Minutes
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Sharon Armstrong, Dennis Havey, Pat Parks, Mike Toman and Karen Umbs - Also in attendance was Jerry Hammernik - Excused absence: Sara Burmeister - Pat Toman has resigned from the Library Board.
The Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Oak Creek Public Library Board meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by President Dennis Havey.
Motion was made by Karen Umbs, seconded by Pat Parks, to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2012 meeting. On roll call all voted aye, except Toman who abstained as he was absent.
Motion was made by Pat Parks, seconded by Sharon Armstrong, to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2012 meeting. On roll call all voted aye, except Umbs who abstained as she was absent.
Motion was made by Pat Parks, seconded by Karen Umbs, to approve the minutes of the February 3, 2012 meeting. On roll call all voted aye.
The Library Board presented Sue Kaczmarek with a token of their appreciation in recognition of her service.
The personnel manual for the city was discussed. Motion was made by Sharon Armstrong, seconded by Karen Umbs, to accept the city personnel manual, but update the library work rules to include employees who work on evenings and weekends. On roll call all voted aye.
Motion was made by Pat Parks, seconded by Karen Umbs, to approve the Naming Policy as revised. On roll call all voted aye.
Motion was made by Sharon Armstrong, seconded by Pat Parks, to rescind the motion regarding the 2012 salary resolution made at the January 10, 2012 meeting. On roll call all voted aye. The board is going to follow the city policy and give no increases in 2012.
The 2011 DPI annual report was discussed and will be submitted to the state.
Motion was made by Sharon Armstrong, seconded by Mile Toman, to approve the Library Intern position not to exceed five hours per week. On roll call all voted aye.
Discussion was held on all of the items listed in the consent agenda and were approved.
Discussion was held on the new library. The architect selection will be made by the Common Council.
Information on four fundraising groups has been given to all library board members. We will be interviewing in March and selection will be made in April.
If anyone has items for the March agenda, please get them to Jill Lininger.
There is a building committee for the new library/city hall project and that will be handled through city hall. There will also be a planning committee and that will be handled through the library. The information that will be discussed will be communicated to the Library Board, Library Director and the Common Council.
Sharon Armstrong gave the annual report from the friends of the library.
Adjournment - Motion was made by Mike Toman, seconded by Karen Umbs, to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. On Roll Call all voted Aye.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Armstrong, Secretary