Author: Naomi Young

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board
May 13^th, 2024

Board Members Present: Shannon Smelley, Steven DeWitt, Jane Holechek, Marva Ellwanger
Also Present: Amanda Eastin, Naomi Young,

Absent: Tanya Lewis

Motion to excuse Tanya Lewis was made by Shannon Smelley, seconded by Jane Holechek.  

Meeting called to order at: 4:02pm

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph, Posted at Sidney Public Library, Sidney City Offices, and Sidney Post Office.
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Friends Report given by:   N/A

Approval of Minutes: Jane Holechek motioned to approve, seconded by Shannon Smelley
     APPROVED: ALL, except Marva Ellwanger, who abstained

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion to approve the bills for April 2024 was made by Shannon, seconded by Jane Holechek.

     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business:

Naomi will email the grievance policy to each board member, to go along with the grievance form already sent by email.

New Business:

            None 

Board went into closed session at 4:19pm

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
May 13^th, 2024

Board Members Present: Shannon Smelley, Steven Dewitt, Jane Holechek, and Marva Ellwanger
                                             
 Also Present:  Amanda Eastin, Naomi Young
     Absent: Tanya Lewis

Motion to excuse Tanya was made by Shannon Smelley, seconded by Jane Holechek.
APPROVED: ALL

  Meeting called to order at: 4:41pm

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Jane Holechek to approve the minutes of the April 15^th, 2024 meeting. The motion was seconded by Shannon Smelley.
  Approved: ALL, except Marva, who abstained.

Financial Reports and Bills:  N/A
Approved:

Old Business: Jane Holechek moved to table old business. Shannon Smelley seconded.

Approved: ALL

New Business:   

None

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: June 10^th, 2024
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:46pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board
April 15^th, 2024

Board Members Present: Shannon Smelley, Tanya Lewis, Jane Holechek
Also Present: Amanda Eastin, Naomi Young, and Autumn Ramirez

Absent: Steven Dewitt, Marva Ellwanger

Motion to excuse Steven and Marva was made by Shannon, seconded by Jane, agreed by all, opposed by none. 

Meeting called to order at: 5:30pm

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph, Posted at Sidney Public Library, Sidney City Offices, and Sidney Post Office.
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Friends Report given by:   N/A

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Shannon Smelley to approve the minutes of the March 11^th, 2024 meeting, with corrections. The motion was seconded by Jane Holechek.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills: A motion to approve the bills for March 2024 was made by Shannon, seconded by Jane Holechek.

     APPROVED: ALL

Old Business:

• Naomi will email a copy of the revised grievance forms to each board member so they have a copy.

New Business:

            None 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: May 13^th 2024
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: Shannon motioned to go into closed session, Jane seconded. Jane motioned to close out of session, Shannon seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:03pm

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
April 15^th, 2024

Board Members Present: Shannon Smelley, Tanya Lewis, and Jane Holechek
                                             
 Also Present:  Amanda Eastin
     Absent: Steven Dewitt, Marva Ellwanger

Motion to excuse Steven was made by Jane, seconded by Shannon.
APPROVED: ALL

  Meeting called to order at: 6:04pm

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Shannon to approve the minutes of the March 11^th, 2024 meeting. The motion was seconded by Jane.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  N/A
Approved:

Old Business: Tanya will take a copy of the minutes and her ID to Security First Bank to be added to the accounts

New Business:   

Jane motioned to give $25 gift certificate to volunteer Amulek Wilson for his service to the library. Shannon seconded. Approved by all.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: May 13^th, 2024
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 6:08pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board
March 11^th, 2024

Board Members Present: Shannon Smelley, Tanya Lewis, Jane Holechek
Also Present: Amanda Eastin and Naomi Young

Absent: Steven Dewitt

Motion to excuse Steven was made by Jane, seconded by Shannon, agreed by all, opposed by none. 

Meeting called to order at:

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph, Posted at Sidney Public Library, Sidney City Offices, and Sidney Post Office.
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Friends Report given by:   N/A

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Shannon Smelley to approve the minutes of the February 12th, 2024 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Jane Holechek.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:

Shannon questioned why the City of Sidney bill was so high. All members present asked us to look into it and figure out why the bill keeps going up significantly every month.

A motion was made by Jane Holechek to approve the bills for February 2024.  The motion was seconded by Shannon Smelley. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Director’s Report

Old Business:

• Painting quotes were discussed. Of the 3 quotes received, the board and Amanda agreed on Rick’s Painting as the right choice. Motion made by Shannon Smelley, seconded by Jane, approved by all.

New Business:             Discussed the application for a new board member. All members in attendance agreed to recommend Marva to the City Council to be appointed as the new board member. Motion put forth by Jane, seconded by Shannon, approved by all

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
March 11^th, 2024

Board Members Present: Shannon Smelley, Tanya Lewis, and Jane Holechek
                                             
 Also Present:  Amanda Eastin, Naomi Young
     Absent:  Steven Dewitt

Motion to excuse Steven was made by Jane, seconded by Shannon.
APPROVED: ALL

  Meeting called to order at: 4:38pm

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Shannon to approve the minutes of the February 12^th, 2024 meeting. The motion was seconded by Jane.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Shannon to approve the bills of February 2024. The motion was seconded by Jane. 
Approved: ALL

Old Business: Discussed the Bookmobile donations. Jane asked about signature cards at the bank, and confirmed Tanya is taking over the bank account as the new board President.

