Moyer District Library

Moyer District Library Board Meeting Minutes February 14th, 2024

MOYER DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

February 14, 2024 at Moyer District Library

Trustees in attendance: Sue Walker, Jim Hazen, Joy Zimmerman, Tena Kincaid, Heather Killian, and Erin Nuss.

The meeting was called to order by President Sue Walker at 5:30 PM.

Public Comment 

The public appreciates the support of the board in regards to swiftly supporting the library staff in dealing with an inappropriate patron and banning them for 3 months. 

Agenda Additions 

Add the update on the city CPPRT from the city. 

Minutes

The minutes from the January meeting were reviewed. Jim Hazen moved to approve the January minutes and Joy Zimmerman seconded. All members voted to approve the meeting minutes. January minutes were approved. 

Communications: 

See attached 

Building and Grounds

Meeting will need to be rescheduled due to illness. 

Discussion of reordering mats at the front door and our current mats are wearing out 

Policy and Personnel   

Discussion of when we have to close due to weather or power failure. The Librarian will make the call. 

Long Range Planning

Looking into painting the more high traffic areas that are getting scuffed: program room, the wall behind the circulation desk. Ken Fisher and Denny Fisher paint, so we can look into contacting them. We would like a quote for the project. 

Other projects–electronic sign software is obsolete, would we be able to update or replace software. 

We are in need of a new copier, printer, fax combination machine to replace our current device. The committee will get a quote for renting a multi purpose machine. 

Committee researched the cost of automating the door to the program room door. The cost would be $4000 to $6000. 

The committee would like to update the worker desk to be ADA compliant: lower a section of the desk for wheelchair and children. 

In the back history section, create a couple quiet areas for patrons to work. So consolidate the 2 history sections, and then put in a wall or 2 to create a quiet area. Possibly include a laptop or chrome book for use to check out for use in the quiet room. The committee will research the cost of this project. 

The committee would also like to update signage within the building for patrons to locate areas and restrooms. 

Board requested that the committee make a prioritized list of project ideas with costs attached. Then the board would discuss further and make more decisions. 

Finance/Treasurer's Report

CD rate at 4.5% is no longer available. It was recommended 4.25% for 15 months. 

Erin Nuss move to reinvest the same money that just came out of the CD at the rate of 4.25% for 15 months. Tina Kinkaid second the motions. A roll call vote was taken and all members voted in favor.  

CPPRT tax was not paid for 2022 and 2023, and the city treasurer Scott said in Nov and Dec that the city would get us the money. This has not yet happened. Erin Nuss spoke with him yesterday and Scott said that he would get the check taken care of this weekend and mailed to our treasurer by next week. Erin will go to the next council meeting to speak with city council to ensure this is getting taken care of in a more timely manner. 

The January Treasurer’s Report was reviewed. Jim Hazen moved to approve the January report and Joy Zimmerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and all members voted to approve the January Treasurer’s Report. 



Librarian’s Report

See attached. 

Old Business 

None

New Business

None

Adjourn Meeting

Jim Hazen moved to adjourn the meeting. Joy Zimmermar seconded the motion. All members voted to approve. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25.



Respectfully submitted, 

Heather Killian

Secretary of Moyer District Library Board