HIAWATHA PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD MEETING
July 8, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 7:00.  Members present were Jan Bahmann, Janet Libe, Mark Schile, and Jeaneal Weeks.

Jan moved the agenda be approved. Mark seconded. Motion carried.

Janet moved the minutes of the last meeting be approved.  Mark seconded. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:   
      The Lawson 2005 space need study was given to the board to review.
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
           There was no new business.

LIBRARIAN’S REPORT: 
              Jan moved to pay the bills. Janet seconded.  Motion carried.  An anticipated expenditure coming up will be an increase in the amount of days for janitorial service.  Metro Library Network was affected by the flood of 2008.  We were closed for 3 days, had limited service for 6 days, web site is down, reservation system is limited, we have lost material, and we’re absorbing  more business.  2 to 3 staff members from Cedar Rapids have been helping out.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
            No report.

COUNCIL REPORT:
              No report.

Janet moved the meeting by adjourned.  Jan seconded.

Jan Bahmann, Secretary