Policy Committee meeting summary - April 14, 2021

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Attendees

Present: Jane Brissett, Gordy Aune Jr, LaBelle Nambangi and Adja Kaba

Hennepin County Staff: Janet Mills, Jeannette Lewis and Johannah Genett

Public:

Welcome and Call to Order

Chair Jane Brissett called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed attendees.

Approval of Agenda and Meeting Summary

Gordy Aune, Jr made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by LaBelle Nambangi. Motion passed.

Gordy Aune, Jr made a motion to approve the meeting summary with revisions; seconded by LaBelle Nambangi. Motion passed.

Procedures – Discussion

The Policy committee discussed procedures and the process for members of the committee when reviewing policies.

Internet Public Use Policy – Discussion

Committee members discussed the Internet Public Use Policy. Library staff suggested two new changes to be included in the policy. The committee agreed to bring forth the proposed edits to the full Board for consideration and a vote.

Patron Services Policy – Discussion

Committee members discussed the Patron Services Policy. Committee member Gordy Aune, Jr. recommended one change to the policy. The committee reviewed the policy for grammar and punctuation errors. Library staff offered no recommendations for changes to the policy. The committee agreed to bring forth the proposed changes to the full Board for consideration and a vote.

Per Diem and Expense Policy Discussion

The Policy committee discussed the Library Board Per Diem and Expense Policy. Library staff has offered no recommendations for changes to the policy. The committee made minor edits to the policy and will bring forth the proposed changes to the full Board for consideration and a vote.

Next Policy Review

Committee members reviewed the policy schedule. Policies up next for review are the Patron Use of Library Spaces and Reserving and Using Library Rooms Policy.

Next Policy Committee Meeting Date

The next Policy Committee meeting will be held on May 26, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

Adjourn

Gordy Aune, Jr made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 p.m.; seconded by LaBelle Nambangi. Motion passed.