1. Roll Call

President Karon Harvey called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Present were Karon Harvey, Susan Waite, Steve Viessman, Rita Brown, Library Director Bev Russell, and Judy Oltmanns, representing the library staff.

2. Notice of changes in the agenda. (Additions may not be made to this agenda less than 24 hours before the beginning of the meeting unless added under item 3 of this agenda.)

There were none.

3. Citizens with business not scheduled on the agenda. (As required by state law, no matter may be considered under this item unless the board determines that the matter requires emergency action.)

There were none.

4. Approve board-meeting minutes of April 12, 2006.

Sue moved that the minutes of the April 12, 2006 meeting be approved. Steve seconded. The minutes were approved.

5. Petitions, communications, public input:

1. Reports and recommendations from the Library Director and/or library staff:

• AARP Tax Assistance – April 1, 3, 5, 10, 15 – 103 people
• Teen Event – April 2 – 34 attended
• Literary Book Club – April 4 -23 attended
• Sustainability of Library Services Workshop – April 4 – Bev & Karon Harvey attended
• National Library Week Reception – April 5 – 120 attended
• Morning and Evening Story Time – April 6, 13, 20, 27 – 655 attended
• Author Signing with Kim Grams – April 8 – 136 attended
• Child Development Center Story Time – April 12 - 24 attended
• Brown Bag Book Club – April 19 – 13 attended
• Central Headstart Presentation – April 20 - 24 attended
• Westmoor Elementary School Tour (two 1^st grade classes) – April 24 – 36 attended
• Westmoor Elementary School Tour (1^st grade) – April 27 – 18 attended
• PEO presentation (Nancy) – April 26 – 27 attended
• 6^th Grade tour – April 27 – 18 attended

1. New Foundation Board – Informal meeting on May 4^th – next meeting scheduled for June 14^th --time to be announced. This meeting will be the official switch between the two boards.

Bev reported that the new foundation board members met on May 4^th for an informal informational meeting. The background of the library project to this point was discussed as well as a timeline for the future. Russ Hodge participated in the meeting by phone. Mike Schmidt was supposed to attend, but jury duty interfered. He could not get released to fly to Scottsbluff. The importance of the board’s assistance with fundraising was emphasized and the need for a stronger presence for the library with City Council.

Bev related that the City Manager requested that she attend the City Council meeting on Monday, May 15^th. The U. S. Bank building downtown is on the agenda for discussion, and Rick thought the Council might have questions about its utilization for the library. The new board will meet on June 14^th. They want to discuss the design plans with the Leo Daly team. Architect Ed Vidlak will be there to do a presentation and answer questions. Mike Schmidt from Hodge Cramer will also attend and possibly Russ Hodge. At this meeting we will legally dissolve the old Foundation Board and seat the new Board.

2. Report on logo development for library capital campaign

Bev presented the logo ideas from Julie Franklin. Most preferred the design that included a couch with the theme, "Our Community’s Living Room". All thought that books should be incorporated into the design somehow. Various suggestions were given. Bev asked members to e-mail Teresa with their suggestions as well as thoughts on color.

3. Promotion and Recruitment binder update

Rita presented a draft of the promotion and recruitment binder. She emphasized that it is still a work in progress.

4. Closed May 22 for Spring Meetings in Gering

Bev announced that the library will be closed on May 22 so staff can attend the NLA Spring Meeting in Gering.

5. Actions items:

1. Approve Summer Hours: Steve moved that the library’s summer hours be from May 30- September 5 and be as follows:

Sue seconded. The motion was approved.

1. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned for the Foundation Board meeting.