CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Frank Iossi. Also attending were Dan Berndt, Ann Farnell, Phil Karsell, Jean Michaels, Dave Nelson, Barbara Porter, Sue Reinke, and Trevor Westrom.
Others Present: Kathy Olson, Administrative Assistant.
MINUTES
The minutes from June 26, 2002, were approved as submitted.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Kathy Olson presented the second quarter Treasurer's Report. Most of the income was from the annual fund drive for materials. Expenses were from the fund drive and the purchase of development software which was previously approved by the Board.
The second quarter Treasurer's Report was approved as submitted.
LIBRARY BOARD AND DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Kathy reported that the Library Board has been reviewing and updating their by-laws. They are also working on a long-range strategic plan which will be completed by year end. The Board has approved submission of the 2003 operating budget request to the City.
SELCO is in the process of preparation for a new automation system to be installed in late 2003. The RPL Board has been investigating the possibility of purchasing their own automation system separate from SELCO. Funding for a separate system has been included in the 2003 budget request.
Dave Nelson added further details on problems RPL has been experiencing with responsiveness from SELCO which led to the decision to investigate a stand alone system.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Development Committee
The Development Committee has been concentrating on adding members to the Board in anticipation of raising funds. Trevor Westrom was approved by the Library Board at their September meeting. Frank and Audrey will be meeting with several more prospects. If anyone has suggestions for Board members, please contact Frank.
The committee will begin meeting soon to develop a fundraising plan.
Finance Committee
As approved at the last Board meeting, we will be going with Windsor Financial Group as our financial advisor. The Finance Committee has had one brief meeting with David Koch and will meet further in the next month. We have sent a letter to Mayo requesting payment of the initial $250,000.
Advocacy Committee
Has not met since the last meeting.
Special Events: Wit, Wisdom & Wine 2003
Planning has begun for Wit, Wisdom & Wine 2003. Saturday, January 18, has been selected as the date for the event. A tentative schedule has been developed:
Each Board members is asked to serve on one subcommittee. Members in attendance stated their preference for committees:
Kathy will send an e-mail requesting that Board members volunteer for a committee. If Board members do not volunteer, they will be assigned to a committee.
It was suggested that a 'save the date' postcard be mailed in November to alert people to the event.
UPCOMING MEETING DATES
The Board agreed on meeting dates for the remainder of the year:
October 23
November 13
December 11
Kathy will send an e-mail to all Board members so they can reserve these dates on their calendars.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Michaels
Secretary