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February 2017 Board Meeting Minutes
Prince Rupert Library Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Present:
Barry Cunningham (BC), Devlin Fernandes (DF), Chelsea Keays (CK), Tim MacDonald (TM), (Helen Moore (HM), Heather Rose (HR), Dale White (DW)Andrea Wilmot (AW), Joe Zelwietro (JZ, Chief Librarian)
Regrets: Glenn Groulx (GG), Dave Uppal (JU), Brent Patriquin (BP)
Meeting commenced at 7:05 pm.
Library Merchandise
We do have an on-going sale of items at the library. There is a display case showcasing our merchandise. Located to the right of the gate when entering the main entrance of the library.
Our merchandise includes:
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Rainy Day T-shirt: $25.00 |
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GTP Hotel Notecards: |
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Frameable Prints: |
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Bookbags: |
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Sou'wester Rain Hats: | |
January 2017 Board Meeting Minutes
Prince Rupert Library Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Present:
Tim MacDonald (TM), Devlin Fernandes (DF), Brent Patriquin (BP), Glenn Groulx (GG), Dale White (DW), Heather Rose(HR), Joe Zelwietro (JZ) (Chief Librarian)
Regrets: Helen Moore (HM), Jagdev Uppal (JU), Andrea Wilmot (AW), Chelsea Keays (CK)
Meeting commenced at 7:10 pm.
- General discussion about the Consent Agenda method and ways of improving it. JZ will separate the next Agenda into two parts: the consent agenda and the discussion agenda and will provide printed versions of all digital materials to those trustees who wish to have printed. At this point I think 2 trustees have requested paper copies (DW and BP). Anybody else, please let me know.
- Consent modified by removing the “Imperial Oil grant” from the consent agenda. Motion to pass modified consent agenda by HR, seconded by GG, passed. Items accepted in consent agenda:
- Minutes of the November 16, 2016 meeting
- NWLF/NELF letter
- Libraries Branch’s response to NWLF/NELF letter
- Community Enhancement Grant letter
- Library financial statement
- Read with the Rampage event advertisement
- Librarian’s Report
- Items to be discussed in Discussion agenda:
- Chair and vice-Chair elections
- Imperial Oil grant
- Idea for used books
- Job share discussion
- Chief Librarian job discussion
- Prince Rupert Library Letter of Support to SD#52
Moving onto Discussion Agenda:
November 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Prince Rupert Library Board Meeting Minutes
November 16, 2016
Present:
Devlin Fernandes (DF), Tim MacDonald (TM), Helen Moore (HM), Brent Patriquin (BP), Heather Rose (HR), Andrea Wilmot (AW), Dale White (DW) and Joe Zelwietro (JZ, Chief Librarian)
Regrets: Jagdev Uppal (JU)
Meeting commenced at 7:00 pm.
- Motion to approve everything in the “Consent Agenda”except for matters removed from the Consent Agenda. Moved by AW, seconded by BP, passed.
- Matters included in Consent Agenda:
- acceptance of previous Board Meeting minutes of October 21, 2016
- Librarian report
- Matters not included in consent agenda and discussed
- librarian report
- 3 year budget forecast
- librarian job description
- unaudited library financial statements
- update on potential library winterfest event
Discussions included:
October 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Prince Rupert Library Board Meeting Minutes
October 21, 2016
Present:
Devlin Fernandes (DF), Tim MacDonald (TM), Brent Patriquin (BP), Jagdev Uppal (JU) Dale White (DW), Andrea Wilmot (AW), Joe Zelwietro (Chief Librarian, JZ)
Regrets: Helen Moore (HM)
Meeting commenced at 7:05 pm.
- Agenda was amended to include discussions about:
- Northwest History Room promotion
- Safety in Library for all individuals
- Motion to pass May Board minutes, DF moved and seconded by DW, Passed.
- New Business
- Presentation by Friends of the Library representative Barb Leonard. She informed the Board that the Friends of the Library have over $14,000 ready for the Library. Various ideas were discussed and the Board thanked Barb and all the Friends in supporting the library.
- Motion by Board: The Board directs JZ to refer the Operating Funding Agreement with JZ's comments back to Corporate Administrator Rory Mandryk to be re-written to be consistent with the Library Act. Moved by AW and seconded by JU, Passed.
- Other matters were discussed (see attached page 'actions for Joe') but no further motions.
Motion to pass agenda with amendments, BP moved and DW seconded, Passed
Meeting Adjourned at 9:20 pm. Next Meeting at 7 pm Wednesday, November 16, 2016.
May 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Prince Rupert Library Board Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2016
Present:
Barry Cunningham (BC), Devlin Fernandes (DF), Helen Moore (HM), Brent Patriquin (BP), Jagdev Uppal (JU), Dale White (DW), Andrea Wilmot (AW), Joe Zelwietro (JZ, chief librarian)
Regrets: Tim MacDonald (TM), Lauren Williams (LW), Glenn Groulx (GG)
AGM commenced at 7:15 pm.
April 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Prince Rupert Library Board Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2016
Present:
Devlin Fernandes (DF), Glenn Groulx (GG), Tim MacDonald (TM), Helen Moore (HM), Brent Patriquin (BP), Dale White (DW), Lauren Williams (LW), Joe Zelwietro (JZ, chief librarian)
Absent: Joy Thorkelson (JT)
AGM commenced at 7:05 pm.
- Motion to accept the Chairperson's Report by LW, seconded by HM, passed.
- Motion to accept the Librarian's Report by TM, seconded by GG, passed.
- Motion to accept Statement of Financial Information by LW, seconded by TM, passed.
- Decision to forward this Annual report to City, The Northern View, and patron supporters; as well as to make the report publicly available on the library website.
Regular April meeting commenced at 7:40 pm
- Agenda amended to add 3 new items for discussion: staff safety, new board members and promotion for the library and. Motion to pass amended agenda by TM, seconded by BP, passed.
- Minutes of March 2016 Board Meeting Minutes passed.
- Discussion re: nature of contract between city of Prince Rupert and Prince Rupert Public Library Board. Trustees are considering the matter. After consideration, trustees will speak to Council . JZ to makes notes of consideration and bring them back to Board for next Library Board meeting.
- Discussion about test results indicating elevated levels of lead in the drinking water in the library. JZ informed the Board what has happened so far since tests performed in March 2016. The library statement to the public regarding this matter included with these minutes.
- Invite Friends of the Library to a Library Board Meeting to discuss the Prince Rupert Community Foundation. A trustee, BP, will work with the FoL to help formalize a 'return' policy for services not received by successful bidders at the Novel Idea auction.
- Discussion about Health and Safety of library employees from intoxicated or otherwise potentially dangerous visitors. Board is initiating a Labour-Management meeting and invites a response from the union members.
- The library will create an email list to advise library patrons and supporters of upcoming events. The Library Board and staff will work toward greater promotion of events in general and specifically promote new programs such as the 3D printer program. The promotion of the library will also involve talking to neighbouring communities such as Port Edward, Metlakatla, Lax Kwala'ams, etc. to explore whether they can contribute to the Library.
- JZ to develop a more formal policy and procedure guidelines for the 3D printing program.
- The library is entering a new 3 year contract with CityWest to provide improved internet connectivity for both internal library use and public access.
- Reminder to those trustees whose term is expiring this year, please inform City that you wish to re-apply.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:45 pm. Next Meeting at 7pm (May 26, 2016).
March 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Prince Rupert Library Board Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2016
Present:
Dale White (DW), Brent Patriquin (BP), Lauren Williams (LW), Devlin Fernandes (DF), Glenn Groulx (GG), Tim MacDonald (TM), Joy Thorkelson (JT), Barry Cunningham (BC), Joe Zelwietro (JZ) Chief Librarian
Regrets: Helen Moore (HM)
Meeting commenced at 7:30 pm.
January 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Prince Rupert Library Board Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2016
Present:
Dale White (DW), Barry Cunnigham (BC), Devlin Fernandes (DF), Glenn Groulx (GG), Tim MacDonald (TM), Joe Zelwietro (JZ), chief librarian
Regrets: Brent Patriquin (BP), Joy Thorkelson (JT), Helen Moore (HM), Lauren Williams (LW)
Meeting commenced at 7:30 pm.
- Agenda accepted. Motion DW, Seconded GG; passed.
- Minutes from previous meeting (November 19. 2015). Motion TM, Seconded DW; passed
- Discussion and acceptance of Library Board Meeting schedule for 2016 as presented by JZ
- Review of statistical and financial reports for 2015. Motion to accept reports by BC, seconded by GG. Passed.
- In-camera discussion
- Discussion about proposed reduction of City of Prince Rupert's grant to the library regarding possible service cutbacks, grant opportunities and building partnerships. The Board would like to have a meeting with library staff soon to allow staff to offer input into the process. The proposed meeting date is February 5. JZ will communicate to the staff and inform the Board of their reply.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:05 pm. Next Meeting at 7:30 pm (Feb, 18, 2016).
November 2015 Board Meeting Minutes
Prince Rupert Library Board Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2015
Present:
Peter Maksymyszyn (PM), Devlin Fernandes (DF), Helen Moore (HM), Glenn Groulx (GG), Dale White (DW), Tim MacDonald (TM), Joe Zelwietro (JZ) Chief Librarian
Regrets: Lauren Williams (LW)
Meeting commenced at 7:10 pm.
- Motion to pass Agenda, PM; GG seconded; Passed
- Motion to accept Agenda, TM, DF seconded; Passed
- Review of October statistics
- Discussion of upcoming Library budget defense
- Trustee Peter Maksymyszyn announced that he would be resigning due to health reasons
- Library trustees, management and library staff to form labour-management committee to work toward Letter of Understanding (LoU) #3. A representative(s) from the union will speak to board in January
- Board development matters. Two ideas tabled for further discussion
- we will look for other community members to join the library board; perhaps find a youth who is interested in learning/joining the board Joe and trustees will talk to others who are interested in joining the library board.
- we will investigate the best way to do radio spots promoting the library
- in-camera discussion
Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 pm. Next Meeting 7:30 pm (Jan 21, 2016).
Accessibility at Your Library
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