Johnston public meetings in 2021
13 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review the November meeting minutes and process library claims and backcharges. The meeting includes reports on budget, finance, statistics, and library services.
- Approval of November meeting minutes
- Review of EBSCO invoice
- Review of Library Claims and Backcharges
- Budget and Finance report
- Statistics and Services report
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees approved spending up to $5,360 for EBSCO database subscriptions, approved monthly bills totaling $22,952.78 plus back charges of $1,900.26, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Reports noted a 17.9% increase in November circulation and a new 'Learning Lounge' service for one-on-one patron help. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $5,360 for EBSCO database access (unanimous)
- Approved library claims of $22,952.78 and back charges of $1,900.26 (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Library Board
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to discuss library claims and backcharges. The board will also receive reports on budget and finance, statistics, the foundation, building and grounds, and programs and services. This is a routine business meeting with no major policy decisions listed.
- Approve agenda
- Consent agenda: minutes of October and November special meetings
- Library Claims and Backcharges
- Reports: Budget and Finance, Statistics, Foundation, Building & Grounds, Programs & Services
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees met November 18, 2021, and unanimously approved the agenda, October meeting minutes, and November budget meeting minutes (with a correction that Rhonda Martin did not attend). The board also unanimously approved library claims totaling $21,874.50 plus back charges of $8,107.72. Reports noted FY22 expenditures of $536,464 (37% of budget spent) and a 15.5% circulation increase over October 2020. No other formal decisions were made; items like the west patio shade structure and Teen Space weekend hours were only discussed.
- Approved the meeting agenda unanimously
- Approved October 21, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
- Approved November 10, 2021 budget meeting minutes with correction that Rhonda Martin did not attend
- Approved library claims of $21,874.50 and back charges of $8,107.72 unanimously
- Adjourned the meeting at 5:44 p.m. unanimously
Library Board
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on budget matters, including a FY22 budget amendment, decision packages, and budget proposals for FY23 and FY24, as well as the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No specific dollar amounts or project details are provided in the agenda.
- Budget Amendment 1 for FY22
- Decision Packages
- Budget Proposal for FY23
- Budget Proposal for FY24
- Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees held a special budget meeting and unanimously approved the FY22 budget amendment, a decision package to convert a part-time position to full-time, a decision package for part-time wage increases in FY23 and FY24, and the FY23 and FY24 budget proposals. The board also reviewed the capital improvement plan projects.
- Approved FY22 budget amendment (unanimous)
- Approved decision package to move part-time position to full-time (unanimous)
- Approved decision package for part-time wage increases in FY23 and FY24 (unanimous)
- Approved FY23 budget proposal (unanimous)
- Approved FY24 budget proposal (unanimous)
Library Board
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, invoices, and the 2022 holiday and closing schedule. Reports on budget, statistics, technology, programs, circulation, and building and grounds will be presented. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.
- Teen Space Desk Invoice
- Postage Invoice
- Polaris Invoice
- Circulation Furniture Invoice
- Holidays and Closings 2022
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees approved multiple invoices totaling $29,765.57, including a $4,097 desk for the Teen Space, a $3,000 postage meter deposit, $9,903 for Polaris software licensing, and $11,765.57 for circulation furniture. The board also approved $51,131.99 in monthly claims and the 2022 holiday schedule. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $4,097 Teen Space desk invoice from Yakety Yak Furniture (unanimous)
- Approved $3,000 postage meter deposit (unanimous)
- Approved $9,903 Polaris software invoice from Innovative Interface, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $11,765.57 circulation furniture invoice from Storey Kenworthy (unanimous)
- Approved $51,131.99 in library claims with $16,656.19 in backcharges (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 library holidays and closings list (unanimous)
Library Board
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear citizen comments, and review several invoices including Overdrive and an outdoor book return. The board will also receive reports on budget and finance, statistics, building and grounds, and programs. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.
- Overdrive Invoice
- Outdoor Book Return Invoice
- Library Claims and Backcharges
- Budget and Finance report
- Statistics report
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees approved the agenda, August meeting minutes, an HVAC repair invoice of $3,982.80, an EBSCO products invoice of $9,400.24, and monthly library claims of $31,536.20 with back charges of $172.76. All votes were unanimous. The board also heard reports on budget, circulation, and programs, including the opening of the Teen Space and the cancellation of ESL programs for September.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved HVAC repair invoice of $3,982.80 (unanimous)
- Approved EBSCO products invoice of $9,400.24 (unanimous)
- Approved library claims of $31,536.20 and back charges of $172.76 (unanimous)
Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review library claims, backcharges, and various invoices. The meeting includes reports on budget, finance, statistics, and library reopening status.
- HVAC Repair Invoice
- EBSCO Invoice
- Library Claims and Backcharges
- Budget and Finance report
- Director's Report on Reopening
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees approved the agenda, July meeting minutes, an HVAC repair invoice of $17,730, an EBSCO invoice of $6,524, and monthly library claims totaling $53,271.41 with back charges of $6,891.11. The board also received reports on budget, circulation, and reopening plans, including resuming regular hours and in-person programming on August 23rd.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved July 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved HVAC repair invoice of $17,730.00
- Approved EBSCO annual invoice of $6,524.00 (unanimous)
- Approved library claims of $53,271.41 and back charges of $6,891.11 (unanimous)
Library Board
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to elect officers, approve multiple invoices including Dell and HVAC repair charges, and discuss a dress policy and library associate job description. The board will also hear reports on budget, statistics, staff, building and grounds, and programs.
- Election of Vice-President, President, and Secretary
- Dell Invoice and Dell Invoice 2
- HVAC Repair Invoice
- Dress Policy discussion
- Outdoor Book Return Quote
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved a slate of officers, multiple invoices, a new dress policy, and an updated job description. The board also approved payment for an outdoor book return and received reports on finances and statistics.
