The Livermore Community Library met with 9 members a 1 visitor, Ms. Susan Dunman. Meeting was called to order by Dianna Hoover. No minutes were read. Margaret Scott distributed the finance report. $2,542.92 balance in treasury.
Old Business: (1) Dianna reported Maor Jerry Zuehl notified Mr. Amos of Amos Construction to make necessary repairs to furnace. New Business: Sheila Heflin reported on the numbers of McLean countians currently paying to use the Daviess County library. There are 740 card members. Margaret Scott compiled a report on utilities for 2005-2006 for the library. A comparison of librarian salaries in similar sized counties was reviewed.
Mike motioned to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8 pm. Diannna Hoover, Chariperson. Mary Underwood, Secretary.
May 7, 2007
The Livermore Community Library met with 9 members a 2 visitors present. Chairperson, Dianna Hoover presiding. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurers report presented. $2,443.25 balance reported.
Dianna thanked all workers who subbed for Loretta in the library during her illness. McLean County Judge Larry Whitaker handed out printout and spoke regarding State Library standards, certifications, requirements, budget, parking, ADA requirements, plans for an open informational discussion in the county.
"What do we do now?" Contact people to assess building as to strength, electrical components needed to carry internet, more computers. Make a list of wants. Susan offered to invite the construction personnel of KBLA to next month's meeting. Board members were challenged to design their want list and present it at the June meeting. Motion to dismiss. Adjourned at 8:20 pm.
June, 2007
After enjoying delicious refreshments, on June 4, 2007, the Livermore Community Library Board met with seven members, two visitors present. Dianna Hoover presided. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and accepted. Treasurer's report was distributed by Margaret Scott. Balance was $2,287.93 .
Old Business: Dianna Stated we had not heard re the books from New Jersey. We are in need of a "contact" list for Loretta to phone for subs in Dianna's two week absence. Jayne Johnson volunteered. Board members were presented a "Want list" and discussion was held. Judge Whitaker proposed an appointment of a working committee at the next Fiscal Court Meeting. The purpose is to further the HB 380, Project 380. He mentioned the MOA has been signed. We also discussed ways to penetrate the county in a positive manner. He asked that we present a "wish list" at our next regular meeting. Meeting scheduled for June 18 in which these will be made. Susan Denman offered to meet with two board members and Chris Bischoff for discussion on immediate specific needs. Motion made to subscribe to the McLean County News for library copy. Passed. Mary to pay first year's subscription. Discussion on the feasibility of also purchasing Louisville Courier Journal and Owensboro Messenger Inquirer with no action.
Motion to adjourn.
July 2, 2008
The Livermore Community Library Board met with 9 members and 3 visitors present, Dianna Hoover, presiding. Susan Denham and Chris Bischoff, were here representing the State of Ky KDLA. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. Financial report was distributed by Margaret Scott, treasurer. $2115.10 balance on hand.
New business. A discussion on weeding our book collection in the library, methods and depth-- with agreement that we should throw awal old reference books and badly worn books, keeping old history as well as classic books. Shela will provide with a copy of guidelines to Dianna. We will consider having paperback books in a replacement program, rather than processed to be checked out.
Mr Bischoff spoke regarding his role in our library project He recommended we hire professional architect to inspect the building, and recommending what to do re improvements for increasing technology; check on the strength of floor.
Judge Whitaker spoke as to the role the community will play in development and improvements. The HB380 library board commmittee will be appointed by Judge Whitaker at Fiscal court meeting in July. Dianna was appointed to represent the board on the committee.
Dianna announced that Loretta Gross is having to take shots for a week at a time (chemo) and needs to be off work.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm
August 6, 2007
The Community Library Board met with 6 members and three visitors present, Dianna Hoover, presiding. Minutes were read and accepted. Dianna announced the books from New Jersey Kiwanas have arrived. There are three hundred boxes of books to be unloaded and processed. The coach and MCHS Football team along with a couple of men in the community unloaded these for us. A donation of $100.00 was made to the team, and a card of thanks was sent to the helpers. Loretta Gross has resigned her position in the library, due to health problems. The new shortened hours are 10 am to 3 pm, with a lunch time closing from 11:30 to 12:30pm. Dianna received photos from New Jersey Kiwanas depicting the leaving of the books they donated, and they requested that we provide them with the receiving of the books ...
