Teton County Library Board Meeting
December 19, 2006
President Amy Robinson called the meeting to order. Board members Joe
Albright and Bill Wotkyns were present. Also present were Director Deb
Adams, staff member Sally McCullough and Foundation Director Missy Falcey.
Approve Vouchers and Minutes
Joe moved, and Bill seconded to approve the vouchers. All voted in favor.
Bill moved, and Joe seconded to approve the minutes. All voted in favor.
Foundation Report
Missy thanked the board for their support on the Frank McCourt and Four
Seasons events. They both were a huge success, many staff members were
able to attend this year. She noted that next year's party will be on
November 30th and that they would like to bring in another well known
author, some names were discussed. She reported that they were doing
great in the fundraising department. The board congratulated her on
a job well done by her and Pauline. She then left the meeting.
No Friends Report
Financial Report
Deb reviewed the financial notes. There were no questions. Joe mentioned
that some roof repairs may be needed in the future. This was brought
to his attention by one of the bidders on the Solar Project. Deb will
share Joe's comment with Dail, the Facilities Manager.
Librarian's Report
There have been no requests under Section 215 of the Patriot Act.
WLA Endowment Legislation
Deb reported that Directors and Boards were asked by WLA to write letters
of support to our local representatives regarding this item. A template
had been provided which Deb modified for Teton County Library and prepared
for signature. All were in agreement and it was signed by Deb and Amy.
WLA had also requested that we draft a resolution to be submitted to
our Teton County commissioners. Some discussion followed on the effectiveness
of doing this and it was decided to put this item on hold.
New Commissioner Orientation
Deb explained that Jan Livingston was organizing sessions for each county
department to meet with the new commissioners. The library has typically
done a presentation for commissioners and other public officials in
January. With the institution of the New Commissioner Orientation by
the County Administrator, Deb proposed changing the format and timing
of the library's public officials' presentation to spring as part of
the facilities planning process. When the date is set for the new commissioner
orientation is set, Deb will notify the board for their possible attendance.
"Old" Commissioner Liaison Farewell
Andy Schwartz was unable to attend.
Deb announced that Teton County is asking each department to look at
forming a "Green Team" to assess and identify steps to reduce
energy costs and CO2 output. She said that TC Parks & Rec. had already
completed a study, finding that using green energy sources was a bit
more expensive but that CO2 emissions would be reduced significantly.
The board then set the dates for upcoming board meetings for February
through May. They are: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
Thursday, Mar. 15, 2007
Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2007 at 3:00 PM (this is date is tentative dependent
upon the Teton County budget deadline).
Thursday, May 17, 2007
The June date will be determined in January, as Amy will be out of
town on June 21st.
Joe reported that he had been asked to submit a letter of recommendation
for a bidder on the Solar Project. It was agreed that he should recuse
himself from voting and be silent during any discussion in the selection
process. He also recommended that the board should possibly interview
the finalists due to some roofing issues that they might want to discuss.
Bill moved to adjourn, Joe seconded, all voted in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:50PM
Sally McCullough
Business Manager
Press
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