MINUTES
August 19 at 4:30pm
East Lansing Public Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Electronic
Audio Recording of Meeting, opens a new window (M4A format)
1) Call to Order 4:38pm
2) Roll Call
Trustees present were Lance Wilkinson, Diane Goddeeris, Paul Cervenak, Polly Synk, and Amy Zaagman. Also in attendance were, City Council Liaison Jessy Gregg, Friends President Maureen McCabe-Power, Director Kristin Shelley, Assistant Director/Head of Customer Experiences Brice Bush, Executive Assistant to the Director Shori Teeple, Circulation Supervisor Kevin Hawley, and one guest.
3) Opening
A) Approval of July 15, 2020 Meeting Minutes #1
Cervenak moved.
Zaagman seconded.
All in favor.
B) Approval of July 15, 2020 Meeting Minutes #2
Zaagman moved.
Cervenak seconded.
All in favor.
C) Approval of Current Meeting Agenda
Wilkinson moved.
Cervenak seconded.
All in favor.
4) Resolution 06-21 to approve limit of public comment to two minutes per person.
Wilkinson moved.
Cervenak seconded.
All in favor.
5) Communications
Audience/Public Comment
- None
6) Reports
A) City Council Liaison Report
Gregg reported:
- Concerns with students returning to MSU campus and local neighborhoods discussed.
- Mask requirement in DDA areas.
- Proposed diversity, equity and inclusion training discussed.
B) Friends of the East Lansing Public Library Report
McCabe-Power reported:
- July Etsy sales totaled $182.41; no sales from Ebay.
- Blaze Pizza fundraiser on August 25.
- A tailgate sale tentatively planned for September 12 from 10am to 2pm.
7) Old Business
A) Reopening discussion
- Curbside pickup hours and lockers discussed.
- Discussion about reopening, to be a standing agenda item.
B) Resolution 07-21 to approve revised Overdue Fine/fee Policy.
Wilkinson moved.
Synk seconded.
All in favor.
C) Facilities update
- Updates included resurfacing of main parking lot; replacement of sidewalks, steps, ramps, handrails; portion of roof to be replaced; replacement of HVAC, electrical system; installation of lockers and security camera system.
D) Resolution 08-21 to approve removal of three honey locust trees in front of library due to safety concerns for patrons and facility.
Goddeeris moved.
Zaagman seconded.
All in favor.
8) New Business:
A) None
9) Library Reports
A) Financial Report
Shelley reported:
- A printed financial report was shared
B) Director's Report
- A written report was shared.
C) President's Report
- No report was shared.
10) Announcements
- Reminder Blaze Pizza fundraiser on August 25.
11) Adjournment
Synk moved.
Goddeeris seconded.
All in favor.
Wilkinson adjourned the meeting at 6:18pm
Board of Trustees
Lance Wilkinson, President
Diane Goddeeris, Vice President
Polly Synk, Secretary
Paul Cervenak
Amy Zaagman
City Council Liaison
Jessy Gregg
Staff Liaison
Kristin Shelley
