The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Pedie Pedersen, Scott Armpriest, Shirley Martin, Edward Sexton. Absent: Jennifer Fontana, Jill Renfro, Mike Host
Minutes from the last meeting were approved.
Regional Director’s Report:
1. Thank you to Jill Renfro for her time as Chair.
2. Standards and goals for libraries can be overwhelming. Need to focus on three points:
library core competencies - 1 year to complete
library long range plan (already on agenda)
image evaluation: trustees should invite someone to do an image evaluation of the library - 1 year to complete
3. New state legislation
library agenda must go to the public 48 hours before board meetings
meeting agenda must include time for public comments, trustees may limit time, require advance notice… (already in place)
4. Next Trustee workshop is September 14 in Jackson.
5. Please complete Trustee Certification soon.
6. Need to complete Seasonal Document Title 6; library card application demographics questionnaire.
7. OSAP (Official Service Area Population) – McKenzie population = 5,531 for 2022.
Library Director’s Report
1. Upcoming events as well as June statistics and 2022-2023 circulation statistics were reviewed.
2. Option to purchase T-Mobile Internet hotspots/devices to lend to library patrons was discussed, but voted down due to expense.
3. The Director will look into grant possibilities.
Unfinished Business
1. As noted at our last meeting, it is essential that all Board members talk to friends, family, and organizations about donations to the Library. Since the City does not fund the Library, and the County does only what is required, donations are necessary to maintain the Library.
2. The Board began reviewing the Long Range Plans. Will continue at our next meeting in September.
New Business
1. Pedie noted the increase in the number of children who have been in the Library this summer and gave Ceil and Roman a big thumbs up for all they have done with the Summer Reading Program.
2. Due to having missed three consecutive meetings, Jennifer Fontana will have to be replaced. Board members were requested to provide names of people they thought would be good Board members. Those names will be sent to the Mayor, who will appoint a replacement.
3. There have been communication issues among Board members. Everyone was encouraged to check their email several times a week, and respond to all communications.
The rest of our Unfinished and New Business will have to be covered at our next meeting on September 14, 2023.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm.