Hudson Area Joint Library Board of Trustees Meeting

HUDSON AREA JOINT LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA (6:30 p.m., Aug. 13, 2012)

1. Call to Order by President Barb Peterson

2. Roll call, certification of quorum, certification of compliance with WI open meeting laws and public records laws, introduction of visitors and guests

3. Approve meeting Agenda

4. Set date for next regular meeting (September 10, 2012, 6:30 pm – the 2nd Monday of each month)

5. Disposition of Minutes from July 9, 2012 Board meeting and of any intervening special meetings

6. Citizen comments

7. Presentations by supporting organizations
    A. Friends of the Library
    B. Hudson Area Library Foundation 

8. President’s comments, report, and requests for action
    A. Action taken by St. Croix County Board of Supervisors August 7. 2012 concerning library funding
    B. Approve ad hoc committee to draft fundraising policy
    C. Board continuing education on the future of public libraries

9. Finance Committee report and requests for action
    A. Recommendations regarding non-recurring invoices not within the 2012 Board approved budget
    B. Status of Granite RE, Inc. Claim
    C. Discussion/action concerning 2013 Preliminary Budget
    D. Approval of Finance Committee Charter

10. Steering Committee report and request for action
    A. Communication with municipality partners to discuss the future of the Library
    B. Discussion/action concerning re the “Hudson Area Joint Library Resolution-June 11, 2012”

11. Director’s report and requests for action 
    A. Report on One-click digital-Recorded Books
    B. Report library statistics and monthly activity

12. Policy and Personnel Committee report  

13. Communications Committee report
    A. Approval of Communications Committee Charter

14. Board comments and items for future Agendas

15. Adjourn

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Meeting Norms

• We will listen respectfully and one person will speak at a time
• We will be open-minded and respectful of different opinions
• We will stay positive
• We will comfortably share our thoughts and opinions
• We will come prepared to contribute to the meeting

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Our Hudson Area Library provides a community gathering place where knowledge flows freely, nurturing lifelong learning.

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Board of Trustees Members:   Barb J Peterson (Pres.), Roy Sjoberg, (VP), Rob Howard, Dan Koch, Dave Ostby, Marion Shaw, Rich Vanselow, and Rich O’Connor

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NOTE: Some Agenda items may be taken up earlier in the meeting, or in a different order than listed.

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Upon reasonable notice, an interpreter or other auxiliary aids will be provided at the meeting to accommodate the needs of the public.  Please contact the Library Director at 715-386-3101 ext. 105.