- Approved agenda and June meeting minutes unanimously
- Elected officers: President McAlister, Vice-President Dan Marvin, Secretary Tooker
- Approved $2,939.36 Dell invoice for four gaming laptops for teen space
- Approved $3,574.92 Dell invoice for four replacement PCs
- Approved $7,930.18 periodical invoice for magazine/newspaper subscriptions
- Approved $2,964.13 HVAC repair invoice to Control System Specialist
- Approved $40,708.48 in library claims plus $10,136.15 in back charges
- Approved Dress Policy making casual dress standard; approved updated Library Associate job description; approved up to $9,330.20 for outdoor book return
Library Board
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom to approve the agenda and minutes, hear citizen comments, and consider several non-consent items including a fire alarm service contract, library claims and backcharges, a boiler repair quote, and a circulation revamp quote. The board will also receive reports on budget, finance, statistics, and the director's report covering reopening, staff, collections, and services.
- Fire alarm annual service contract
- Library claims and backcharges
- Boiler repair quote
- Circulation revamp quote
- Budget and Finance report
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees approved several payments, including a $2,621.56 fire alarm service contract, a $9,680 boiler repair quote, and an $11,765.57 circulation area revamp. They also approved $21,796.36 in monthly claims plus $24.11 in back charges. All votes were unanimous. The board discussed officer nominations for the July meeting but took no action.
- Approved $2,621.56 fire alarm annual service contract (unanimous)
- Approved $9,680 boiler repair quote (unanimous)
- Approved $11,765.57 circulation revamp quote (unanimous)
- Approved $21,796.36 in library claims plus $24.11 back charges (unanimous)
- Approved agenda and May meeting minutes (unanimous)
Library Board
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting via Zoom to approve the April minutes and handle routine business. The board will consider purchasing new staff printers and review library claims and backcharges. Reports will cover budget and finance, statistics, and the director's report on reopening, building and grounds, programs, and collections.
- Approve agenda and April meeting minutes
- New staff printers purchase
- Library claims and backcharges review
- Budget and finance report
- Reopening update in director's report
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees met via Zoom and unanimously approved the agenda, April minutes, a $6,647.02 payment for two new copiers/printers, and $33,081.43 in monthly claims plus $20,493.94 in back charges. The board also decided to hold future meetings as hybrid in-person/Zoom sessions starting in July 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; reports and plans were discussed only.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $6,647.02 for two new staff copiers/printers (unanimous)
- Approved library claims of $33,081.43 and back charges of $20,493.94 (unanimous)
- Decided to hold board meetings as hybrid in-person/Zoom starting July 2021
Library Board
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the March minutes and handle routine business. Items include a postage meter refill, library claims and backcharges, and reports on budget, finance, and statistics. The director will report on reopening, programs, and staff.
- Postage Meter Refill
- Library Claims and Backcharges
- Budget and Finance report
- Reopening report
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees met via Zoom and unanimously approved several expenditures, including $8,194 for a height-adjustable desk for the greeter station and teen space, $3,000 for a postage meter refill, and $23,386.59 in library claims with back charges. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the March meeting. The director reported on the upcoming 'Library Lite' reopening phase starting May 10, with limited services. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.
- Approved $8,194 for height-adjustable desk for greeter/teen space (unanimous)
- Approved $3,000 postage meter refill (unanimous)
- Approved $23,386.59 in library claims and back charges (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Library Board
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees approved the agenda, February meeting minutes, a $17,239.90 invoice for the teen space glass wall, and monthly library claims totaling $13,957.26 with back charges of $6,017.94. The board also heard reports on budget, circulation, and reopening plans. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $17,239.90 invoice from Pigott for teen space glass wall (unanimous)
- Approved library claims of $13,957.26 and back charges of $6,017.94 (unanimous)
Library Board
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear citizen comments, and discuss several operational items including library claims and backcharges, copier/printer quotes, lot lights, and shelf bins. Reports on budget, finance, and statistics, along with the director's report on programs and collections, are also on the agenda.
- Library Claims and Backcharges
- Copier/Printer Quotes
- Lots Lights
- Shelf Bins
- Budget and Finance report
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees approved several invoices and contracts, including $2,633.58 for LED parking lot lights, $6,210.00 for shelf bins, and a copier/printer quote from Access Systems. They also approved the library claims and back charges totaling $38,797.08, and updated the Library Guide job description. All decisions were unanimous.
- Approved $2,633.58 invoice for LED lot lights (unanimous)
- Approved $6,210.00 invoice for shelf bins (unanimous)
- Approved library claims of $29,632.85 and back charges of $9,164.23 (unanimous)
- Accepted Access Systems copier/printer quote (unanimous)
- Approved new Library Guide job description (unanimous)
Library Board
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss library claims and backcharges, and review the circulation policy. Reports will cover budget, finance, statistics, and a reopening update, along with programs and budget discussions.
- Library Claims and Backcharges
- Circulation Policy review
- Budget and Finance report
- Reopening Update
- Programs report
The Johnston Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to remove language about fines for juvenile and young adult books and audiobooks from the Circulation Policy, formalizing an earlier decision to eliminate those fines. The board also approved the agenda, December meeting minutes, and library claims totaling $15,059.80 plus back charges of $24,837.92. The library reopened for browsing and computer use by appointment on January 19, 2021.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved December 2020 meeting minutes with addition noting unanimous vote to eliminate juvenile/young adult fines (unanimous)
- Approved library claims of $15,059.80 and back charges of $24,837.92 (unanimous)
- Removed language about juvenile/young adult fines from Circulation Policy (unanimous)