Johnston public meetings in 2024

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve library claims and back charges. The session includes a board education segment on the future of public libraries. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of $18,732.90 in November 2024 claims
• Approval of $8,947.69 in November 2024 back-charges
• Board education on the Future of Public Libraries

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees met on December 19, 2024, and unanimously approved the agenda, the November minutes, and library claims and backcharges totaling $27,680.59. The board discussed the future of libraries, with members sharing articles and ideas for the strategic plan, including updating the Tech Lab, adding a library app, and creating a maker space. The director reported on budget preparations, a ceiling leak that damaged about 60 books, and the cancellation of underused subscriptions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved library claims and backcharges totaling $27,680.59 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on approving October 2024 financial reports, including claims and back charges totaling $56,748.07. They will also discuss and consider several purchases: three office chairs and reconfiguration services for $2,214.64, a copier/printer for $3,667.45, and a coin-op system for $3,914.50, all as part of the Community Investment Program. Other business includes a discussion of staffing adjustments and the possible creation of a sub-committee to complete the library director's six-month probationary evaluation.

• Approval of $56,748.07 in October claims and back charges
• Purchase of 3 office chairs and reconfiguration services from Pigott for $2,214.64
• Purchase of 1 copier/printer for $3,667.45 as part of FY25 CIP
• Purchase of 1 coin-op system from Today's Business Solutions for $3,914.50
• Discussion of library staffing adjustments and possible sub-committee for director's evaluation

Library Board

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider approval of Budget Amendment 1 for FY25, the Community Investment Plan for FY26-29, the Community Equipment Plan for FY26-29, and a motion to submit the FY26 Budget Proposal. These items set the library's spending priorities for the current and upcoming fiscal years.

• Consideration of Budget Amendment 1 for FY25
• Consideration of Community Investment Plan FY26-29
• Consideration of Community Equipment Plan FY26-29
• Consideration to submit Budget Proposal for FY26

Library Board

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approving $35,121.73 in claims and back charges for August and September 2024. They will also vote on closing the library on Sunday, January 26, 2025, for a strategic planning session. A special meeting for FY26 budget approval was requested for a future date.

• Approval of claims and back charges totaling $35,121.73 (August back charges $18,124.16, September back charges $306.74, September claims $16,690.83)
• Vote to close library on January 26, 2025 (weather date February 2) for Strategic Planning Session
• Request for a special meeting to approve FY26 budget
• Board education item deferred to November 2024

Library Board

The Library Board will consider approving a contract with Your Clear Next Step for strategic planning services. The board will also review and vote on the Library Closing Policy and approve financial claims and back charges. Additionally, they will vote on the August meeting minutes and hear public comments and reports.

• Consider approval of contract with Your Clear Next Step for strategic planning services
• Consideration for approval of the Library Closing Policy
• Approval of claims and back charges from financial report
• Approval of August 15, 2024 Library Board meeting minutes
• Public comments and board education on accreditation requirements

Library Board

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approval of $27,019.83 in claims and back charges, along with several policy revisions including an Exam Proctoring Policy, Donation Policy, and Collection Development Policy. New business includes a proposed new organizational chart and updated job descriptions for Library Manager and Library Specialist. The board will also nominate and elect trustee roles for 2025 and receive various departmental reports.

• Consider approval of claims and back charges totaling $27,019.83
• Consideration for approval of grammatical edits to Exam Proctoring Policy
• Consideration for approval of Donation Policy (tabled from July 2024)
• Consideration for approval of Collection Development Policy
• Consideration for approval of new organizational chart for Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved the amended Exam Proctoring Policy, revised Donation Policy, and revised Collection Development Policy. They also approved the FY2025 slate of trustee roles (McAlister as Secretary, Eichhorn as Vice President), the organizational chart with modifications, and the new Library Manager and Library Specialist positions. The board approved library claims and backcharges totaling $28,924.78.

