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CALL TO ORDER

David Goldberg called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

ROLL CALL

Members Present: Bill Carton, David Goldberg, Lisa Oreskovich, and Larry Osborne were present in person. Cynthia Andrews and Heidi Blackwell were present via Zoom. Nick Dierckman had an excused absence.

Staff Present: Greg Williams, Library Director, was present in person.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

1.  May 22, 2024 Regular Meeting

Heidi Blackwell recommended amending the May 22, 2024 minutes to include the decision to hold an optional meeting at Molalla Public Library in place of a June Regular Board Meeting. Larry Osborne moved to approve the May 22, 2024 Library Board Regular Meeting Minutes as amended. Lisa Oreskovich seconded the motion. Cynthia Andrews, Heidi Blackwell, Bill Carton, David Goldberg, Lisa Oreskovich, and Larry Osborne voted aye. The motion passed.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

2. July 2024 Director’s Report and Library Statistics

Greg Williams reported on year-over-year statistical trends, forthcoming art installations in the Children’s section, outreach at Mulino Hamlet, and Library finance updates. Discussions of digital licensing, reevaluating long-term financial projections, and logistics of using the community room as a cooling center occurred.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

3.  Library By Mail

Helen Juarez, Circulation Coordinator, presented on the implementation of the Library By Mail service to increase access for patrons unable to visit the library. A $1,500 grant from Oregon City Women’s Club paid for initial supplies.

4.  Carnegie and Lobby Floor Replacement

The replacement of first floor wood flooring was broadly discussed. Topics included: whole and phased approaches, public communication, logistics of minimizing of service disruptions, project oversight, and potential reuse of original building materials. At present, a whole project approach was preferred, was estimated to take up to three weeks to complete, and had a budget of $125K. January and February were identified as times with the least patron impact. Modified access to materials and programs was expected during the project and staff hours would be unchanged. Staff will continue to gather information as project preparation solidifies.

COMMUNICATIONS

Library District Advisory Committee (LDAC)—Meeting scheduled for July 2 with County to present on proposed amendments to the Library District IGA. David Goldberg made a motion to draft a Board statement to share with County presenters that while the effort and time spent to revise the IGA were appreciated, the proposed changes did not clarify the issues raised. Larry Osborne seconded the motion. Cynthia Andrews, Heidi Blackwell, Bill Carton, David Goldberg, Lisa Oreskovich, and Larry Osborne voted aye. The motion carried.

Library Foundation—July meeting was canceled and the long-range planning retreat was postponed. The site visit to Molalla for outreach vehicle information was viewed positively.

Friends of the Library—Friends thought the Molalla visit was helpful, bookstore sales continued to increase monthly, and Friends were contributing funds to the end of Summer Reading party.

A City volunteer appreciation event was scheduled for July 30.

Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)—No meetings scheduled during summer; applications for 2024-25 year were being accepted July 1-August 2, with interviews to follow.

ADJOURNMENT

David Goldberg adjourned the meeting at 5:58 pm.