Roll Call – The meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. Those members present were Carrie Cline, Alice Snodgrass, Sheila Owens, Rachel Abercrombie, Erlene Gideon and Ann Crowder-Sanders. Charlie Brown attended as a guest.
Reading of Minutes – After reading and discussing the December minutes, Sheila made a motion to approve the minutes with one correction — to add Jay Mitchell’s last name in Old Business. Rachel seconded, and the minutes were passed unanimously with the one change.
Director’s Report:
- Carrie presented the December and year-end statistics.
- Once again, the library collection donations for Crosslines in lieu of fines in December, and raised over $780. This not only provides a donation to a worthy cause, but also allows patrons to clear their large fines for a lot less money to start the new year off with a clean slate.
- Carrie will present the Jesse James presentation to the Noel Senior Center this next week, weather permitting.
- The entire staff has been hard at work processing the many boxes of new materials for Southwest City.
Financial Report – After reviewing the reports, Erlene made a motion to approve them, Rachel seconded, and it passed unanimously
Public Comments on Agenda Items – there were none.
Old Business – none
New Business:
A. Finalize 2010 budget – Carrie presented the 2010 total budget figures and proposed a few amendments to different line items to present a completed and accurate budget. After discussion, Ann made a motion to approve the proposed final budget, Sheila seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
General Public Comments – none
Adjourn – Sheila made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Erlene seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:06 a.m. The next meeting will be held on February12th.