• Approved library claims and backcharges of $28,924.78 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Exam Proctoring Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised Donation Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised Collection Development Policy (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 trustee roles: McAlister as Secretary, Eichhorn as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved organizational chart with Eichhorn's modifications (unanimous)
• Approved Library Manager and Library Specialist positions (unanimous)

Library Board

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will elect officers for FY2025, including Vice President, Secretary, and Foundation Liaison. The board will also consider approving a new Donation Policy, removing the Library Reference Book Circulation Policy, and approving an Exam Proctoring Policy. Additionally, they will review financial claims totaling $51,639.39 and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Nomination and election of Library Trustee roles for FY2025 (Vice President, Secretary, JPL Foundation Liaison)
• Consider approval of Donation Policy
• Consider removal of Library Reference Book Circulation Policy
• Consider approval of Exam Proctoring Policy
• Consider approval of claims and back charges in the amount of $51,639.39

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees approved $51,639.39 in library claims and backcharges, removed the Library Reference Book Circulation Policy, and approved an edited Exam Proctoring Policy. The board also discussed the donation policy and organizational changes but took no final action on those items.

• Approved $51,639.39 in library claims and backcharges (unanimous)
• Removed Library Reference Book Circulation Policy (unanimous)
• Approved edited Exam Proctoring Policy (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2024 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Library Board

The Board will consider approving library claims for masonry repair, furniture, and subscriptions. Members will also discuss a partial-day closure on September 6, 2024, and the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan.

• Approval of library claims including Century Brick Repair and Demco youth services furniture
• Discussion of a partial-day library closure on September 6, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
• Discussion regarding the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan and Salary Administration Policy

Library Board

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on June 6, 2024. Members will discuss and potentially approve an $8,300 contractor quote for a supply fan motor replacement to maintain building climate systems. The board will also review the interim director’s performance evaluation and set final compensation for those interim services.

• Quote from MMC Contractors for a supply fan motor ($8,300)
• Interim library director performance evaluation
• Final compensation determination for interim director services

Library Board

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing a postage meter refill, reviewing an updated quote from Mercer-Zimmerman, and addressing library claims and backcharges. The board will also receive reports on budget, statistics, and the director's evaluation, along with updates on staff, technology, programs, and the building.

• Postage meter refill
• Mercer-Zimmerman updated quote
• Library claims and backcharges
• Library Director Evaluation Committee report

Library Board

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to approve the hiring of a Library Director and approve claims. The agenda also includes approval of the previous special meeting minutes and a period for citizen comments.

• Hiring of Library Director
• Approve Claims
• Approval of April 11, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
• Citizen Comments

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will review items including masonry repair bids and door replacements. The meeting also includes a budget amendment and updates on the Library Director search.

• Tuckpointing & Masonry Repair Bid
• Replacement Doors for Youth Lounge and Teen Space
• Budget Amendment
• Library Director Search Committee update

Library Board

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to participate in a candidate forum for the Library Director position. This is a discussion/selection step, not a final decision.

• Candidate forum for Library Director position
• Meeting at West Meeting Room, 6700 Merle Hay Road

Library Board

The Johnston Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview three candidates for the library director position. The board will also approve the agenda and hold deliberations before adjourning.

• Interview of Director Candidate A
• Interview of Director Candidate B
• Interview of Director Candidate C
• Board deliberations on candidates

Library Board

The Johnston Library Board will consider bids for tuckpointing and masonry repair, as well as furniture for youth services. They will also discuss circulation, card, and renewal policies, along with claims and backcharges. Reports will cover budget, statistics, and the director search committee.

• Tuckpointing & Masonry Repair Bid
• Library Youth Services Furniture
• Circulation and Library Card Policy
• Renewals Policy
• Library Director Search Committee

Library Board

The Johnston Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear citizen comments, and consider a $10,762.14 painting contract with Peterson Painting. They will also discuss library claims and backcharges, receive reports on budget, statistics, and the director search committee, and hear updates from the director on foundation, technology, building, and board education.

• Peterson Painting contract for $10,762.14
• Library claims and backcharges
• Library Director Search Committee report
• Budget and Finance report
• Statistics report

Library Board

The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the agenda and consent items, including minutes from December. They will review a $2,740 invoice from Elite Glass, discuss library claims and backcharges, and receive reports on budget, finance, statistics, and the library director search committee. The meeting includes routine reports on staff, programs, technology, and building.

• Elite Glass invoice for $2,740
• Library claims and backcharges
• Budget and finance report
• Library director search committee update
• December meeting minutes approval