River Valley District Library

Board of Trustees

Meeting March 20, 2017

I.Call to Order by Secretary Linda Warren at 5:30 pm. Those in attendance were Trustees Becki Wells, David Brooks, Laura Adams, and Linda Warren. Absent Barb Brandt Bob Simmons and Butch Hugart. Also present were Director Kim Riley and Karrah Kuykendall.

II.March 20, 2017 Minutes—reviewed. First Motion to approve was made by Becki Wells. Seconded by Laura Andrews. Motion adopted.

III.Financial Reports—review and file for audit. Kim commented on new format for financial reports, moving over to Quick Books, she is working with accounting firm.

IV.Public Comments NA

V.Director’s Report—review and action. Kim reported that three particular programs were well attended, Ghostbusters of Iowa, Teen book club and Adult Pinterest night. The Library will again be a voting facility on April 4, 2017. Each employee attended learning sessions during the in-service day and reports were submitted for board review. Staff plans to share their learning at the next staff meeting. First Motion to approve the Director’s Report was made by David Brooks. Motion adopted.

VI.Committee Reports

  1. Community Meetings Liaisons—were shared from Riverdale Schools, Zuma and Port Byron. Dave mentioned that annual township meetings are coming up.

Old Business

VII.New Phones/Lines – updated phone lines have been installed, three phones needed to be sent back to be replaced with caller ID capable phones. Phones are working well.

VIII.Building Maintenance – Carpet replacement – Kim passed around bids from Dave’s Floor Trends (3 bids, 5,689, 5,498 and 6,400). She also submitted a bid from Black Tie to stretch carpet for $1,200 with no guarantee or damage waiver. She is seeking additional bids. Becki to send a referral and Kim to gather additional quotes.

New Business

IX.Nominating Committee – Appointment, after discussion David Brooks and Laura Andrews will form the nominating committee. Incoming Trustees include David Brooks, Butch Hugart, Linda Warren, Laura Andrews, Gary Bohms, Barb Brandt, and Jill Schutts. E-mails are to be sent to the Trustees regarding open leadership positions.

Other—Bids on parking lot will begin to be updated by Kim

Adjournment –First Motion to adjourn was made by Laura Andrews, seconded by David Brooks.Motion adopted, meeting adjourned 6:10 pm.

Becki Wells for Linda Warren Approved__X___

Secretary Corrected_____