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SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Annual Meeting
January 8, 2018

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Sandy White, Jennifer Ramsey, Jane Holechek.
Also Present:  Andrew Sherman, Library Director, and Stephanie Mika

Meeting Called to order at:  4:45pm.

The audit will be done in January and will be reported at the February meeting.

Jane made a motion that officers will remain the same for the next year.  The motion was seconded by Libby. 
Approved: All
The next meeting will be held January 2019
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:00pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
November 13, 2018

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

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, Eileen Nightingale and Stephanie Mika.
Absent:
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by: 

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2018 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 October 2018, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:

• The roof had another leak. It has been fixed.

New Business:

• The Girl Scouts will decorate a Christmas tree for the Library.
• Eileen and Franki will decorate the Library at the Museum.
• A motion was made by Libby to approve the Annual Report. The motion was seconded by Jen.

APPROVED: ALL

• Ami submitted her letter of resignation effective after the December 10 meeting. 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: December 10, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:55

Sidney Public Library
FOUNDATION
November 13, 2018

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jane Holechek, Jennifer Ramsey, Ami Jaggers and Sandy White
Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, Eileen Nightingale and Stephanie Mika
Absent:
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  5:00

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2018 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 October 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: ALL

BUSINESS OLD:  

BUSINESS NEW:

• The Library received the Thompson Grant for $2,500 to be used for the new lighting.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  December 10, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 5:05pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
October 9, 2018

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

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, Vickie Morlock, Frances Beeken and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Ami Jaggers
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by: Sherm

• The puzzle tournament will take place October 28. So far 15 teams have signed up.

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2018 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 September 2018, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:

• Sherm demonstrated the new security cameras that are placed behind the desk, in the maker space and in the entry way.

 New Business:

• There was an issue with a juvenile patron. The child’s mother was invited to attend the board meeting but didn’t come.  So no action will be taken.
• Sherm attended the NLA conference and reported that it was very informative
• After some research, the light fixtures in the library will eventually all be switched out to a more energy efficient LED fixture. All of the outdoor fixtures will be replaced also.
• Sherm submitted a request to the Thompson Foundation grant for the new LED lighting.

A motion was made by Jane to go into closed session for personnel reasons at 4:30. The motion was seconded by Jen.

The Board reconvened at 4:35. 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: November 13, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:35.

Sidney Public Library
FOUNDATION
October 9, 2018

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

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, and Stephanie Mika

Absent: Ami Jaggers.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:40 pm.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the bills for the September 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane
APPROVED: ALL

BUSINESS OLD:  

BUSINESS NEW:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  November 13, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:45 pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
September 10, 2018

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jen Ramsey, Jane Holechek and Ami Jaggers.

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, Sandy Nelson, Frances Beeken and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Sandy White
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by: Sherm

• FOSPL held a book drive in August.
• September is National library card sign up for Kindergartners. The winning class will be treated to a Popsicle party.

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Libby to approve the bills for the August 2018, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Ami.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:

• Sherm reported that there will be a 10% budget cut.

New Business:

• A motion was made by Jane to approve the 2018-2019 budget. The motion was seconded by Libby.
  APPROVED: ALL

• A motion was made by Ami to approve the new hours of operation. Monday-Thursday 9-6 and Saturday 9-5. The motion was seconded by Jane.
  APPROVED: ALL

• A motion was made by Libby to move the October 8^th meeting to October 9^th due to the Columbus Day holiday. The motion was seconded by Jane.
  APPROVED: ALL

• A motion was made by Jane to move the November 12^th meeting to November 13^th due to the Veterans Day holiday. The motion was seconded by Ami.
  APPROVED: ALL

• A motion was made by Libby to close for the morning of October 6 for the Oktoberfest parade. The Library will open at 1.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
• APPROVED: ALL

A motion was made by Ami to go into closed session for personnel evaluation at 4:20. The motion was seconded by Libby.
The Board reconvened at 4:30.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: October 9, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:30.

Sidney Public Library
FOUNDATION
September 10, 2018

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Jane Holechek, Jennifer Ramsey and Ami Jaggers.
Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, and Stephanie Mika
Absent: Sandy White

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:30.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills: N/A

APPROVED: ALL

BUSINESS OLD:
BUSINESS NEW:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  October 9, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:40pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
August 13, 2018

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

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, 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 Ami to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Libby to approve the bills for the July 2018, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Ami.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:

• Sherm reported on the summer reading program numbers. Overall turnout was good.
• No budget numbers as of meeting time. There will be no travel or training done unless approved by City Manager.

New Business:

• A complaint letter from a patron was discussed. There will be no action taken.
• There have been 2 patrons served with ban and bar letters.
• Sherm will be attending the NLA convention. He will be covering his own costs.
• Sandy will email review forms for Sherm to all Board Members.
• Inventory is now being done.
• A motion was made by Jen to allow Sherm to turn the public WiFi off during the hours of 10pm and 6am.  The motion was seconded by Ami

APPROVED: ALL 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: September 10, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:50.

Sidney Public Library
FOUNDATION
August 13, 2018

Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Sandy White, Jennifer Ramsey and Ami Jaggers.

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, and Stephanie Mika

Absent: Jane Holechek

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:50.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Ami to approve the bills for the July meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

BUSINESS OLD:  

BUSINESS NEW:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  September 10, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:55pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
July 9, 2018

Board Members Present: Jane Holechek, Jen Ramsey, and Ami Jaggers.

