MINUTES OF MEETING HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 12, 2016

A meeting of the Hastings Library Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday January 12, 2016 at the Hastings Public Library. Members present were: Brad Beahm, Bobbi Buchholz, Dave Hamburger, Kim Kern and Chris Wahlmeier. Also present were Amy Hafer, library director, Jennifer Czekai, Adams County Board liaison, Sarah Hoops, City Council liaison and Betty Grzywa library secretary. Absent: Sherri Andreasen It was noted that notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the Hastings Tribune and by posting in three public places. Citizen Comments None Call to Order, Approval of the Agenda  The meeting was called to order by President Brad Beahm at 5:05 p.m. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Dave with a second from Chris.  Discussion: o Bobbi brought up the fact that she did not attend the December 10 meeting although the minutes indicated she had seconded the motion to adjourn. A correction to the minutes has been made. o Amy shared that Fawn has made known her intent to resign from the Board due to conflicting meetings. Not sure if she has submitted a formal resignation to the mayor yet. o Amy defined the 1 Click digital service as proprietary titles available only from Recorded Books and that the service differs from Hoopla due to the proprietary nature. o December stats seem to be lower probably due to the holidays and school vacation. o Jake spoke of partnering with Wireless World by getting them to load some of the digital services available at HPL on their demo devices at the store. Hoping to increase new digital users. o Amy defined the A to Z database as a business and residence lookup service that can help small businesses target market based on demographics. o Ancestry.com (available for use only within HPL) has been replaced with a free ancestor lookup tool from the NE Library Commission. Patrons are able to access this one from home. o All Data is the only remaining data base that can only be accessed from HPL. It is used frequently. o Mango is an online language learning resource replacing tapes and CDs. o Jake explained the purchase of Mobile Circ that allows access to Horizon via an internet connection.  Given no further discussion the Board approved the Consent Agenda. All in favor Brad Beahm, Bobbi Buchholz, Dave Hamburger, Kim Kern and Chris Wahlmeier. All opposed – none. Foundation Report  No report. Meets January 13 at 4 p.m. Friends Report  No report. Friend shop’s last day was December 12. Liaison Report  Nothing to report. 1

Old Business – Bidding Process  The Renovation project is out for bids for 30 days.  Pre bid meeting for the renovation will be held on January 20 at 2 p.m.  Pre bid meeting for asbestos removal will be held on January 21 at 2 p.m.  Clarke Enerson will have representatives here for the pre bid meetings to answer questions.  Bid opening will be held February 3 at 2 p.m. The project will not necessarily be awarded that day.  If all bids are too high there is an option to reopen the bid.  City Council has the option to call a special meeting to approve a bid before the next regular session. New Business:  The personnel committee consisting of Brad, Chris and Kim will meet to evaluate the Library Director and will cover the review with Amy prior to the next board meeting on February 9. Adjournment  A motion to adjourn was made by Dave with a second from Bobbi. All in favor Brad Beahm, Bobbi Buchholz, Dave Hamburger, Kim Kern and Chris Wahlmeier. All opposed – none. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Betty Grzywa, Library Secretary

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