HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-03 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JANUARY 3, 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 7:02 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff /Council Liaison present:
Chair R. Peters, K. East, C. Brenckle, H. Curtis
E. Bryson (excused), K. Evans
Library Director M. Joiner, Council Member
R. Molloy
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:
MOTION:
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to nominate Robert Peters as chair. Commissioner
Curtis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION_
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to nominate Kathy East as vice chair. Commissioner
Curtis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- November 1, 2011
Commissioner Brenckle requested the following correction: In 5 -a, Motion to Amend,
change who seconded from Bryson to Brenckle.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 1,
2011 as amended and Commissioner East SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS - None.
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
7 -a. Discussion -- Budget FY2013
Library Director Joiner reviewed the FY2013 budget, noting increases in operating
expenses, small tools, computer software and repair and maintenance. General
discussion occurred.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to support the Director's request for an additional
part time employee and Commissioner Curtis SECONDED the motion.
Joiner outlined the benefits for this position.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 8: REPORTS
8 -a. Director -- Joiner reported on new activities and programs, meeting
room policy.
8 -b. City Council Liaison -- Council Molloy reported he was attending for
Council Member Boyle and summarized actions taken at the last council meeting.
ITEM 9: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
9 -a. February 7, 2012
No commissioners requested an excused absence for the February 7, 2012 meeting.
ITEM 10: COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
East thanked the director for her work on the budget and spoke in support.
Curtis thanked the commission for the opportunity to serve.
Brenckle noted how much the library had changed.
Peters welcomed Commissioner Curtis.
ITEM 11: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
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ITEM 12: INFORMATION
12 -a. Friends of the Library Board Meeting Minutes -- November 8, 2011.
12 -b. Internet Safety Policy
12 -c. FY2012 CIPA Requirements for Schools
12 -d. Publishers vs. Libraries: An E -book Tug of War
ITEM 13:
MOTION:
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brenckle MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Curtis SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:17 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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