and having a staff development day.     

  New Business:

  • Larami Bruner was hired as our new Circulation Librarian at the end of July.
  • Opening the Library incrementally.  The Library is open but has two seats available, limited computers.  There will be Storytime’s in the Fall unless the PPHD raises the color to Orange, indicating High Risk.  Masks are still mandatory.
  • Half of the new public computers are in use; the other half are ready but not out due to Covid19.
  • Richard has joined several zoom meetings with other libraries across the Nebraska Panhandle to discuss issues relating to Covid19.
  • Brought back regular staff meetings and Richard has met with each employee individually.
  • Richard has met with the County Commissioners regarding county funding.
  • Updating plan for Library Covid19 response based on Panhandle Public Health District risk dial and public schools.
  • Input for Director evaluation was discussed.
  • An Advertisement for the Board vacancy was in the Sidney Sun Telegraph.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING September 14, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:25 pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
 Library Foundation
August 10, 2020

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek and Libby                                                                                                                     Soucie

 Also Present: Richard Sandstrom, Eileen Nightingale and Stephanie Mika.

Absent:                                      
 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:25 pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the bills for July 2020.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: ALL

OLD BUSINESS:   

NEW BUSINESS:  

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  September 14, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:30pm.

Board/Foundation Minutes July 13, 2020

August 17, 2020 /

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
July 13, 2020

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jen Ramsey and Sandy White

Also Present: Richard Sandstrom, and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Jane Holechek
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
 
Friends Report given by: N/A

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jen to approve the bills for June 2020.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All

  Old Business:
The library is open but with limited computer use. We are still allowing patrons to pick up books at the back door.  We do ask that patrons wear masks and staff members are also wearing masks.   

3 bids were received for the Heating/Cooling unit in main part of the library.  Waiting for Council approval.    

  New Business:
Dianne has moved to Eastern Nebraska.  Interviews have been held for the circulation desk position. 

Eileen did several videos for the Summer Reading Program.  They were shown on our Facebook Page.  Reports on the Summer Reading Program will be made at the August meeting. 

Staff meetings are being held once a week. 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: August 10, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:16 pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
 Library Foundation
July 13, 2020

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jen Ramsey and Libby Soucie                                                                                                                 

 Also Present: Richard Sandstrom and Stephanie Mika.

Absent: Jane Holechek                                        
 

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:20 pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the bills for June 2020.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: ALL

OLD BUSINESS:   

NEW BUSINESS:  NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  August 10, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:25pm

Board/Foundation Minutes May 2020

June 11, 2020 /

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
May 11, 2020

ZOOM MEETING

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey and Sandy White

Also Present: Richard Sandstrom, and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Kim Hofrock
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 April 13, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jane to approve the bills for the April 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All

  Old Business:

  • Richard contacted the Extension Office regarding the MakerSpace and a future meeting will be set up.
  • The Library is still closed to the public due to the Covid19 Pandemic.
  • The whole staff is back at work doing inventory, weeding and we are still offering book pickup for patrons.  

  New Business:

  • Plans are in the works for the Summer Reading Program to be done virtually.
  • Richard has ordered new computers to replace the outdated ones.
  • The Bookmobile and the generator have been serviced and both are in good working condition.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: June 8, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:15 pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
 Library Foundation
May 11, 2020

ZOOM MEETING

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey and Libby                                                                                                                     Soucie

 Also Present: Richard Sandstrom and Stephanie Mika,

Absent: Kim Hofrock,                                          
 

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:15 pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the bills for April 2020.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

OLD BUSINESS:   

NEW BUSINESS:  

  • Signature cards at Security Bank have been updated with Richard’s information on them. 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  June 8, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:20pm.

Board/Foundation Minutes April 2020

May 21, 2020 /

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
April 14, 2020

ZOOM MEETING

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey and Sandy White

Also Present: Richard Sandstrom, and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Kim Hofrock
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
 
Friends Report given by: N/A

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jen to approve the bills for the March 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: All

  Old Business:

  • NLA Spring meeting has been cancelled due to Covid19 Pandemic.

  New Business:

  • The Library has been closed to the public since March 17 due to the Covid19 Pandemic.
  • Starting April 6 staff was split into 2 groups and will rotate schedules.  2 weeks on and 2 off.  Staff members have been busy with inventory, books and cleaning.  The Library is also getting books for patrons and they can pick them up at the back door.  This service has been incredibly popular. 
  • Sandy requested that Richard contact the Extension Service regarding the MakerSpace.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: May 11, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:15 pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
 Library Foundation
April 14, 2020

ZOOM MEETING
Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey and Libby Soucie

Also Present: Richard Sandstrom and Stephanie Mika
Absent: Kim Hofrock,                         
 

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:20 pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the bills of the March 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: ALL

OLD BUSINESS:   

NEW BUSINESS:  

  • Richard is looking at different grants to help replace outdated computers.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  May 11, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:30pm.

Board/Foundation Minutes March 2020

April 22, 2020 /

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
March 9, 2020

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jane Holechek, and Sandy White

Also Present: Sandy Nelson, and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Kim Hofrock, Jen Ramsey
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
 
Friends Report given by: N/A

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jane to approve the bills for the February, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All

  Old Business:

  New Business:

  • The Library will close April 22 at 12:30 host and attend the 2020 PLTS meeting.
  • A motion was made by Libby to change the April meeting date to April 14, 2020 at 4:00.
  • DP electronics gave us an estimate on new computers.  We will wait until new Director starts to make any decisions.
  • Steph reported on patron incident.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: April 14, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:20 pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
 Library Foundation
March 9, 2020

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jane Holechek, and Libby Soucie
 Also Present: Stephanie Mika, and Sandra Nelson.
Absent: Kim Hofrock, Jen Ramsey   
                                                  
 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:20 pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the bills of the February 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: ALL

OLD BUSINESS:   

NEW BUSINESS:  

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  April 14, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:30pm.

