HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-2022 FHPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday October 17, 2022
Attendance: Anne Johnson, Tamara Dean, Debra Langham, Andy Parvin, Dan Stankoski
Council Liaison Jimmy Conyers absent.
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm. Minutes of 8/15/2022 meeting were approved with correction in
spelling of Rondi Kirby. Andy and Anne discussed meeting with her to hear more about a successful
reading project. The minutes accepted per Dan and seconded per Andy. The minutes of the Special
Called Meeting October 4 regarding the budget were also accepted.
Monthly Statistical reports were reviewed and accepted.
Employee Report noted four new employees hired in reference and circulation departments. An
impressive 157,000 people visited the library this fiscal year (compared to 112,550 the previous year.)
IMPACT Presentation: 10/26/22 will vote that night. The presentation will include a 5-minute talk;
Randal will make the presentation. Andy suggested if we do not win this year, we can apply again.
HOOPLA & Libby budget discussed; HOOPLA increasingly popular; audio books declining somewhat.
Old Business:
The Friends hosted a successful launch October 8 which was attended by the Mayor. The QR code
scan for Capital Campaign donations are up and running and can be made from campaign brochures,
in library or online.
The Chocolate & Champaign fundraiser is set for Feb 4, 2023. Committees are already in place
working on this event.
All Rotary clubs have been visited and spoken to regarding the second floor build out. Upcoming
donations from Rotary are anticipated.
Budget: Tamara and Anne relayed to the full board the discussion at the Special Called budget
meeting with Councilman Conyers. The Library’s 2023 budget was approved by the full Board.
December Board meeting date changed to Monday, December 5, 2022.
Patron Comments: Tamara read the positive feedback obtained from library patrons.
No New Business. Motion to adjourn made by Anne Johnson and approved by voice vote. Meeting
adjourned at 4:40pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Debra Langham Secretary, DNP,FNP-BC