Tonganoxie Library Board of Directors

Call to Order

7:01 Called to order

Consent Agenda

Approved - 1- Dana 2-Sherri - All in favor.

January 2023 & November 2022 Minutes

Adult Programming & Marketing Report

Children's Librarian Report

Library Statistics

Treasurer's Report

January Treasurer's Report

1-Jen 2-Emily All approved. Dana advised nothing abnormal

Director's Report

New Business 

a. Deep Cleaning **added to agenda

Jennifer brought up a cleaning of the children's area, some items looking dingy/grungy.  Max will glance in area. Will take a look in the building to see what can be done to clean the things that are getting dingy.

Friends and Foundation

Didn't meet this month.

Old Business

District Plan Update

Guest: Mike McDonald

In person to answer questions. Max advised district plan update, city has plan to convert library to district library. City met with Lance Kneely and Tom Holland. Seemed as if things were going to move forward, however still in limbo.  Last day to present bill is this Friday, nothing in yet. Likely will not happen this session, as of today per Max. Mentioned about NEKLS having a place in the process however,  if bill goes through, NEKLS could lose up to  $265000+ in tax revenue if remaining LVCO is moved into district libraries.  

Tonganopoly Update & Price Reduction

Last update for a while. Meagan advised would like to lower price.  Emily recommended $25.00 price.  Spent 19k on these.  Ordered 1000 games.  Break even is $19.45.  2nd Sunday of April to push out new price (April 9, 2023)

Seven Member Board Proposal

Meagan advised, now down to 7 board members.  Time to determine if we want to keep it that way.  Motion to present to city becoming 7 member board - 1 Dana 2 Sherry Role 3 Chris Aye 4. Emily Aye 5. Meagan Aye 6. Jennifer Aye

Coffee Equipment Update

Steve offered to donate 500$ for machine, Consensus is that 500 is not enough to buy the machine out.  Jennifer communicated this to steve to get machine back and someone on board will research the value.

Tuition Reimbursement Update

Found address.  Recommendation from another attorney was the send a letter to Nicole. 

Strategic Plan Subcommittee Presentation

Feedback and changes made, Max presents final version.  Same goals as before with measurable objectives.  No discussion arose. Motion made to approve strategic plan. 1 Dana 2 Emily All approved. Further note from Emily to have August meeting with sub committee to discuss the measurable objectives

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn 8:26 hours.  1 Sherry 2 Dana. All in favor.