Board/Foundation Minutes February 2020

March 12, 2020 /

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
February 10, 2020

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek, and Sandy White

Also Present: Sandy Nelson, Eileen Nightingale, Janice Borgmann and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Kim Hofrock
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
 
Friends Report given by: Janice Borgmann

  • The Friends group are planning a Birthday party for Dr. Seuss in March.
  • February is Library Lovers month

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Libby to approve the bills for the January, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: All

  Old Business:

  New Business:

  • The new Director will begin on March 16, 2020

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: March 9, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:15 pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
 Library Foundation
February 10, 2020

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek, and Libby Soucie

 Also Present: Stephanie Mika, Eileen Nightingale, and Sandra Nelson.

Absent: Kim Hofrock.                                                        
 

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:15pm

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the bills of the January 2020 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: ALL

OLD BUSINESS:   

NEW BUSINESS:  

  • A motion was made by Jen to approve paying moving expenses up to $4,000 with proof of receipts for Richard Sandstrom.  The motion was seconded by Jane. 

  APPROVED: ALL

  • A motion was made by Jane to approve the special meeting minutes for the hiring of the director from January 2020 .  The motion was seconded by Libby.

   APPROVED: ALL

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  March 9, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:40 pm

Board/Foundation Minutes January 2020

February 12, 2020 /

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
January 13, 2020

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek, and Sandy White

Also Present: Franki Beeken, Sandy Nelson, Eileen Nightingale and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Kim Hofrock
Meeting called to order at: 4:02 pm.
 
Friends Report given by: Eileen

  • The Friends group are planning a Birthday party for Dr. Seuss in March.
  • February is Library Lovers month

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2019 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jen to approve the bills for the December 2019, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:

New Business:

  • A motion was made by Jen to have Dave Porter update all of the computers to Windows 10 and purchase new Microsoft office.  The motion was seconded by Jane. 

APPROVED: ALL

  • Stephanie and Sandy gave the 2018-2019 Annual Report.  A motion was made by Jane to approve the Annual Report.  The motion was seconded by Libby.

APPROVED: ALL

A motion was made by Libby at 4:10 to go into closed session to discuss Directory hiring. The motion was seconded by Jen.

APPROVED: ALL

NEXT REGULAR MEETING February 10, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:10.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
 Library Foundation
January 13, 2020

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek, and Libby Soucie

 Also Present: Stephanie Mika, Eileen Nightingale, and Frankie Beeken.

Absent: Kim Hofrock.                                                        
 

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  5:13

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2019 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the bills of the December 2019 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: ALL

OLD BUSINESS:   

NEW BUSINESS: NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  February 10, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 5:15pm.

Annual Meeting January

January 22, 2020 /

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Annual Meeting
January 13, 2020

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Sandy White, Jennifer Ramsey, Jane Holechek.

Absent: Kim Hofrock
Also Present:  Stephanie Mika, Sandy Nelson, Eileen Nightingale and Frances
                           Beeken

Meeting Called to order at:  5:16 p.m.

The audit was completed prior to the January meeting and all was in order.

Libby made a motion that officers will remain the same for the 2020 year.  The motion was seconded by Jane. 
Approved: All

The next meeting will be held January 2021
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:25 pm.

Board/Foundation Minutes December 2019

January 21, 2020 /

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD
December 9, 2019
Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek, and Kim Hofrock.
Also Present: Stephanie Mika, Eileen Nightingale and Jo Houser
Absent: Libby Soucie
Meeting called to order at: 4:00pm.
 
Friends Report given by: N/A

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Jen to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2019 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jane to approve the bills for the November 12, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:
New Business:

  • Restroom floors and repair of ceiling in staff restroom was discussed.
  • A motion was made by Kim to close the library at 5:00 pm on December 31, 2019. The motion was seconded by Jane. 
    APPROVED: All
  • A motion was made by Jane to go into closed session at 4:25 for personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Jen. 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: January 13, 2019
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:45 pm

Sidney Public Library
FOUNDATION
December 9, 2019

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek, and Kim Hofrock.                                                        
Also Present: Stephanie Mika, and Eileen Nightingale
Absent: Libby Soucie

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:45

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2019 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Jen to approve the bills of the November 12, 2019 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Kim.
APPROVED: ALL

OLD BUSINESS:   

NEW BUSINESS:  Certificate of Deposits were discussed.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  January 13, 2020
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:55pm.

Board/Foundation Minutes November 2019

December 14, 2019 /

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD
November 12, 2019

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek, Libby Soucie and Kim Hofrock.

Also Present: Stephanie Mika, Eileen Nightingale and Sandy Nelson
Absent:
Meeting called to order at: 4:00pm.
 
Friends Report given by: N/A

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2019 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jen to approve the bills for the October 15, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:

  • Scraping and Painting has begun. They are hoping to have all done in November. 
  • Advertising for a new Director has begun.  Will run through December.
  • Dianne Cooper is working out great!

New Business:

  • Discussion was held for the spring meeting to be held in Sidney, working with Devra Dragos at the Library Commission.
  • Staff will set up a Skype account for possible candidate interviews.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: December 9, 2019
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:54 pm.

Sidney Public Library
FOUNDATION
November 12, 2019

Board Members Present: Sandy White, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek, Libby Soucie and Kim Hofrock.                                                       
Also Present: Stephanie Mika, Sandy Nelson and Eileen Nightingale

Absent:

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:45

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2019 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Jane to approve the bills of the October 15, 2019 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

OLD BUSINESS:   

NEW BUSINESS: NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  December 9, 2019
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:50pm

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