Pahrump Community Library District
Doris Shirkey, Founder
701 East Street, Pahrump, NV 89048
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting October 12, 2020

Meeting was called to order at 11:09am. Pledge was said. Present were Chris Zimmerman, Bill Newyear, Marie Long (via Zoom), and Susan Wonderly. Janice Painter and Joy Marshall were absent. Guests present were Amy Bruno, Shanna Gibbons, and Alysha Wogee.

Approval of Agenda/Consent of agenda: Chris Zimmerman asked that the agenda be approved. Bill Newyear made a motion to accept the agenda: Marie Long seconded and the motion carried. 

Public Comment: None

Approval of minutes of 09/14/20 meeting: Bill Newyear made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting; Marie Long seconded and the motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: (attached) Susan noted that the current report is attached and it was reviewed. 

Vouchers were signed by board members that were present. Bill Newyear made a motion to accept the signing of the vouchers; Marie Long seconded and the motion carried.

Librarian’s report: Susan discussed the Librarian’s Report (attached). 

Emergency Items: Susan explained that DP Air quote for the dampers (energy saving) was $2,900. Bill Newyear made a motion to accept the quote; Marie Long seconded and the motion carried.

Review of Current hours and Services: No action needed 

Roof Repair: Susan stated that there was no invoice yet. No action needed.

Library Policies: Susan stated that she asked Joy Marshall to be the Liaison to review the library policies since she has been a librarian before. Chris Zimmerman made a motion to accept motion; Marie Long seconded and the motion carried.

New Copy Machines: Susan stated that we have a quote from Office 1 (see attached) for 3 new copy machines. Amy stated that we were basically getting 3 machines for the price of 2. Bill Newyear made a motion to accept the quote; Marie Long seconded and the motion carried.
 
Review of Property Tax and Revenue for Staffing: Susan stated that the taxes collected was at the normal average amount and that it looks good so far. Amy stated that Carol and Joanie are doing really good with the extra duties of cleaning and curbside books service and that Julie has also been keeping up with the Youth Department. Susan asked to increase the staff by one full-time and one part-time employee. Bill Newyear made a motion to accept the motion; Marie Long seconded and the motion carried.

Board Members/Director’s comments: Bill Newyear stated that the library was in good hands and is well organized.

Chris Zimmerman stated that he would like to applaud the composure and professionalism in the way that we handled dealing with a problem patron. He also, stated that he was here the next day to make sure we had back-up in case anymore problems happened.

Special Events: Susan made a list of the Special Events that took place in the past year with programs and numbers (see attached).

Chris Zimmerman: He said he has been talking with a gentleman regarding Constitutional Classes for next year that would be free for the community to attend. It would be informational only about the history of the Constitution. He also stated that hosting something for the Vets in town to come and tell their stories would benefit the younger generation.  

2nd Public Comment: None

Susan Wonderly stated that the next meeting would be on November 9th, at 11:00am.

Adjournment: Bill Newyear made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Marie Long seconded, and the motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 12:09pm.

Submitted by Joy Marshall

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