HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2008 - Minutes RENTON PU�IC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEE�MEETING
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February 7, 2008 Renton Public Library
Thursday, 7:00 p.rn.
MISSION STATEMENT
Renton Public Library supports lifelong learning for the public by anticipating and responding to
conununity needs for information, and by inspiring and encouraging the community's desire to read.
ATTENDING: Meinbers: John Dubois
Peter Hartley, President
Tyler Morse
Heather Nugent
Catherine Ploue-Smith
Lynne Shioyama
Staff: Bette Anderson, Library Director
Linda Chanik, Secretary
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER: The February 7, 2008, meeting of the Library Board at the Renton Public
� Library was called to order at 7:09 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Tyler Marse MOVED THAT THE AGENDA FOR February 7,
2008, be approved. SECONDED by Lynne Shioyama. The motion CARRIED.
3. REVIEW OF MINUTES: Catherine Ploue-Smith MOVED THAT THE MINTJTES OF January
10, 2008,be approved. SECONDED by John Dubois. The motion CARRIED.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
5. COMMLJNICATIONS: None.
6. FINANCIAL REPORT: The January 2008 Renton Public Library Expenditure Status Report
was distributed to Board Members.
7. MONTHLY REPORT: STATISTICS—The Annua12007 and January 2008 Renton Public
Library Stutistics reports were distributed to the Board. (Copies are attached to these minutes.)
FAIRWOOD MEETING—A meeting was held on January 30 to provide information about the
future of the Fairwood (KCLS) Library. A panel comprised of Renton Public Library Director,
Bette Anderson and King County Library System(KCLS)Director, Bill Ptacek described the
respective library systems and answered questions from area residents regarding how library
services may be affected if the area incorporates as a city or annexes to the City of Renton.
Approximately 70 people attended, and comments about the presentations were generally
"�r✓ positive.
RENTON PUBLIC L�RARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ME�NG—Febniary 7, 2008
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8. OLD BUSINESS: MASTER PLAN—Library Administration met with the consultants to
develop the format of the Master Plan report. The Master Plan Contract has been e�tended to
allow the time necessary to complete the report.
9. NEW BUSINESS: REVIEW OF POLICIES—The Library Director distributed an updated
policy for managing the library bulletin boards. The Board reviewed it and discussion followed.
The policy was tabled until the next Board Meeting.
PROGRAMS—Three new programs will begin shortly at the Renton Public Library.
❑ Librarian, Roberta Lorandeau, will lead a monthly adult book discussion beginning
February 21, 2008.
❑ Children's Librarian, Jessica Marie, is bringing Pativs To Read to the library in March.
This national program for reluctant readers provides trained dogs that a child can read to
one-on-one. This opportunity to practice reading in a non-threatening environment has
proven to be successfiil in improving the reading skills of participating children.
❑ A teen library council is planned. Participants will talk about the library and what
services they feel the library could provide. Volunteer opportunities will also be
provided for teen council members interested in working in the library.
10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Library ,,�
Board is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2008, at the Renton Public Library.
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Peter Hartley, President �
Renton Public Library Board
Cc: Dennis Law,Mayor
Teny Higashiyama,Cummunity Services Administrator
Ciry Clerk
City Councilmembers
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