Spring Township Library Association Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, August 13th

Spring Township Library Association

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, August 13^th, 2015

Meeting Minutes
Present Board Members: Sherry Auman, Donna Bird, Michelle Coldren, Andrea Dillaway-Huber, John Emerick, Carol Gardecki, and Jennifer Yetter.

Absent Board Members: None

Present Advisors: Kevin Bitz, Barbara Kline, Jestyn Payne, Patricia Reichl, and Kimberly Rice

Absent Advisors: Judy Druckenmiller, Meghan Golden, and Andrea Hunter

Guest: Barbara Borkert

Names need to be checked.

1. 
   Call to Order - Time: 7:02 P.M.
   
2. 
   Sign-In Sheet – Completed by the use of a sign in sheet.
   
3. 
   Staff Advocacy (Barbara Borkert – West Lawn/Wyomissing Hills)
   
   1. 
      Works at our West Lawn branch on Sundays
      
   2. 
      Works approximately 17 hours a week as needed.
      
   3. 
      Has a Master’s Degree in English Literature and taught at RACC
      
   4. 
      She is a volunteer at the Robesonia library
      
   5. 
      She enjoys her job at WLWH
      

4. 
   Consent Agenda Approval - STLA Minutes July 9^th 2015, Director’s Report, Branch Manager’s Report, Financial Reports, Friends Report(s)
   
   1. 
      Motion to approve by Jennifer
      
   2. 
      Second by Sherry
      
   3. 
      Motion passed unanimously
      
5. 
   Director/Branch Mgr. Updates – Patty and Barb
   
   1. 
      Patty – Book drop still being worked on
      
      1. 
         2-3 weeks yet
         
   2. 
      Barb -
      
      1. 
         Should be July, not June on her report
         
      2. 
         Need part-time help
         

6. 
   BCPL Meeting
   
   1. 
      Next meeting is Wednesday, August 19th; Carol is going
      
7. 
   Old Business
   
   1. 
      National Night Out Wrap-up - Patty
      
   2. 
      Check for Carol - Kevin
      
   3. 
      Overdue fines – Patty and Barb
      
8. 
   New Business
   
   1. 
      2015 Municipal Budget Request Letter – Michelle will create a request letter for $165,000 for 3 years
      
   2. 
      By-Laws Re-approval – Michelle – Per Patty, we do not need to reapprove
      
   3. 
      Mission Statement Re-approval –
      
      1. 
         Motion to approve by John
         
      2. 
         Second by Jennifer
         
      3. 
         Motion passed unanimously
         
   4. 
      Direct Deposit – Kevin and Patty
      
      1. 
         Moving to Quick Books in the first quarter of 2016
         
   5. 
      Faxing at West Lawn/Wyomissing Hills – Barb
      
      1. 
         Faxing and long distance phone are free
         
         1. 
            That will change as it must be consistent with Spring Bldg.
            
            1. 
               Local should be $.50
               
            2. 
               Long Distance should be $1.00
               
               1. 
                  Motion to approve by Donna
                  
               2. 
                  Second by Jennifer
                  
               3. 
                  Motion passed unanimously
                  
                  
                  
   6. 
      PSU Burkey Ice Cream Sale – Carol
      
      1. 
         Everything in place
         
   7. 
      TV Donation from Spring Township Fire Department – Patty
      
      1. 
         At the library, working well
         
9. 
   Twp. of Spring Municipal Advocacy Program – Jen and Michelle a. Next meeting is Monday August 24^th; who can go?
   
   1. 
      Probably Jen and Michelle
      
10. 
    Solicitor a. Computer Donation Update – No answers to his emails.
    
    1. 
       Patty was in contact, may have more CRT’s
       

b. Purchasing Policy - Jestyn will adjust

c. Non-Discrimination Policy – Jestyn will adjust

11. 
    Other Issues/concerns/comments – Around the Table – Public Comment
    
    1. 
       No comments
       
12. 
    Adjourn Meeting - Time: 8:25
    

Respectfully submitted,

Donna M. Bird

STLA Board Secretary

Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 10^th, 2015 7 PM at Township of Spring Admin. Bldg.