Press enter or spacebar to select a desired language.
Pahrump Community Library
The Information, Education, One-Stop Mind Station!

Library Board Minutes 04/12/21

Pahrump Community Library District
Doris Shirkey, Founder
701 East Street
Pahrump, Nevada  89048
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting April 12, 2021

Meeting was called to order at 10:06a.m. Pledge was said. Present were Chris Zimmerman (Zoom), Susan Wonderly, Joy Marshall and Bill Newyear. Janice Painter was absent. Guests present were Amy Bruno, Shanna Gibbons, Alysha Wogee, Dan Klies.

Approval of Agenda/Consent of agenda: (Approved by Chris Zimmerman) Bill Newyear was the first to approve the Agenda as written and Joy Marshall seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Public Comment: None.

Approval of Minutes from 3/08/21 meeting: Bill Newyear made a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting; Joy Marshall 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. Joy Marshall made a motion to accept the signing of the vouchers; Bill Newyear seconded and the motion carried.

Librarian’s report: Susan discussed the Librarian’s Report (attached). Susan Wonderly let the board that she is going to retire and her last day would be June 30th, 2021.

Joy Marshall - She asked Chris Zimmerman why he said at the Commissioners meeting that he thought the Board applicants were not qualified.

Chris Zimmerman – He stated that it’s not the right time during the meeting to answer and he would do so later in the meeting.

Bill Newyear – He asked what the process is to hiring a new director and Susan explained. The suggestion of a committee to get the process going would be a good idea.

Joy Marshall – She let the board know that she would be resigning from the board (no date was mentioned).

Emergency Items: There was a motion to form a committee to find Susan’s replacement with the board members and a few staff members Joy Marshall made a motion; and Bill Newyear seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Review of Current Hours and Services: Bill Newyear made a motion to change the hours starting May 1, 2021 to Monday – Thursday 10-6, and Friday 10-5; Joy Marshall seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Closure dates for Staff Development and installation of Userful – A motion to close the library for a day at the staff’s discretion for Staff Development and installation was made by Bill Newyear; and Joy Marshall seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Approval of the FY Tentative Budget: See attached. Susan reviewed and let the board know that There would be a Budget Hearing on May 17, 2021 and that we could combine the day with the next board meeting at the same time with the regular meeting following. Bill Newyear made a motion to accept; and Joy Marshall seconded the motion and the motion carried. 

Annual Review and Update of library policy “Study Room Use Policy”: See attached. No changes.

Annual Review of library policy “Disaster Policy”: See Attached. The item was tabled until June in order to see what other libraries are doing and if the Fire Marshall has any input.

Annual Review of library policy “Exhibits and Display Policy”: See Attached. No changes.

Annual Review of Library policy “Library Services for People with Disabilities”: See attached. Bill Newyear made a motion to accept the changes, and Joy Marshall seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Annual Review of library policy “Programming Policy”: See Attached. No changes

Annual Review of library policy “Political Activity in Library Facilities Policy”: See Attached. Chris Zimmerman read an email from the District Attorney. It was decided to reject the changes to the policy. Bill Newyear made a motion; Joy Marshall seconded the motion and the motion carried. 

Board Member/Director Comments: None.

2nd Public Comment: None.

Dan Klies – He introduced himself as a member of the public and has applied for the open board member position.

Next meeting – Budget Hearing May 17, 2021 @ 10:00am – 10:15am, with the regular board meeting to follow at 10:30am.

Adjournment: Joy Marshall made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Bill Newyear seconded, and the motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 10:55. 
 
Submitted by Susan Wonderly

ARCHIVED MINUTES
 

Study Room Bookings

Please call the Reference Desk at 775-727-5930 ex 2 to book the study rooms. After hours, please leave a message with your phone number and we will call back the next business day. Thank you!