MILL POND PUBLIC LIBRARY MINUTES
February 5, 2018
The meeting was called to order by Jean Winther at 6:10 p.m. Others present were Sara Wilson, Kes Thompson, Betty Kastenschmidt, Kate Tyczinski, Lenny Glover and Joy Waterbury. Erin Witthun, and Kathy Jerome were absent. Sara advised the board that she had received a letter from Jes Walker resigning from the library board. Motion by Kes and seconded by Betty to approve the minutes for January 8, 2018. Motion by Kes and seconded by Betty to approve the February treasurer's report. Both motions passed.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Tables: Sara advised that the tables are still on hold.
2. Rate Your Date Books: Sara advised that the books are going out well. We started with 33 or 34 books and only 11 are left to go out.
3. Spring Fling: A discussion was held if all the board members had found 2 vendors. More vendors will be found.
BUILDING PLANS:
1. Putting History on Walls: Sara advised that 3 Kingston banners and a Queens Day poster were put up this month.
2. Entry Area Rugs: Sara advised that the entry rugs have arrived. Joy suggested that the old rugs be put up for bid.
3. Touch up Painting: Sara advised that she received a bid of $800 from New Beginnings to do the painting work that needs to be done. Jean made a motion that we accept the bid. Kate seconded the motion and the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Annual Report: Sara advised that the Annual Report is finished and that Jes signed it before she resigned.
2. Spring Fling: The new Records Retention Schedule for Wisconsin Libraries was discussed. Motion by Kes, and seconded by Jean, that we adopt the General Records Schedule. The motion passed.
3. Need Help Thursday: Sara asked if someone could help Thursday during Story Hour. Jean will check her schedule.
4. Library Selfie Day: Kes had an idea to have people take a selfie picture in the library and then post if on Facebook to help promote the library. It was decided to do this during May.
5. Canvas Bags: Kes had an idea to order canvas bags for patrons to use for hauling books. Kes will check into cost, etc.
6. Resignation of Jes: The board discussed Jes's resignation and the need to look for a new board member who will have to come from the Village of Kingston.
TOPICS FROM THE FLOOR
There were no topics from the floor.
Motion by Joy and seconded by Betty to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The board adjourned to Executive Session.
Lenora Glover, Secretary
The next meeting will be on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the library.