New Business:   

• None

Approved: All

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: April 8^th, 2024
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:41pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board
February 12^th, 2024

Board Members Present: Shannon Smelley, Tanya Lewis, Steven Dewitt
Also Present: Amanda Eastin and Naomi Young

Absent: Jane Holechek

Motion to excuse Jane made by Steven, approved by Shannon.

           

Meeting called to order at: 4:03pm

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph, Posted at Sidney Public Library, Sidney City Offices, and Sidney Post Office.
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Friends Report given by:   N/A

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Tanya Lewis to approve the minutes of the January 8^th, 2024 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Steven DeWitt.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Shannon Smelley to approve the bills for January 2024.  The motion was seconded by Steven DeWitt. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Director’s Report

• Smith Room Renovations
  • Ordered computer, smartboard, and new chairs
  • Getting quotes for painting, we have 2 so far.
  • Considering getting a third table for the room.
  • Painting is also being quoted for the bathrooms and children’s area
• Memorial donation of $5,000 was made to the Library
• Winter reading program
  • We have 6 teens and 31 adults currently in the program
• Graphic novels have been labeled and arranged by age group. Project was done by Larami and Sandy.
• New virtual reality headsets are set up and being used. Great comments by patrons so far.
• Sidney Garden Club donated a bunch of seeds to our seed library
• We had 4 pairs of Smart glasses donated for the summer reading program and beyond
• We are making plans for a summer reading wrap-up party/Bookmobile Fundraiser block party to be held in the city parking lot.

Old Business:

• Asked about receiving the grievance policy

New Business:

                        Board asked if they could be emailed the board packets the Friday before the board meeting. Steven will be gone for the March meeting.

APPROVED:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: March 11^th, 2024
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:18pm

Sidney Public Library
Foundation
February 12^th, 2024

Board Members Present: Shannon Smelley, Tanya Lewis, and Steve DeWitt
                                             
 Also Present:  Amanda Eastin, Naomi Young
     Absent:  Jane Holechek

Motion to excuse Jane was made by Shannon Smelley, seconded by Steve DeWitt
APPROVED:

  Meeting called to order at: 4:18pm

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Steven to approve the minutes of the January 8^th, 2024 meeting. The motion was seconded by Shannon.
  Approved: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Shannon to approve the bills of January 2024. The motion was seconded by Steven. 
Approved: ALL

Old Business:

• None

New Business:   

• Steven asked to have a report of the Bookmobile fund.

Approved: All

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: March 11^th, 2024
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:26pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board
January 8^th, 2024

Board Members Present: Jane Holechek, Shannon Smelley, Tanya Lewis, Steven Dewitt
Also Present: Amanda Eastin, Autumn Ramirez, and Naomi Young

Absent:   None

           

Meeting called to order at: 4:04 pm

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph, Posted at Sidney Public Library, Sidney City Offices, and Sidney Post Office.
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Friends Report given by:   N/A

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Steven DeWitt to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2023 meeting, with corrections.  The motion was seconded by Shannon Smelley.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Tanya Lewis to approve the bills for December 2023.  The motion was seconded by Steven DeWitt. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Director’s Report

            Graduate school update

            Proposed having a social media safety class on or around February 21^st

            4-H Extension Office no longer putting money/resources into Makerspaces. Jamie Bright is confirming what will happen when equipment no longer works, such as VR headsets- purchased two new headsets from Techsoup.

            C.A. tory Foundation Donation (will deposit into Foundation Account)

            Naomi Young started work today

Old Business:

• Copies/format formal grievance policy for board and staff

New Business:

None

APPROVED:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: February 12, 2024
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:13pm

SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board
January 8^th, 2024

Board Members Present: Jane Holechek, Shannon Smelley, Tanya Lewis, Steven Dewitt
Also Present: Amanda Eastin, Autumn Ramirez, and Naomi Young

Absent:   None

           

Meeting called to order at: 4:04 pm

Affidavit of Publication in the Sidney Sun Telegraph, Posted at Sidney Public Library, Sidney City Offices, and Sidney Post Office.
Acknowledgement of Open Meetings Act

Friends Report given by:   N/A

Approval of Minutes:  A motion was made by Steven DeWitt to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2023 meeting, with corrections.  The motion was seconded by Shannon Smelley.
     APPROVED: ALL

Financial Reports and Bills:  A motion was made by Tanya Lewis to approve the bills for December 2023.  The motion was seconded by Steven DeWitt. 
     APPROVED: ALL

Director’s Report

            Graduate school update

            Proposed having a social media safety class on or around February 21^st

            4-H Extension Office no longer putting money/resources into Makerspaces. Jamie Bright is confirming what will happen when equipment no longer works, such as VR headsets- purchased two new headsets from Techsoup.

            C.A. tory Foundation Donation (will deposit into Foundation Account)

            Naomi Young started work today

Old Business:

• Copies/format formal grievance policy for board and staff

New Business:

None

APPROVED:

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: February 12, 2024
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT: 4:13pm