HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary.Minutes.03-01-2021CAPE GIRARDEAU PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thursday, March 4th, 2021 a 7am via ZOOM
Cape Girardeau Public Library
ATTENDANCE Present: Amy Trueblood, John McGowan, Red Redinger, Emily Vines,
Stacy Lane. John Voss, Cindy Heischmidt, Dave Diveley
Also present: Director Katie Eamhart, Linda Bailiff
Absent: Rekha Patterson
President Stacy Lane called the meeting to order at 7am.
MINUTES The minutes were reviewed. Dave moved to approve the minutes,
seconded by Cindy. Motion passed.
BILLS The bills were reviewed and discussed. The board decided to add a Capital
Expense line to the budget next year.
PRESIDENT'S Opening Community Rooms: The board requested an opening plan for the
REPORT meeting rooms. Katie will bring it to the April board meeting.
City of Cape's Proposed Industrial Revenue Bonds: These bonds (and
those like them) take financial support away from the library. The board
disagrees with this plan. John V. will draft a letter for board review, then
forward it to the City Council.
DIRECTOR'S 1. Staff update.
REPORT a. The library has received two letters of resignation from staff.
KATIE HILL One from Erin Gericke in User Services. Her last day will be
March 27"i. She finished her degree at SEMO in December
and will be moving out of state. Janet Nichols submitted her
resignation effective February 19'h citing ongoing health
issues for her departure.
b. Shelby Pobst has been hired to replace the opening in User
Services. I ler first day will be March 1 I". Adult Services
has decided not to replace Janef s position at this time as she
worked so few hours to begin with and those hours can
easily be spread out among current AS part time staff. We
will reevaluate the need to replace this position later this
spring.
2. The LitLocker Ribbon Cutting has been rescheduled for March 18°i
at'_pm.
3. The Community WiFi grant installation has finally begun. Installs
are currently happening at select parks. The remaining parks will be
scheduled for the following weeks.
a. Shawnee Park Center install 2%23
b. Indian Park 2/24
c. Capaha Park Splash Pad 2/25
d. Capaha Park West Pavilion 225/2021
4. Recent Weather Closures: 'I he library was closed Thursday,
February I I" and had a late opening on Friday. February 121h. The
library was also closed on I uesday, February 16°i due to heavy
snow and had a delayed opening on Thursday, February 18ih.
a. We had to reach out to a local plowing/shoveling company
for assistance. The city was dealing with bad roads
throughout the city which meant our parking lot was not
addressed as it should have been. We secured the services of
Plants Plus for the removal of snow and ice from our
parking lot and sidewalks during this weather event. Our
recommendation is to contract with an outside vendor for
this work for future winter weather.
5. Library Advocacy Day in Jeff City has been made virtual this year.
[he MLA Legislative Committee welcomed librarians from across
the State via Zoom to discuss legislative priorities for Missouri
Libraries and provided a crash course in how to approach
legislators. Usually at this event we would make appointments to
talk with our legislators. These meetings will also be made virtual. 1
will be reaching out to Rep Wallingford and Senator Rehder in the
coming weeks.
FRIENDS At their last meeting, the Friends decided to cancel the spring book sale.
The Friends will meet March 16th at 4:30. Emily volunteered to attend this
meeting via ZOOM.
NEXT MEETING Thursday. April 1st rd, 7am via ZOOM
ADJOCRNMENT Amy made motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by John M.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 am.