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Agenda – February 9, 2015
Regular Meeting Agenda
Northern Saguache County Library District Board
February 9, 2015 at 9 AM
Location: Baca Grande Library Library
- Call to Order (Peter Anderson)
- Approval of Agenda (Peter Anderson)
- Assignments and Commitments Review
- Approval of the Minutes from January 14, 2015
- Approval of the Minutes from the Special Meeting, January 17, 2015
- Public Input
- Committee Reports
Budget
- Balance Sheet (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Budget vs Actuals (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Approval of Check Register (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
Friends of the Libraries
- Crestone/Baca Friends of the Library report (Thom Ontko/representative of FOL)
- Saguache Friends of the Library report (Hillary Conroy/representative of FOL)
- Other Business
- New Board Member discussion (Peter Anderson, Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Future Library: Where are we? Next steps? (All)
- Structure of a Capital Campaign (Kim Smoyer)
- Discussion of Saguache Community Pig Roast (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Director Report
- Other Discussion (All)
- Next Meeting Date & Time & Agenda items (Peter Anderson)
- Public Input
- Adjourn (Peter Anderson)
Minutes – January 14, 2015
Regular Meeting Minutes
Northern Saguache County Library District Board
January 14, 2015 at 9 AM
Location: Saguache Public Library
Attendees: Board members Peter Anderson, Chair; Kim Smoyer, Vice-Chair; Kathy Geddes, Secretary; and Pat Miller, Treasurer. Other attendees: Lisa Cyriacks, District Bookkeeper; Burt Wadman, Architect; Sarah Koehn Frey, Library Director.
Call to Order
Anderson called the meeting to order at 9:08 AM.
Approval of Agenda
Koehn Frey made an addition to the agenda, Smoyer moved to approve the amended agenda, Geddes seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Welcome new board members
The new and existing board members introduced themselves to each other.
Assignments and Commitments Review
Koehn Frey reported that all assignments and commitments were completed.
Approval of the Minutes from December 11, 2014
Smoyer moved to approve the regular meeting minutes, seconded by Geddes, and the motion passed with Miller abstaining. Smoyer moved to approve the budget hearing minutes, Geddes seconded, and the motion passed with Miller abstaining.
Public Input
There was no public input.
Committee Reports
Budget
- Balance Sheet
- Budget vs Actuals
- Approval of Check Register
There were no questions on the financial records.
Friends of the Libraries
- Crestone/Baca Friends of the Library report
Wadman and Anderson stated there would be a poetry reading/book signing by Crestone resident Matthew Crowley on January 24. He is donating $5 of every book sale to the Friends of the Baca Grande Library.
- Saguache Friends of the Library report
Koehn Frey related that the Friends of the Saguache Public Library have sent out tax letters to all members who requested them, and will be doing their annual membership drive soon.
Other Business
Election of Board Officers
Board elections were held in order to complete the Annual Administrative Resolution. 2015 Board Officers are: Peter Anderson, Chair; Kim Smoyer, Vice-Chair; Kathy Geddes, Secretary: and Pat Miller, Treasurer.
Annual Administrative Resolution
Smoyer moved to approve the Annual Administrative Resolution; Geddes seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Schematic Design Presentation
Wadman walked the Board through the near-final Schematic Design of the possible Crestone-Baca Grande Library. The new board members were able to have many questions answered by the architect and the Board.
Audit discussion
Koehn Frey and Cyriacks recommended that the Board do a full audit for the 2014 year instead of an audit exemption. The Board agreed to contract with Blair and Associates, PC again this year.
Information regarding the special meeting January 17
Koehn Frey related that she had spent part of the week at a training with the development officer of the Montrose Library District, who volunteered to be a part of the special meeting via Skype. Koehn Frey also explained how a Capital Facilities District works, and that it might be a good way to leverage local money to get large grants. Miller added that, as always, education will be the biggest part of the capital campaign.
Discussion of Saguache Community Pig Roast
Koehn Frey queried the Board on their interest in partnering with the Friends of the Saguache Public Library to hold a pig roast fundraiser for the Saguache Public Library in August. Geddes added more detail on the fundraiser the Friends had discussed, and the Board was in general agreement that it would be a good way to show appreciation to our community and raise money for the Saguache Public Library. More discussion will happen in the months to come.
Director Report
Koehn Frey had a brief update of the courier situation referenced in the Director’s Report.
Other Discussion
There was no other discussion.
Next Meeting Date & Time & Agenda items
The next meeting will take place Saturday, January 17 at 1 PM at the Saguache Public Library. The February meeting will take place Monday, February 9 at 9 AM at the Baca Grande Library.
Public Input
There was no public input.
Adjourn
Anderson adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM.
