Grangeville Centennial Library Board Meeting
Mayor’s Conference Room-215 W North St.
July 15, 2021 – 5:00 p.m.
Meeting was called to order by Meleah McCulley at 4:58 PM. Those present: Meleah McCulley, Brennan Wright, Betty Nafziger, Susan Anderson, Heidi Brown. Absent: Gina Sobrero, Carmen Sangster, and Dylan Canaday.
Minutes: Susan moved and Betty seconded to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2021 meeting. Motion passed.
Heidi presented the budget report. The budget is on track for the end of the fiscal year.
Library report: The summer reading program had fewer numbers than in years past: 107 with 13 in Elk City. The number of participants in the craft activities was down from prior years. Art in the Park had 12 new vendors this year and raised $700 from the book sales. Final numbers for the amount raised from vendors is not available. The budget was presented to the City Council July 13th and will be voted on later today. Heidi and Gina are keeping watch on the budget to make sure funds are spent as expected before the end of the fiscal year. Let’s Talk About It will be back starting in January or March. GCL received a grant from ARPA for $6100 which will fund some upgrades including a computer used for self-checkout.
Old Business
1. Strategic Planning: Vision statement and Primary/Secondary Roles were discussed and edited. We will review at the next meeting and vote on adoption.
2. Updating Constitution and By-Laws: no action taken
New Business
1. Discussed replacement for 5 yr. Board Term running 1/12022-12/31/2026 to replace Susan. Will review next meeting and vote on replacement.
Meeting was adjourned at 5:36 PM.