HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-03 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 3, 2006
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- November 1, 2005
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -Proposed Library Expansion
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 8: REPORTS
a. Director
b. Friends of the Library
c. City Council Liaison
YTEM 9: COMMISSION COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 7 and 21, 2006.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSYON
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 3, 2006
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR EMILY DE FOREST, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair DeForest called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: K. Heus, E. DeForest, R. Gilman, B. Peters, C. Brenckle
Commissioners absent: E. Bryson and C. Cook
Others present: Acting Library Director L. McNair and Council Member B.
Molloy
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 3: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to nominate Bob Peters as Chair and Emily DeForest
as Vice-Chair. Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- November 1, 2005
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the November 1, 2005 meeting summary
as presented and Commissioner Heus SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
YTEM 6: OLD BUSYNESS
6-a. Discussion -Proposed Library Expansion
The Commission discussed the ordinance before council to fund the preparation of a
preliminary design. Comments included:
• Commission members and Friends of the Library were encouraged to
attend the council meeting and meet with administration and the architect to exchange
ideas.
• Council's need for a preliminary plan before committing funds was
outlined.
• It was suggested the city could contract with a grant writer for city
buildings.
• Using a preliminary design if more money is raised for a bigger plan was
questioned.
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 8: REPORTS
8-a. Director -- Acting Director McNair reported:
• A Mental Trust grant of $5,000 was received.
• Director Joiner would be in Kenai at the end of the month.
• Updated the members on current Library programs.
8-b. Friends of the Library -- Commissioner Heus reported she had been
appointed to the Friends Board and the January membership mailing drive had begun.
8-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Molloy reviewed actions taken
by council on library-related items.
ITEM 9: COMMISSION COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Peters -- Thanked Molloy for being the liaison and welcomed Ms. Gilman.
Gilman -- Stated her appreciation for the appointment to the Commission.
Brenekle -- Welcomed Gilman; congratulated Peters and DeForest on their election;
and, thanked Molloy for his representation of the Commission to Council.
Heus -- Welcomed Gilman and stated her enthusiasm for the proposed Library
expansion project.
ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
11-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 7 and 21, 2006.
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JANUARY 3, 2006
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ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commission Brenckle MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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JANUARY 3, 2006
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