HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-06 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
7:00 P.M.
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff /Council Liaison present:
Chair R. Peters, C. Brenckle, J. Bookey, K East
K. Glidden, E. Bryson, K. Evans
Library Director M. Joiner, Council Member
R. Marquis
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner East SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- June 7, 2011
MOTION:
Commissioner Bookey MOVED to approve the meeting summary of June 7, 2011 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. Discussion -- Meeting Room Policy
Library Director Joiner summarized the discussion to date and reviewed samples of
meeting room policies of other libraries. General discussion occurred. Joiner reported
the issue would be discussed again at the October meeting.
5 -b. Discussion -- Technology Plan
General discussion occurred.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bookey MOVED to accept the Technology Plan and Commissioner
Brenckle SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Bryson
ABSENT
Brenckle
YES
Glidden
ABSENT
Bookey
YES
Peters
YES
Evans
ABSENT
East
YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
6 -a. Discussion -- Library Hours
Joiner discussed why the issue was brought forward and general discussion occurred.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to adopt the library hours set forth in the Library
Director's memorandum and Commissioner East SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Bryson
ABSENT
Brenckle
YES
Glidden
ABSENT
Bookey
YES
Peters
YES
Evans
ABSENT
East
YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6 -b. Discussion -- Capital Improvement List
General discussion occurred. Joiner reported the Commission is satisfied with the
new building and there are no suggestions for the Capital Improvement list at this
time. Possible suggestions for the future included an outdoor reading gazebo and a
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system for patron self check out.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7 -a. Director -- Joiner reported on staffing changes, janitorial contracts, new
furniture and the City's new wellness program
7 -b. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Marquis presented highlights of
the last several council meetings and noted the ongoing search for a City Clerk.
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
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8 -a. October 4, 2011
Chair Peters reported he would not be at the October 4, 2011 meeting and requested
an excused absence.
ITEM 9: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
East noted she was excited to see things going so well.
Peters congratulated Bookey on her new position at the Library.
Brenckle complimented the Grand Opening and congratulated Bookey on her new
position.
Bookey reported being on the Commission helped her learn more about the Library
and noted she would miss working with her fellow commissioners as she has to resign.
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
INFORMATION
11 -a. Friends of the Library Board Meeting Minutes -- July 12, 2011.
11 -b. Children's Books News Item dated August 2, 2011.
11 -c. PNLA 2011 Conference Report
11 -d. Procedures for Study and Conference Rooms
ITEM 12:
MOTION:
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner East SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:10 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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