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, Sandy Nelson, Eileen Nightingale
and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Sandy White, Libby Soucie
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by: Sherm

• FOSPL had movie night on July 8.
• All member meeting will be held July 9
  

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Ami to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2018 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 June 2018, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Ami.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:

• Summer Reading program is going well. The program wraps up on July 24.

New Business: 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: August 13, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:15.

Sidney Public Library
FOUNDATION
July 9, 2018

Board Members Present: Jane Holechek, Jennifer Ramsey and Ami Jaggers.

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, Eileen Nightingale, Sandy Nelson and Stephanie Mika

Absent: Libby Soucie, Sandy White

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:15.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Ami to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2018 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 June meeting.  The motion was seconded by Ami.
APPROVED: ALL

BUSINESS OLD:  

• Maker Space furniture has been installed.

BUSINESS NEW:

• The Extension Office purchased a rotary cutter for the laser.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  August 13, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT:  4:25pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
June 11, 2018

Board Members Present: Jane Holechek, Sandy White, and Ami Jaggers.

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Jennifer Ramsey, Libby Soucie,
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by: Sherm

• SRP kickoff held May 31 was a success.

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Ami.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jane to approve the bills for the May 2018, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Ami.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:

• There have been no new roof leaks.
• HVAC still isn’t working properly.
• The Library will still be receiving funding from E-rate for the Internet access although we opted for a faster speed we will have to pay a little more.  There will be no funding for the phone due to discontinuation of that funding.

New Business:

• Chautauqua camp started on Monday and will continue through the week for area children.
• $725 was raised by the Kid’s Korner day care center to be used for Book Mobile repairs.
• The new Virtual Realty system is set up and been popular with the kids and adults.
• Budget time is upon us. Nothing on changes that will need to be made. 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: July 9, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:10.

Sidney Public Library
FOUNDATION
June 11, 2018

Board Members Present: Jane Holechek, Sandy White, and Ami Jaggers.

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, and Stephanie Mika

Absent: Libby Soucie, Jennifer Ramsey

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:15.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Ami to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2018 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 May meeting.  The motion was seconded by Ami.
APPROVED: ALL

BUSINESS OLD:  

• Maker Space furniture will be installed June 18. We will be invoiced in July.

BUSINESS NEW:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  July 9, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT:  4:25pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
April 9, 2018

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

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, and Stephanie Mika.
Absent: Jennifer Ramsey
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by: Sherm

• The Friends will be having a DJ and have a dance party for the SRP kickoff which will be held May 31.

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Ami to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2018 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 March 2018, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:
New Business:

• The roof is currently being replaced.
• The Chautauqua will be held in Sidney June 11-14. Plans include an author visit and a historian group will be presenting programs here at the library.
• We made bookmarks that will promote the library and the makerspace to be in the “swag bags” to be handed out at the Girls day out to be held April 14.
• The Library will demonstrate the 3-d printer during the Spring Expo on April 14-15. People will be able to print custom bubble wands and there will be cell phone stands available to the public. 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: May 14, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:22

Sidney Public Library
April 9, 2018

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

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, and Stephanie Mika

Absent: Jennifer Ramsey.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:25.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jane to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Libby to approve the bills for the March 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Ami.
APPROVED: ALL

BUSINESS OLD:  

• Maker space furniture has been ordered and hopefully will be installed in June. Electrical
  outlets were moved to accommodate the new furniture

BUSINESS NEW:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: May 14, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT:  4:30pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
March 12, 2018

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

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, Stephanie Mika, and Ami Jaggers.
Absent:
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by: Sherm

• Seuss birthday party was a success
• National Library week will be held in April. FOSPL will be providing cookies and lunch for staff.
• Members will advertise the FOSPL during Girls day out April 14.

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2018 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 February 2018, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:

• A motion was made by Jen to approve Ami Jaggers as a Board member. The motion was seconded by Jane.
  APPROVED: ALL

New Business:

• The Westerns have been moved. Moved new books and stands have been ordered that will display the new books with additional shelf space. The Audio book section was also expanded.
• Sherm used the laser cutter to make a new sign for the Western books.

 NEXT REGULAR MEETING: April 9, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:40.

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
March 12, 2018

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

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, Stephanie Mika, Ami Jaggers.

Absent:
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:40.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2018 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 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

BUSINESS OLD:  

• A motion was made by Jane to approve $4,500 for makerspace furniture and misc. The motion was seconded by Libby.

BUSINESS NEW:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: April 9, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT:  4:45pm.

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Board
February 12, 2018

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

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director.
Absent:
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.

Friends Report given by: Sherm

• Seuss birthday party.

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: All

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jane to approve the bills for the January 2018, meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: All

 Old Business:

• There have been no applicants for the Board position.
• Furniture for the Makerspace is still being discussed.

New Business:

• The Makerspace was toured by all of the 5-6 graders.

 NEXT REGULAR MEETING: March 12, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:40.

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
February 12, 2018

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

Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director.

Absent:
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT:  4:40.

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Libby to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jen.
APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion was made by Jane to approve the bills for the January 2018 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Libby.
APPROVED: ALL

BUSINESS OLD:  

• Libby reported on the audit. All was accounted for.  Stephanie does a nice job.

BUSINESS NEW:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: March 12, 2018
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT:  4:45pm.