Mr Whitaker reported an architect is being secured to study our building and needs. Debby Spencer reported on her role in the web page development and community education/interaction and our rold in this aspect. No action taken. Margaret Scott distributed treasurer's report. Next board meeting is changed to September 10, 2007. Meeting adjourned.
September 10, 2007
The Community Library Board met with 8 members, four visitors present, Dianna Hoover presiding. Minutes were read and accepted. Business was set aside for two architects to present their plans. The firms were, RBS of Owensboro
and DLZ of Frankfort, Ky. After their presentation, the Board along with Mr Whittaker, discussed the two offers. Motion made by Eldon, seconded by Jayne, to go with RBS. Motion carried.
Dianna presented a request to lower A/C to more comfortable temperature. It was pointed out to the board that an overgrowth of brush was interfering with proper function of the A/C. Steps will be taken to correct this problem. Margaret P:assed out treasurers report for July and August. Balance $1,562.97. Books are to be sold or discarded as weeding process progresses. Eldon was designated to contact Billie Hillard re possibly selling books on E-bay for a percentage of sales. He also will contact Wanda Humphrey re. purchase of adjoining lot, west of library, to be used for handicapped parking area. Mike motioned to adjourn.
October 1, 2007
The Community Library Board met with 7 members present. Meeting called to order by Dianna Hoover. Minutes were read and accepted. Treasurers report read and presented. Balance $1335.88.
Old business: Dianna reported Eldon's findings on purchasing adjoining lot. Wanda Humphrey owns lot and would like to obtain a realtor for the transaction. Mr Whittaker stated if we bought the land with state funds we should get a state certified appraisal. He stated he will get the info re appraisal and value and contact us. Mr Whitaker also stated he had sent a letter to RBS re initiating the scope of wook as to condition of the building structure, wiring, etc, for public use. He plans to have answers from RBS at next meeting. Mr Boswell and/or Mr Gooch will also be invited to our next meeting. Adjourned at 8:10pm,
January 7, 2008
The Community Library Board met with 6 members present, Dianna Hoover presiding. No minutes for December meeting. Treas report presented . $3,249.90, Balance. Mary requested the set of assorted music books presented to the library by Miss Hicks be donated to Debbie Howard, as she was interested in getting them. The Board unanimously
consented to give the 16 volume set to Debbie. VErnon Frashure has a collection of the 1940's Livermore High School yearbooks he would like to donate to the library. Mary is to send thank you note to Vernon for these items. Dianna suggested we ask Poole's Pharmacy to furnish magazines to the library. Board agreed.
New Business: New employee on staff: Renee Hillard has been employed. The library hours are now increased to 9 to 5 Monday thru Friday. Caleb Baldwin, a local middle school art student requested permission to have an art show in order to place his sketches and art on display. The Board will pursue this request. Adjourned at 7:35 pm. Dianna Hoover, Chairperson, Mary Underwood, Secretary
Correction: The library hours have been increased to 9-4:30. Doris stated Eldon requested
to have pictures in art gallery framed. Doris is to check on this with Hobby Lobby.
Feb 4, 2008
The Community Library Board met with 9 members and four visitors attending. Meeting called to order by Dianna Hoover. Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted with correction by Doris Turner. Treasurers' report was distributed. Balance $3,145.84.
Old Business: Doris Turner reporter she had two prints in the art gallery framed at a cost of $25.00
each. Dianna reported we have a new employee: Jessica Case, who is assisting in getting the card catalogue in order. She also introduced two "new" board members, George and Carol Rhodes. George and Carol have been strong supporters of the library, assisted in many ways, as patrons.
