Chairperson Rebecca Funke presided and convened the regular meeting of Nevada Library Board of Trustees on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 5:05 p.m. at the Nevada Public Library, 631 K Avenue, Nevada, Iowa. The agenda was posted on the official bulletin board in compliance with the open-meeting law.

The roll was called indicating that the following named Trustees were present and absent.  Present:  Chad Bauman, Rebecca Funke, Barb Parker, and Hank Zaletel.  Absent:  Sandy Ehrig, Adam Riedell, and Carolyn Shaw.

Others in attendance were Library Director Beth Williams, John Haywood, and Donna Mosinski.

Motion by Board Member Hank Zaletel, seconded by Board Member Chad Bauman, to approve the agenda as posted.  The roll being called, the following named members voted.  Ayes:  Zaletel, Bauman, Funke, and Parker.  Nays:  None.  Chairperson Rebecca Funke declared the motion carried.

There was no one present who wished to address the Board at this time.

Motion by Board Member Hank Zaletel, seconded by Board Member Barb Parker, to approve the following consent agenda items as amended to include the amount of the claims:
(1)    Approve minutes of the November 19, 2012 regular meeting
(2)    Approve December claims totaling $43,690.86 (see attached list)
(3)    Accept and place on file the Director’s memo dated December 14, 2012
(4)    Accept and place on file the  December 2012 financial report
The roll being called, the following named board members voted.  Ayes:  Zaletel, Parker, Bauman, and Funke.  Nays:  None.  Chairperson Rebecca Funke declared the motion carried.

Beth included the updated FY2013/2014 Budget that included salaries and benefits.

Beth has asked the State Library what amount could be anticipated for Open Access and Interlibrary Loan reimbursement.  The response was a little more than last year as long as the circulation of those items remained the same.

Motion by Board Member Hank Zaletel, seconded by Board Member Chad Bauman, to purchase a Movie Public Performance License for the 2013 calendar year for $251.00.  The roll being called, the following named board members voted.  Ayes:  Zaletel, Bauman, Funke, and Parker.  Nays:  None.  Chairperson Rebecca Funke declared the motion carried.

Beth put information in the packet regarding the People Counter that the board approved to purchase at the last meeting.

The board reviewed the letter that will be sent to the neighborhood regarding the construction at the library.
Beth reviewed the Library Building Project timeline with the board and reminded them about the special meeting on February 5 at 4:30 p.m.  The committee is still writing applications for grants for furniture and fixtures.

Library Director Beth Williams reported on:
•    Circulation was good this month.
•    Beth is requesting the March meeting date to be changed to March 11, 2013 since she will be gone on the third Monday.
•    The Holiday gathering for children on December 13 went well.  There were approximately 80 in attendance.

The next meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2013 in the Library Meeting Room.

There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Board Member Hank Zaletel, seconded by Board Member Barb Parker, to adjourn the meeting.  The roll being called, the following board members voted.  Ayes:  Zaletel, Parker, Bauman, and Funke.  Nays:  None. Chairperson Rebecca Funke declared the motion carried.  At 5:37 p.m. she adjourned the meeting.

ATTEST: Carolyn Shaw, Secretary; Rebecca Funke, Chairperson