HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-03 Library Commission SummaryKENAY LYBRARY COMI
KENAI COUNCYL CHA
JUNE 3, 2008
'7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 8s ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
YTEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 6, 2008
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Rasmuson Site Visit
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Commission Participation in July 4~h Parade
b. Discussion -- Internet Safety Policy
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. Friends of the Library
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMYSSION COMMENTS/pUESTYONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of May 7 and 20, 2008.
b. .Letter from Congressman Don Young
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSIOI
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 3, 2008
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR EYLEEN BRYSON, PRESIL
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Bryson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: K. Heus, E. Bryson, B. Peters, C. Brenckle
Commissioners absent: E. DeForest, M. Graves, C. Cook
Others present: Council Member H. Smalley and Library Director M. Joiner
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTYON:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner
Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 6, 2008
MOTION.
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the May 6, 2008 meeting summary as
presented and Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Dsscussi®n -- Rasmuson Site Visit
Discussion included:
• The visit by Rasmuson Foundation representative Helen Howarth went
well.
• Howarth encouraged the city to apply for other Rasmuson grants.
• It appeared the library grant would be considered in July with other Tier
II grants.
YTEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Commission Participation in July 4~h Parade
The members discussed walking in the parade or operating a booth where Friends of
the Library would sell items and discussed options for participating in the parade, i.e.
walkers or a float, etc.
6-b. Discussion -- Internet Safety Policy
Joiner requested the Commission to consider developing an Internet Safety Policy to
meet CIPA guidelines. She noted, she would work with staff and the city attorney and
bring a draft policy forward for the commission to consider.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
?-a. Director -- Joiner provided a written report to the members, highlighting
the award of an Interlibrary Cooperation Grant of $4,700 and E-rate funds of
approximately $3,700.
7-b. &'riends o€ ±l:e Library -- Commissicner Hens reported on activities of
the Friends, i.e. forming fundraising committees, selection of "overdue to renew" as a
fundraising slogan; the development of a web page (friendskenailibrary.org); vacancies
on the board; and the July 17-19 book sale at the state office building.
7-c. Csty Council Laaison -- Council Member Smalley reviewed the May 7 and
20 council meeting action agendas included in the packet, and reported on Caring for
the Kenai contest, increase of airport fees, and the heating/cooling system at the
Visitors Center.
ITEM 8:
Brenckle -- Reported she would not be present at the July 1 meeting.
Peters -- Discussed Commission activities with regard to the Friends organization.
Heus -- Reported she would not be present at the July 1 meeting.
Bryson -- Reported she would not be present for the July and August meetings.
Heus -- Encouraged commissioners to find others willing to walk in the parade.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
%TEM 10:
10-a. 'Kenai City Council Action Agendas of May 7 and 20, 2008.
10-b. Letter from Congressman Don Young
ITEM 11: ?iDJOURNMENT
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 3, 2008
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MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:06 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 3, 2008
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