Board of Trustees Regular Session Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Present: Vicki Matsumori, Jessica Miller, Brent Gardner, Ali Lyddall, Kirsten Woodbury
Excused: Dustin Lewis, Sage Fitch
Others: Kim Fong, Murray Library Director; Julia Pehrson, Murray Library Assistant Director; Brittney Casad, Murray Library Staff
1. Call to Order:
Ali Lyddall called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes:
The minutes for the May 2022 meeting were approved, as written, on a motion made by Kirsten Woodbury. This was seconded by Vicki Matsumori and voting was unanimous in favor.
3. Public Comment:
Ali Lyddall stated that she was asked over Facebook by Coco James if the Summer Reading Program is also for adults because she could not find it on the website. Director Fong said that she will look into making sure it is on the front page of the website.
4. Financial Reports:
92% of the year has lapsed. Director Fong reported that there are a few budget lines that are over budget, but there are also several that are under budget. A motion to receive and file the financial report was made by Vicki Matsumori and seconded by Brent Gardner. Voting was unanimous in favor.
5. Board Reports:
Since she will not be attending next month’s meeting, Vicki Matsumori would like it stated that she will not be accepting a nomination for an officer position.
6. Director’s Report:
Director Fong gave a report on how the Summer Reading Program will work this year. Ali Lyddall asked if listening to an audiobook counts the same as reading a physical book and the answer was yes.
7. Old Business:
None
8. New Business:
8.1 July 23 Closing: Director Fong mentioned that the Days of ’47 parade and other Pioneer Day celebrations will be happening on July 23, 2022, and wondered if the Library Board would approve closing the library that day due to concern that not very many patrons would show up. Ali Lyddall asked if she can request an action item from Director Fong. She asked her to take a look at the cameras to see how many people come to the door so that the board can have a better understanding of how many people would come in the event that this happens again in the future. Director Fong agreed to look at the cameras. Brent Gardner made a motion to approve the closure of the library on July 23, 2022. This was seconded by Kirsten Woodbury and voting was unanimous in favor.
8.2 Parade Participation: Director Fong stated that if any of the board members would like to join library staff at the Fourth of July parade, they would be welcome.
9. Adjournment:
A motion to adjourn was made by Brent Gardner and seconded by Jessica Miller. Voting was unanimous in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.