New Business: Diana submitted a request to purchase a "book truck". Motion made by Mary Underwood, and seconded by Dinah Hopper to purchase one. Motion passed. Judge Larry Whittaker introduced Don Wilson and Doug Carraway, and reported on their roles in developing countywide projects. With plans to conduct a "walk through" the building in a more thorough manner at a later date, they commented on the strengths of the existing building we had. Also attending was Matt Hayden, magistrate, of Beech Grove. He inquired on matters, regarding change of name of the library to something indicative of County wide, asked how he could sell his people on travelling the distance to use the library in Livermore. It was explained that many services would be available not requiring the travel to use the facilities.
A note was made as to how many books had been removed;as well as new books being processed by the three employees. Adjourned at 8:38 pm
March 3, 2008
The Community Library Board met with 9 members present, Dianna Hoover presiding. Minutes of February meeting read and accepted. Treasurers report distributed by Margaret Scott, reporting balance of $2,915.33. Accepted.
Old business: Date for Baldwin Art Show set for April 20. Dianna ordered to book truck- expected delivery date in 2 weeks.
New Business: As a part of the ""We the People" program, a postorial program called "Picture America" is available to the library. These are through grants to apply for. They are two-sided prints, available from May to Fall, and deal with Art and History. Dianna has applied for this grant.
Dinah Hopper suggested we proceed with purchasing a computer with library software to more easily facilitate entering new books into the system. The city of Livermore will be asked to purchase this computer, and Dinah will follow up on it at City Council meeting.
Mr Caraway reported lighting and fire exits signs not working. These should be in working order within 30 days. A discussion of possible grant monies to apply for to progress on library work with George Rhodes advising of AT&T's willingness to help libraries; Also Schwan Foods was mentioned for fundraising. No action taken. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm
April 7, 2008
The Community Library Board met with 8 members and 1 visitor present, Dianna Hoover presiding. Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted. Treasurer's report distributed. Balance $2,745.74.
Old business: Mr Caraway met and listed carpentry work bids had been let. He listed items to be done:
(1) remove partitions in restrooms to create ADA facility.
(2) repair or replace back basement door.
(3) create hole, partition for elevator.
(1) Electrical: Replace existing lights;
(2) Install 5 high speed internet ports
$3,825.00
Carpet: Bid for downstairs only, as well as both levels had been bid on. Carpets Unlimited got the bid, ---lower level ---$8,023.00 Elevator: D C Elevators in Louisville, Ky got the bid for installing the lift, for $26,075.00 Carpentry - let to Mule Construction (owned by Harold Cundiff, Livermore) Dinah reported Mr Whitaker stated the City of Livermore would be refunded for the computer they bought earlier. Dinah reported, also the Baldwin family have opted to set the art show at a later date after renovations to the library were complete or near completion. We discussed replacing the copy machine . Sheila Fulkerson will check with Edge Business Machines re this item. Motion made and seconded to purchase new portable phone. passed. Motion made and seconded to place ad in McLean County Fair catalog. Passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.
May 5, 2008
The Community Library Board met with 11 members, 2 visitors present, Dianna Hoover presiding. Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted. Mr Chris Bischoff of State Library Department, met with us to plan shelving and placement
as well as Susan Dunman. He spoke to the board re placement of the childrens' section in the very front of the building, with geneology near the front. He recommended setting aside money for painting, to plan building to be ADA compliant. Sheila reported on her findings on the copy machine, Copy Star brand, $1,295.00 with toner cartridges at $79.95 ea.
Book moving: As this will need to be done for carpet laying, we discussed "farming" out this project in community and organizations. Item tabled, no action. Livermore High School pictures: Mary had not received information as yet re their removal. Book disposal: Dinah reported two dumpsters full have been disposed of, The new portable phone has been purchased. Eldon reported renewal for Coding for roofing will keep current til 2011, with a cost of $4,000.00. We are to check if grant money can be used for this . Needs: Check on shades for front windows. Door on Hill Street side needs replacing. Doris suggested we plan a work day in the library. Wednesday was suggested. We welcomed new members: Betty Higgs, Barbara Rickard, Barbara Trimble, and Joyce Sutton. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm
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