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RENTON�ri3LIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUS'I`1�S MEETING
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November 12,2009 Renton Public Librar����Ri R�� ����
Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
MISSION STATEMENT
Renton Public Library supports lifelong learning for the public by anticipating and responding to
community needs for information, and by inspiring and encouraging the community's desire to read.
ATTENDING: Members: John DuBois
Peter Hartley
Heather Nugent
Amy Pieper
Catherine Ploue-Smith,President
Staff: Bette Anderson,Library Director
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER: The November 12,2009,meeting of the Library Board at the Renton Public
Library was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by President Catherine Ploue-Smith.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Amy Pieper MOVED THAT THE AGENDA FOR November 12,
2009,be approved. SECONDED by Peter Hartley. The motion CARRIED.
3. REVIEW OF MINUTES: Amy Pieper MOVED THAT THE MIl�UTES OF October 8,2009,be
approved. SECONDED by John DuBois. The motion CARRIED.
4. PUBLIC CONINIENT: None.
5. COMMUNICATIONS: None.
6. FINANCIAL REPORT: The Expenditure Status Report for October 2009 was not yet available.
7. MONTHLY REPORT: STATISTICS—The October 2009 Renton Public Library Statistics
report was distributed to the Board.
8. OLD BUSINESS: 2010 BUDGET-Public Service Ixnpacts—Bette Anderson distributed
information from the City of Renton Finance Department describing how the proposed budget
reductions will impact services to the community.
KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM(KCLS)
Preliminary Budget—Bette Anderson distributed a copy of the KCLS proposed budget for 2010.
Staff-Bette Anderson and Community Services Administrator Terry Higashiyama met with
KCLS Human Resources staff and the City's Human Resources department on November 9 to
discuss the results of the position analysis to match our employees with KCLS job descriptions
and duties. Matches were agreed on for most positions. There are still unresolved issues
concerning availability of some positions as well as bargaining unit concerns relating to
longevity and seniority.
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RENTON P�,IC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTE�MEETING
November 12, 2009
Annexation Information Documents—A"Frequently Asked Questions"document was
distributed to the Board.
PROJECT UP-DATES
Outreach Services—Outreach Librarian Kris Baker began in March 2009 serving two
homebound patrons. Since then, she has expanded service to include one group home, one
assisted living facility,and several additional homebound individuals, 17 patrons in all.
Men's Restroom—To improve the condition of the restroom, Seattle Building Maintenance,Inc
has agreed to deep clean,restore the grout, and Hard Shell the floor. This coating will seal the
floor,making it easier to clean and preventing odor-causing contaminants from accumulating.
The work will be done the night before Thanksgiving.
9. NEW BUSINESS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TRAINING-The training will be
November 30 from 5:30-8:30.
NEW BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION—The Board considered an applicant for membership
on the Board. It was decided to delay making a recommendation for appointment until after the
annexation election in February 2010.
10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Library
Board is scheduled for 7:OOpm,Thursday,December 10,2009, at the Renton Public Library.
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Catherine Ploue-Smith,President
Renton Public Library Board
Cc: Denis Law,Mayor
Terry Higashiyama,Community Services Administrator
City Clerk
City Councilmembers
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