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1 September 8, 2005 MINUTES Present: Lloyd Mickelson, Board Chair; Linda Grosskopf, Dave Ward, Sharon Zahn; Bill Cochran, Library Director; Jim Peters, Assistant Library Director; Dee Ann Redman, Systems Administrator; Sandy Raymond, Senior Administrative Coordinator; Nicki Broch, Friends of the Library; Ann Ferguson, Yellowstone Genealogy Society Public Comment Broch reported that the annual Friends book sale would be held October 20-23, 2005. The Friends will sponsor a production by the Montana Repertory Theatre, The Hemingway Project, on September 29 at 7:00 p.m. on the Library’s 3rd floor. MOTION: Approval of the August 11, 2005 minutes. Approved Grosskopf/Zahn Staff Report Raymond reported on the code compliance project that will begin in late September and should be completed by January 2006. She also reported that painting of the 1st floor of the Library continues. Peters reported that the Library would sponsor a reading by author Diane Smith, of her book Letters from Yellowstone, on September 10 at 2:00 p.m. on the Library’s 3rd floor. Peters also reported that the Library has changed to self-service pick-up for patrons who have placed items on hold. Library Interlocal Agreement Update Mickelson reported that he sent a copy of County Commissioner Jim Reno’s letter to all Board Members. Cochran reported on communication received from both the City and County legal staff. Cochran reported that Tina Volek, Interim City Administrator, had received notice that the County would not place the new Interlocal Agreement on its agenda, which means the Library continues to operate under the 1975 agreement. Volek will address the subject during the Administrator’s report on September 12. Mickelson encouraged Board members to call their City Council members to advise them of their views and also thanked the Board members for attending the August 29 discussion meeting with the County Commissioners. Library neighborhood development update Cochran reported on the proposed projects for the area just south of the Library and the 4th and Broadway corner. He reviewed the various studies that have ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 occurred for expansion and the various proposed sites for a new building. The current proposed federal building site would include: • ground floor secure parking • 2nd floor office space • 3rd and 4th floor federal court space The federal court would occupy the space until their current space has been renovated. They would then move back to their current space and the Library and City Court would occupy the vacated space. Friends of the Library funding request Peters presented a funding request for $258 for additional book club kits. Approved Zahn/Grosskopf Adjournment.