Minutes of the Swift Current Branch Library Board
December 8, 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, Ann Stewardson, Tanya Selk, Donna Thiessen, Acting Branch Manager
Regrets: Ann Stewardson
Guests: Kathryn Foley – Director Chinook Regional Library
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chair Courtney Stewart
2 Motion 2021.12.01 “to approve the agenda as circulated”
Motion: Ryan Switzer
Second: Tanya Selk
Discussion:
Carried
3. Motion 2021.12.02 “to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2021 meeting as circulated”
Motion: Ryan Switzer
Second: Sharon Uteck
Discussion:
Carried
4. Correspondence
a. Gmail – Donation Sponsorship (Geoverra)
b. Gmail – SC Library Board
c. Gmail – Trailer changing from Art Gallery to Library ownership
5. Reports
a. Bank Statements
Motion 2021.12.03 “to accept the November bank statement as presented”
Motion: Katherine Bristow
Second: Sharon Uteck
Discussion:
Carried
b. Branch Report
-report provided by Donna Thiessen
-report attached
c. Regional Board Report
-oral report provided by Sharon Uteck and Ryan Switzer
d. City Report
-oral report provided by Ryan Switzer
Motion 2021.12.04 “to accept the reports as presented”
Motion: Sharon Uteck
Second: Peggy Drinkle
Discussion:
Carried
5. Old Business
a. Art Gallery Trailer
-we are not a registered nonprofit or business so the trailer will be registered under Chinook
Regional Library
b. Book Nook Update
-no update
c. Fundraising
i. Plant Fundraiser
-no update
ii. Grow Your Community Library
-no update
iii. Book Ball
-postponed
iv. Book Sale
-cancelled
v. 50/50
-cancelled
6. New Business
a. Petty Cash Fund/debit cards
-debit cards were previously issued to Dawn and Krupali to use for expenses
(Motion 2021.06.05 and Electronic Motion 2021.06.06)
b. Holiday gift for staff
Motion 2021.12.06 “that the Board provides $500.00 for staff gifts or a holiday gathering”
Motion: Courtney Stewart
Second: Larry Kielo
Discussion:
Carried
c. Appointment to Chinook Regional Library Board
-2 year appointment
Motion 2021.12.07 “that Larry Kielo be appointed as representative to the Regional Board”
Motion: Courtney Stewart
Second: Ryan Switzer
Discussion:
Carried
7. Meeting adjourned at 7:50p.m.
Motion 2021.12.08 “to adjourn”
Motion : Tanya Selk
Carried
Next Meeting: January 12 @ 7:00 pm