MINUTES of the regular meeting of the Pitkin County Library Board of Trustees on April 9, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 12:05 PM in the William R. Dunaway Community Room.
Trustees Present:
Pres. John Wilkinson (JW)
V.P. Elizabeth Nix (EN)
Sec. Anna Lookabill Scott (ALS)
Tres. Audrey Ellis (AE)
Ashley Connolly (AC)
Austine Stitt (AS)
Elizabeth Stewart-Severy (ES-S)
Alternates:
Chris Keleher (CK) –
Heather Kendrick (HK)- Member of public
Staff:
Genevieve Smith (GS), PC Librarian
Anna Steinberg, Assistant to PC Librarian
Consultant: Polly Gallagher
Jeffrey Bradley, PC Library Deputy Director
Molly Ireland, PC Library Deputy Director
Tania Kelly, PC HR & Risk Management
Approval of Minutes for March 12, 2025
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Moved by Audrey Ellis 2nd by Ashley Connolly
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Passed by Board, unanimously
Public Comment:
- None
Trustees Comments & Librarian’s Report:
Trustee Comments-
- John Wilkinson gave an update on the state of affairs for IMLS where 66% of State Library Funding comes from – but situation is changing on a weekly basis now.
- He also asked Genevieve about Social Security and access for senior benefits since the US Administration has changed how to access benefits. Genevieve said she would pass along to Mike in charge of technology services to connect with the Senior Center.
Librarian’s Report:
- Library New Programs Updates included:
- Aspen Hall of Fame Livestream on April 13th 7-8:30
- Library Concert Series- April 15th Flatiron Five & the Juniper Winds
- Community Read: Livestream Party April 23rd
- Operations Updates:
- Trustee Term Renewal- Elizabeth Nix was approved by the BOCC on April 1st to continue as a trustee for another term. Congrats and thank you for your service!
- Staffing: Proposal for temp position becoming permanent: Stella McRobbie who has led the Redstone Library Book Room- position set to expire end of June. Asked for board to approve Genevieve to request from the BOCC an exception to the budget.
Moved by Audrey Ellis 2nd by Anna L. Scott
Passed by Board, unanimously
- Building Updates:
- Furniture Reupholstery- several pieces of furniture are showing signs of wear and will be reupholstered with more stain-resistant and durable material with funds carried forward from fiscal year 2024.
- Radon Update- radon was detected in the lower level- mitigation included installing a fan and vent pipe system to release the gases outside. In addition, the crawlspace was lined to create an airtight vapor barrier.
- Landscaping- Brought on a landscaper for flowers around the Green Roof reading deck and in the large planters at each entrance (water supplied by facilities team).
- Annual Report:
- Law requires library board to submit an annual report to the State- which was submitted on March 20th on behalf of the board- which will be presented by Ginny Beesley, Circulation Supervisor, at the May meeting.
Old Business
- Request for Computers & Internet Use Policy- 2nd Reading
- Moved by Elizabeth Stewart-Severy 2nd by Ashley Connolly
Passed by Board, unanimously
- Request for Closures & Delays Policy: 2nd Reading (replacing Operations Policy)
- Moved by Austine Stitt 2nd by Audrey Ellis
- Passed by Board, unanimously
** Regular meeting Adjourned @ 12:35 PM to proceed with workshop portion of meeting.
New Business:
- Public Library Trustee Workshop with Presenter/ Consultant Polly Gallagher
Review Future Meetings Schedule 2025
- May 14, June 18 (annual meeting), July 9, August 13, September 10
Adjourned @ 2:05 PM
Moved by Anna Scott 2nd by Audrey Ellis