HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-03 Library Commission PacketKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 3, 2012
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY - March 6, 2012
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5 -a. Discussion -- Meeting Room Policy
5 -b. Discussion -- Budget FY 13
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7 -a. Director
7 -b. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
8 -a. May 1, 2012
ITEM 9: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
11 -a. Friends of the Library Board Meeting Minutes - March 13, 2012.
11 -b. Memorandum from City Planner regarding Comprehensive Plan Survey.
11 -c. Draft Invitation and RSVP from Friends of the Library.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE
MEETING:
COREY -- 283 -8250 OR, MARY JO -- 283 -4378
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KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MARCH 6, 2012
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR ROBERT PETERS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff /Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
Chair R. Peters, E. Bryson, H. Curtis, K. East
K. Evans, C. Brenckle
Library Director M. Joiner, Council Member M. Boyle
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
Peters requested adding Mayor Porter to Persons Scheduled to be Heard.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Commissioner
East SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY - January 3, 2012
MOTION:
Commissioner East MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 3, 2012 and
Commissioner Curtis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Pat Porter, Mayor -- invited the commissioners to an appreciation dinner thanking
them for their service to the city, noting the City Council appreciated their efforts.
East thanked the Mayor for her support.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5 -a. Discussion -- Code of Conduct
Joiner reminded the commission the policy had been passed by them in June 2010
and had been in the City Attorneys office for work. General discussion occurred. It
was suggested switching bullets one and two.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the Code of Conduct with the noted change
and Commissioner East SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
5 -b. Discussion -- Meeting Room Code of Conduct
Joiner noted the meeting room code of conduct was similar to what had been approved
in the past.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to approve the draft meeting room code of conduct and
Commissioner Curtis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
5 -c. Discussion -- FY2013 Budget
Joiner reported on the changes to the requested budget that were made by the City
Manager and emphasized how easy it was to work with him General discussion
occurred.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6 -a. Discussion -- Non - resident Borrower's Card
Joiner noted the library currently restricted non - residents to four items per checkout.
General discussion occurred.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to eliminate the non - resident card and have only one
card. Commissioner East SECONDED the motion.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Commissioner Bryson MOVED to table discussion and Commissioner East
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7 -a. Director -- Joiner reported on the leaks in the new section of the
building, noting building maintenance and Blazy Construction had been onsite
working on the issue. Joiner reported she would be attending the Public Library
Association conference next week.
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MARCH 6, 2012
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7 -b. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Boyle noted there had been no
library issues on recent Council agendas.
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
8 -a. April 3, 2012
Commissioner Peters requested an excused absence from the April 3, 2012 meeting.
ITEM 9: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
East noted her appreciation for the library staff.
Bryson noted she believed the library to be appreciated by the community.
Curtis asked about the library website.
Peters noted concern for the student representative who had not attended regularly.
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11:
11 -a.
11 -b.
11 -c.
ITEM 12:
MOTION:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
INFORMATION
Friends of the Library Board Meeting Minutes -- January 31, 2012.
Alaska Library Association Conference Report
Imagine Kenai 2030 -- Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner East MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Curtis SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being 110 further business before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:12 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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MARCH 6, 2012
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Friends of the Kenai Community Library
Board of Directors Meeting March 13, 2012
1. Call to order: Carrie Couey made that call at 5:45pm
2. Roll Call:
a. Present: Nedra Evenson, Brendyn Shiflea, Carrie Couey, and Barb Christian
b. Absent: Anita Necessary, Paul Turner
3. Introduction of Guests: Yvette Maldonado
4. Approval of 3/13/12 Agenda: Motion to approve by Nedra, 2nd by Barb.
5. Approval of 1/31/12 Minutes: Motion to approve by Brendyn, 2nd by Nedra
6. New Board Member Application: After heated debate, Nedra made the motion to approve
Yvette Maldonado's board application. Barb 2nd.
7. Treasurer's Report: $28,714 in the bank
8. Friends Celebration: Motion made by Brendyn to set a budget of $1,000 or less for event, 2nd by
Barb. Carrie will work on ads. All plan to attend.
9. Book Sale: Carrie and M1 have been working to contact Fred Braun, realtor for Decor Building,
for options on holding book sale there and storing books there. Brendyn will coordinate a box
van. Will look into enlisting help of KCHS football team for moving books, set up.
10. FOTL Website: Carrie has talked to Heather Floyd and will work with Ben to update the website.
11. New Business: Carrie brought up pursuing Constant Contact for Friends membership. Should
allow for a better membership database and distribution of e- newsletters. Brendyn made
motion to get Constant Contact, 2nd by Yvette.
12. Next Meeting: TBD in May
13. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Nedra at 6:24pm, 2nd by Brendyn.
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210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014
MEMO:
TO: Commission/Committee Members
FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Planning Administration
DATE: March 12, 2012
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Survey
The City of Kenai is continuing work on updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. An on -line
survey has been published as another avenue to obtain public input. If you haven't already done
so, please complete the survey. The survey can be accessed by following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/kenaicompplan
When you are finished with the survey, you will be redirected to the City of Kenai website. If
someone else wants to complete the survey on the same computer, simply click on the link again.
The survey can also be accessed from the City's home page at http: // www.ci.kenai.ak.us.
If you have any questions or problems with the survey, please contact Eileen R. Bechtol, the
City's consultant, at 907- 399 -1624 or by email at Bechtol@hughes.net.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has been holding work sessions and reviewing the
background report for the Plan. After completing the review of the background report, the
Commission will begin working on the goals and objectives included in the Implementation
Plan. The Commission meets the 2nd and 4d' Wednesday of the month. Work sessions have
been planned at 6 p.m. before the 7 p.m. meeting. The meetings are open to the public and your
participation is encouraged.
If I can provide additional information regarding the Comprehensive Plan update, don't hesitate
to contact me. I can be reached at 907 - 283 -8235 or at mkebschull@ci.kenai.ak.us.
ci.kenai.ak.us.
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Friends of the Kenai Comm:
P 0 Box 656
Kenai, Alaska 99611
www fiiendskenailihraryorg
We're Celebrating Our Friends!
Because of the loyal support of the
Friends of the Kenai Community Library,
our expansion dream is a reality.
PLEASE
Let us thank you in your beautiful new space.
Join us for refreshment
conversation,
entertainment, and
PRIZES at this free event.
NO RAFFLES, NO TICKETS, JUST PLAIN FUN!
Your 2012 membership makes you eligible for the GRAND PRIZE a
Kindle Touch —as well as other gifts. Memberships are available at the
door.
Let us plan for you. Please mark your calendar and RSVP on the
enclosed form. You may update your membership at the same time if
you wish.
Celebrate With Us!
Saturday, April 14, 1 -3 p.m.
BP Community Room, Kenai Community Library
Friends of the Kenai Community Library
P 0 Box 656
Kenai, Alaska 99611
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Saturday, April 14, 1 - 3 p.m.
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