FOREST LODGE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 3, 2005

The Meeting was called to order at 6:15 pm by Vice President Jill Williamson

Trustees Present: Elaine Gemuenden, Jill Williamson, Kate Wright, Susan Reynolds, JohnSill
Library Director, Karlan Williams; Library Assistant, Mary Ann Allen; TOC Board liaison, Sue Benson.

Approval of Agenda:  Motion by John, second by Kate;  Agenda approved as printed with the addition of

Holly’s resignation to new business

Approval of July  2005 Board Meeting Minutes by voice vote

President’s Report  As necessary, someone should attend the Town Board Meetings.

Library Director’s Report  Karlan can’t attend Bayfield County Library Board meetings - budget doesn’t allow for it. 

Ashland County may get Bayfield County library money.  Property annexed in Bayfield County allows for this.  More information in the upcoming months.

Monthly and Year-to-Date Financial Report  Motion by Jill, second by John, to approve monthly report.  Roll call vote. Approved

Motion by Jill, second by John, to approve Year-to-date report.  Roll call vote. Approved

Endowment Report None

Old Business: - Grants and Fundraising - Status of TOC NWRPC Grant.  Grant is close to closeout.

                - Joint Library Status - continues with Northern Waters.  Copy of Joint Library Town Documents

                Received from Eagle River.

               - 2005/06 Budget discussion - serious discussion needed.  We’re in the hole.  Meeting scheduled for August 4, 6pm, to draft

                presentation for TOC Board to request emergency funding.

               - Organizational Chart - no discussion.  

New Business:  - Board membership - Holly submitted resignation; forward to Town Board.  Think about replacement.

               - Fall Fest planning and discussion - discuss at September Endowment meeting.

               - Cable sidewalk sale tomorrow.  Nothing special planned by Library/Trustees.

               - Redbery Books will donate 1% of sales to library if customers so designate.

               - Bayfield County Library Board meetings - 18th and 25th.  Karlan most likely won’t attend (budget)

               - Director Evaluation - reminder that it’s due in September

               - Jill will buy two utility tents for Endowment/Library purchase and subsequent use.  Will be

               reimbursed.

Community imput:  TOC still not providing financial records requested by Director.  No word on Direct Deposit.

Meeting Evauation: Good meeting.


Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.