Executive Committee meeting summary - April 20, 2022
The public is welcome at all library board meetings
The Hennepin County Library Board met Wednesday, April 20, 2022 virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Attendees
Present: Jane Brissett, Erin Vrieze Daniels, Lynn Stetler, Tim Dolan, Briana Eicheldinger, and Gordy Aune, Jr.
Hennepin County Staff: Dan Rogan, J.R. Genett, Amy McNally, and Katie Zeuli
Public:
Welcome and Call to Order
Vice President Jane Brissett called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. and welcomed attendees in Chair Adja Kaba’s absence.
Approval of Agenda
Erin Vrieze Daniels made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Tim Dolan.
Approval of Meeting Summary
Erin Vrieze Daniels made a motion to approve the March 9, 2022, meeting summary: seconded by Tim Dolan.
Agenda For the May 4 Board Meeting
Committee members discussed agenda items for the May 4, 2022, board meeting. The agenda will include: president’s report; interim director’s report; library staff dialogue; and committee reports. The committee report from the Nominating Committee will include a recommendation for the Executive Officers of the Library Board. 2022-2023 Meeting Schedule was added to the agenda.
Library Board Email Response
The committee discussed the creation of communication guidelines which would include how the Library Board responds to patron emails and how Board members correspond with one another. Board members agreed that library administrative staff should draft a communication policy that will be sent to the Policy Committee for review and approval. Thereafter, it will be brought to the full board for approval.
Adjourn
Vice President Jane Brissett adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.