HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-06 Library Commission SummaryKENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 6, 2013
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR KATHY EAST, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair East called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: Chair K. East, E. Bryson, H. Curtis, K. Knackstedt,
S. Carter, M. Niichel
Commissioners absent: S. Bodin
Staff /Council Liaison present: Library Director M. Joiner
A quorum was present.
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Niichel MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Bryson SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — June 4, 2013
MOTION:
Commissioner Niichel MOVED to amend the summary by adding to 6 -a: Recommended the
Library be more welcoming to community groups and approve the amended meeting summary
of June 4 and Commissioner Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Mission Statement
Library Director Joiner reviewed the information supplied in the packet and general discussion
occurred. Joiner requested the commission bring suggestions to the next meeting.
b. Internet Safety Policy
Joiner reviewed the information supplied in the packet and general discussion occurred. Joiner
reported she would bring a new draft to the next meeting, noting the policy had to be voted upon
and submitted to the State Library.
REPORTS
a. Library Director — Joiner reported she would email the monthly reports to
commissioners between meetings and she hoped to hear about the Rasmuson
Tier I grant soon.
b. Commission Chair — East expressed concern regarding the Friends of the
Library Board and membership, and welcomed Carter to the Commission.
C. City Council Liaison — No report.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — November 5, 2013
No commissioners requested an excused absence from the November 5 meeting.
9. COMMISSION COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
Carter expressed concern about the Friends of the Library.
Niichel reported liking the idea of a community event to solicit new members to Friends.
East will contact the Friends and invite them to the November meeting.
Bryson noted she thought quarterly meetings would help with attendance.
Curtis inquired about some of the information items in the packet.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
11. INFORMATION
a. 2013 ALA Conference Report
b. CMS Press Release — Libraries to help Americans learn more about their health
care options.
C. Correspondence from Taxpayer Advocate Service
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Curtis MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Knackstedt SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18
p.m.
M ting summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, CMC, DepuuttyCity CI rk
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 6, 2013
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