Agenda – January 14, 2015
Regular Meeting Agenda
Northern Saguache County Library District Board
January 14, 2015 at 9 AM
Location: Saguache Public Library
- Call to Order (Peter Anderson)
- Approval of Agenda (Peter Anderson)
- Assignments and Commitments Review
- Approval of the Minutes from December 11, 2014
- Public Input
- Committee Reports
Budget
- Balance Sheet (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Budget vs Actuals (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Approval of Check Register (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
Friends of the Libraries
- Crestone/Baca Friends of the Library report (Thom Ontko/representative of FOL)
- Saguache Friends of the Library report (Hillary Conroy/representative of FOL)
- Other Business
- Welcome new board members (Peter Anderson)
- Annual Administrative Resolution (Peter Anderson)
- Audit discussion (Sarah Koehn Frey, Lisa Cyriacks)
- Information regarding the special meeting January 17 (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Discussion of Saguache Community Pig Roast (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Election of Board Officers (Peter Anderson)
- Director Report
- Other Discussion (All)
- Next Meeting Date & Time & Agenda items (Peter Anderson)
- Public Input
- Adjourn (Peter Anderson)
Agenda – March 14, 2012
Regular Meeting Agenda
Northern Saguache County Library District Board
March 14, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Location: Baca Grande Library
- Call to Order (Kate Vasha)
- Approval of Agenda (Kate Vasha)
- Approval of the Minutes from February 8, 2012 and January 28, 2012 (All)
- Public Input
- Committee Reports
Budget
- Budget vs Actuals (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Balance Sheet (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Approval of Check Register (Sarah Koehn Frey, Kim Smoyer)
Friends of the Libraries
- Future Planning Efforts in Crestone/Baca (Sarah Koehn Frey or Crestone-Baca Friends)
- Saguache Friends of the Library report (Sarah Koehn Frey or Saguache Friends)
- Other Business
- Information regarding the Saguache Solar Garden (Chuck Tidd)
- Approve Personnel Policy (Kate Vasha)
- Approve Acceptable Patron Behavior Policy (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Audit Exemption Update (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Health Insurance update (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Board Discussion of Property Tax Income (Kate Vasha)
- Public Library Standards: Facilities (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Director Report (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Other Discussion (All)
- Next Meeting Date & Time – Agenda items (Kate Vasha)
- Public Input
- Adjourn (Kate Vasha)
Agenda – February 8, 2012
February 8, 2012
Regular Meeting Agenda
Northern Saguache County Library District Board
February 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Location: Saguache Public Library
- Call to Order (Kate Vasha)
- Approval of Agenda (Kate Vasha)
- Approval of the Minutes from January 11, 2012 (All)
- Public Input
- Committee Reports
Budget
- Budget vs Actuals (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Balance Sheet (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Approval of Check Register (Sarah Koehn Frey, Kim Smoyer)
Friends of the Libraries
- Future Planning Efforts in Crestone/Baca (Sarah Koehn Frey or Crestone-Baca Friends)
- Saguache Friends of the Library report (Sarah Koehn Frey or Saguache Friends)
- Other Business
- Presentation of Appreciation (Kate Vasha)
- Final approval of NSCLD Mission Statement, Operating Principles, and one-year plan (Kate Vasha)
- Approve Financial Policy wording (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Acceptable Patron Behavior Policy (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Audit Exemption Update (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Ratify Personnel Policy (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Public Library Standards: Planning (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Director Report (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Other Discussion (All)
- Next Meeting Date & Time – Agenda items (Kate Vasha)
- Public Input
- Adjourn (Kate Vasha)
Agenda – January 28, 2012
January 28, 2012
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Special Meeting Agenda
Northern Saguache County Library District Board
January 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Location: Saguache Public Library
- Call to Order (Kate Vasha)
- Approval of Agenda (Kate Vasha)
- Report on Saguache Floor Joist Project (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Future Planning
o Introductions (Sarah Koehn Frey)
o Structure of Planning Session (Laura Archuleta)
o Mission Statement (Laura Archuleta)
o Vision Statement (Laura Archuleta)
o District Priorities for 2012 (Sarah Koehn Frey, Laura Archuleta)
- Public Input
- Adjourn (Kate Vasha)
***This meeting is scheduled to run from 10 AM till 4 PM. Please bring your own lunch!
Agenda – January 11, 2012
Regular Meeting Agenda
Northern Saguache County Library District Board
January 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Location: Baca Grande Library
- Call to Order (Kim Smoyer)
- Approval of Agenda (Kim Smoyer)
- Approval of the Minutes from December 14, 2011 (All)
- Public Input
- Committee Reports
IGA/Budget
- Budget vs Actuals Update (Lisa Cyriacks)
- Budget update (Lisa Cyriacks, Sarah Koehn Frey)
Friends of the Libraries
- Future Planning Efforts in Crestone/Baca (Sarah Koehn Frey or Crestone-Baca Friends)
- Saguache Friends of the Library report (Sarah Koehn Frey or Saguache Friends)
Other Business
- Article for by-laws: anti-discrimination statement (Kim Smoyer)
- Ratify NSCLD Access to Records Policy (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Annual Administrative Resolution (Kim Smoyer)
- Board Elections (Kim Smoyer)
- Financial policy (Kim Smoyer, Lisa Cyriacks)
- Board Designated Reserves policy (Kim Smoyer, Lisa Cyriacks)
- Director Report (Sarah Koehn Frey)
- Other Discussion (All)
- Next Meeting Date & Time – Agenda items (Kim Smoyer)
- Public Input
- Adjourn (Kim Smoyer)