1. Roll Call

President Karon Harvey called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Present were Karon Harvey, Rita Brown, Steve Viessman, Teresa Clark and Library Director Bev Russell.

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 regular board meeting minutes of August 10, 2005.

Steve moved the approval of the August 10^th minutes. Teresa seconded. The minutes were approved.

5. Petitions, communications, public input: Karon received an e-mail from Clark Nichols updating the board on his move. He has joined the Friends of the Library organization and says that the Canyon City library district is also looking towards a building expansion project.
6. Reports and recommendations from the Library Director and/or library staff:

1. Library statistical reports: August 2005 (see board packets) The statistical report was distributed. Bev is concerned that the library budget is not allowing the library to budget enough for books, and this is hurting circulation. Teresa agreed that this could be an issue. Bev said that a frequent complaint she hears is that the library does not have enough of the newest and most popular fiction and non-fiction. As a result, she is going emphasize this as well as audio books and videos in her purchasing for the coming year.
2. Library activities for August 2005 – Listed below

• NHC presentation on Hispanic Storytelling – Aug. 1 – 29 attended
• Book Club – August 2 – 19 attended.
• National Night Out booth – 180 children & 151 adults registered for prizes.
• Teen Battle of the Bands – August 11 – over 500 attended.
• TAC Banquet – August 24 – 25 attended.

1. Accept resignation of Marj Mandujano from Library Board

Bev received a letter from Marj Mandujano, resigning from the Library Board because she and her husband will be in Arizona for about six months this winter. Bev forwarded the letter to the City Manager. Rita moved to regretfully accept Marj’s resignation. Steve seconded. Motion carried.

2. Endorse appointment of Sue Waite to fill remaining term board term

Sue Waite has agreed to serve on the Library Board, replacing Marj. The City Council will move upon this at their next meeting. Board members were pleased that Sue had agreed to once again serve on the Library Board.

3. Update on the Philanthropic Giving Study being conducted by Hodge Cramer and Associates

The interviews for the feasibility study will begin on Monday with library staff, board members, and friends of the library. Mike Schmidt will be in town Monday – Thursday, conducting interviews. Russ Hodge will be here Monday & Tuesday to visit with people.

4. $8,000 Keno Grant for feasibility study approved.

1. Actions items:

8. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.