Chairperson Sandy Ehrig presided and convened the regular meeting of Nevada Library Board of Trustees on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 4:34 p.m. at the Nevada Public Library, 631 K Avenue, Nevada, Iowa. The agenda was posted on the official bulletin board in compliance with the open-meeting law.

The roll was called indicating that the following named Trustees were present and absent.  Present:  Sandy Ehrig, Barb Parker, Adam Riedell, and Hank Zaletel.  Absent:  Lars Dunn, Rebecca Funke (arrived at 4:51 p.m.), and Carolyn Shaw.

Others in attendance were Library Director Beth Williams and Donna Mosinski.

Motion by Board Member Hank Zaletel, seconded by Board Member Barb Parker, to approve the agenda as posted.  The roll being called, the following named members voted.  Ayes:  Zaletel, Parker, Riedell, and Ehrig.  Nays:  None.  Chairperson Sandy Ehrig declared the motion carried.

There was no one present who wished to address the Board at this time.

Motion by Board Member Hank Zaletel, seconded by Board Member Adam Riedell, to approve the following consent agenda items as submitted:
    (1)    Approve minutes of the June 21, 2010 regular meeting
    (2)    Approve May claims totaling $9,963.05 (see attached list)
    (3)    Accept and place on file the Director’s memo dated July 16, 2010
    (4)    Accept and place on file the  July, 2010 financial report
The roll being called, the following named board members voted.  Ayes:  Zaletel, Riedell, Ehrig, and Parker.  Nays:  None.  Chairperson Sandy Ehrig declared the motion carried.

The Board discussed when to start future planning for the library.  Sandy will be inviting the City Administrator to the next meeting and then the board will begin planning sessions after the August meeting.  Beth will be compiling material to guide the planning sessions.

The Board discussed the Media Station Policy and the change to make a one hour limit on all computer use.

Rebecca Funke arrived at 4:51 p.m.

Rebecca asked about including the appropriate laws in the Media Station Policy regarding computer use.  Adam suggested adding a sentence about confidentiality of printouts is not guaranteed.

Motion by Board Member Rebecca Funke, seconded by Board Member Hank Zaletel, to purchase the Proforce 1500XP vacuum cleaner for $460.00.  The roll being called, the following named board members voted.  Ayes:  Funke, Zaletel, Ehrig, Parker, and Riedell.  Nays:  None.  Chairperson Sandy Ehrig declared the motion carried.

Library Director Beth Williams reported on:
    •    Circulation was good last month.
    •    The Follett Software update is going okay, there are still problems with statistical accuracy.
    •    The lighting updates will have to go through a bidding process.
    •    There was discussion of  Jean Walter’s memorial options.
    •    Rotary has grants for community projects.  Beth asked the Board to think of possible items needed in the library.  Suggestions were a microfilm reader and youth furniture.
    •    The Board watched the Trustee DVD about Board/Director Relationships.

The next meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2010 in the Library Meeting Room.

There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Board Member Hank Zaletel, seconded by Board Member Rebecca Funke, to adjourn the meeting.  The roll being called, the following board members voted.  Ayes:  Zaletel, Funke, Parker, Riedell, and Ehrig.  Nays:  None. Chairperson Sandy Ehrig declared the motion carried.  At 5:35 p.m. she adjourned the meeting.

ATTEST:                                                                                                                                   
Hank Zaletel, Secretary      Sandy Ehrig, Chairperson