Minutes of the Swift Current Branch Library Board
October 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm
Virtual meeting via ZOOM
In Attendance: Courtney Stewart, Sharon Uteck, Peggy Drinkle, Rhonda Forster, Ryan Switzer, Larry Kielo, Colleen Penner, Katherine Bristow, Donna Thiessen, Acting Branch Manager
Regrets: Ann Stewardson, Tanya Selk
Guest: Kathryn Foley, Director Chinook Regional Library
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Courtney Stewart
2 Motion 2021.10.01 “to approve the agenda as circulated”
Motion: Ryan Switzer
Second: Peggy Drinkle
Discussion:
Carried
3. Motion 2021.10.02 “to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2021 meeting as circulated”
Motion: Larry Kielo
Second: Sharon Uteck
Discussion:
Carried
4. Correspondence
a. 2021-10-08 email about the Sage Hill Young Writer’s Workshop
b. 2021-10-08 Swift Current Teen Writing invoice
c. SLTA October update
5. Reports
a. Bank Statements
-September statement deferred until the October meeting
b. Branch Report
-report provided by Donna Thiessen
-report attached
-discussion about mandatory vaccinations for patrons attending programs; the library is an
essential service but attending programs is not; the board supports patrons showing proof of
vaccination
Motion 2021.10.03 “that the Swift Current Branch Library implements a proof of vaccination, or negative Covid test (not the rapid test) in the past 72 hours, for anyone over 12 years attending any library program, effective October 25”
Motion: Courtney Stewart
Second: Sharon Uteck
Discussion:
Carried
c. Regional Board Report
-oral report provided by Sharon Uteck and Ryan Switzer
d. City Report
-oral report provided by Ryan Switzer
Motion 2021.10.04 “to accept the reports as presented”
Motion: Katherine Bristow
Second: Larry Kielo
Discussion:
Carried
5. New Business
a. Art Gallery Trailer
-the art gallery is going to be selling their trailer; Ryan will talk to the city about the library board
purchasing it
6. Old Business
a. Fundraisers
i. Book Nook Update
-Mental Health does not need any books right now
-the Salvation Army does need books; Colleen will take care of this
ii. Plant Fundraiser
-Kathryn Foley has geraniums if anyone wants cuttings
iii. Grow Your Community Library
-no update
iv. Book Ball
-provide ideas to Tanya
v. Book Sale
-cancelled this year
vi. 50/50
-50/50 will be delayed until the spring
7. In Camera Meeting
-no in camera meeting required; however Courtney encouraged board members who are resigning
from the board to write a letter directed to Tim Marcus
8. Upcoming Meeting Dates:
November 10
December 8
9. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Motion 2021.10.05 “to adjourn”
Motion : Rhonda Forster
Carried
Next Meeting: November 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm