HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/2009 - Minutes RENTON P;,��,1C LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUST�MEETING
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Thursday, 7:00 p.in.
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Renton Public Library supports lifelong learning for the public by anticipating and responding to
community needs for inforniation, and by inspiring and encouraging the community's desire to read.
ATTENDING: Members: John DuBois
Peter Hartley
Heather Nugent
Atny Pieper
Catherine Ploue-Smith, President
Staff: Bette Anderson, Library Director
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER: The October 8, 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: Peter Hartley MOVED THAT THE AGENDA FOR October 8,
2009, be approved. SECONDED by Amy Pieper. The motion CARRIED.
3. REVIEW OF MINUTES: Peter Hartley MOVED THAT THE MINLJTES OF September 10,
2009, be approved. SECONDED by Amy Pieper. John DuBois noted that the other Board
Members present concurred with his request for information about the City's insurance coverage
for the library. The motion CARRIED.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
5. COMMLTNICATIONS: None.
6. FINANCIAL REPORT: 'Fhe Expenditure Status Report for September 2009 was distributed.
7. MONTHLY REPORT: STATISTICS—September 2009 statistics were distributed.
8. OLD BUSINESS: STAFF—The KCLS (King County Library System)Human Resources
Department staff inet one-on-one with Renton Library Circulation staff to discuss current job
duties to more accurately match our employees with KCLS job descriptions and duties. We will
be meeting with-KCLS and the City's Human Resources department early in November to
discuss the results of the position analysis.
ANNEXATION INFORMATION DOCIJMENTS—A"Frequently Asked Questions''document
is being developed and is scheduled to be posted on the library website, and prepared in a print
version by October 19. The print version will be available in the libraries, at the Community
Centers and at City Hall. The document will be sent to the Public Disclosure Commission for an
opinion as to whether it meets the criteria for factual information.
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RENTON�BLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUS�S MEETING
October 8, 2009
HOWARD HANSEN DAM INFORMATION—Bette Anderson referred the Board to the
information and maps posted on the City's website. Catherine Ploue-Smith suggested the King
County website as another excellent resource.
INSURANCE—Bette Anderson explained that the City of Renton is self-insured. In the case of
datnage due to floods or other natural disasters, damage to the library and contents would be
covered on a prioritized basis with other City properties.
BABY STORYTIME—The ne�� storytime program for ages 0-18 months is proving to be very
successful. Attendance is between 22-25 babies with their adults.
CEDAR RNER NATURALISTS—Naturalists will present salmon information to the public on
the library deck beginning next weekend and running through the first week of November.
RTC COMMUNITY BOOKSHELF—In partnership with the Renton Technical College Library,
Outreach Librarian Kris Baker has created a small collection of books for children and families,
housed in the college library, that can be checked out by students and teachers. Kris will refresh
the collection with new offerings once a month.
9. NEW BUSINESS: None.
10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm. The next regular meeting of the Library
Board is scheduled for 7:OOpm, Thursday,November 12, 2009, at the Renton Public Library.
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Catherine Ploue-Smith, President
Renton Public Library Board
Cc: Denis Law,Mayor
Teny Higashiyama,Co�mnunity Services Ad�ninistrator
City Clerk
City Councilmembers
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