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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 Library Board AppointmentsAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:11/21/2011 Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Staff Contact/Dept.: Everett / Library Staff Phone No: 541-726-3756 Estimated Time: 5 minutes S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Mandate ITEM TITLE: LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENTS ACTION REQUESTED: Reappoint interim Library Advisory Board members, Laura Madsen and Robyn Sattler to the Springfield Library Board with Terms Expiring December 31, 2015. ISSUE STATEMENT: The library board currently has 2 interim members who are completing unfinished terms vacated by prematurely departing board members. In each case their terms were one year of a standard 4-year appointment. The Library Advisory Board unanimously recommends the reappointment of these two individuals to a full 4- year term. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 – Library Board Charge Attachment 2 – Current Library Board Profile DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Library Advisory Board believes it is in the best interests of the Board and of the City Library to retain two recently selected interim board members. Both Laura Madsen and Robyn Sattler were appointed to fulfill unexpired terms of departed board members. In less than a year they have proven to be both committed and effective in their advisory board roles and are ready to serve a full term in that capacity. An additional recruitment period would only serve to extend the time during which the board would not be at full strength and would not discover stronger candidates to replace the interim board members. Reappointing Madsen and Sattler would be an efficient and effective way of keeping together a strong, new Library Advisory Board. Their terms would expire on December 31, 2015. Laura Madsen – An educator and school librarian in the Springfield School District, Laura lives in east Springfield. She is active in many reading initiatives including Gift of Literacy and Oregon Battle of the Books. She is also serves on the Executive Board of the Oregon Library Association. Term Expires – 12/31/15 Robyn Sattler – Currently serves on the board of the Friends of the Library as the Membership Chair. She has been active in library fund-raising activities for several years. In addition she has served on Springfield’s Community Development Advisory Committee and the Downtown Citizen Advisory Committee. Term Expires – 12/31/15 Library Board CHARGE The Library Board acts in an advisory capacity for the City Manager and City Council with respect to opinions and recommendations for future Library development, expansion of Library service, and Library policy. Source of Existence Council/State of Oregon/Charter Bylaws: Yes Code: Springfield City Code, Chapter I, Article 9 Sunset Date: Council/Mandatory Membership Number: 7 In City: 6 Out of City: 1 – one board member may be a non-resident of the City if an owner of real property or tangible personal property subject to assessment and taxation situated within the city. Term (2 max): 4 Years Ward: No Qualifier: Yes, 6 in City of Springfield Appointed By: Council application Meeting Time Monthly – First Tuesday – 5:30-7:00 p.m. – City Hall Meeting Room 3 (Except December). Funding Source: General Fund Staff Liaison: Rob Everett, Library Director, 726-3756 Council Liaison: Marilee Woodrow, Ward 5 ATTACHMENT 1 SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 2011 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD November 14, 2011 Jody Anderson – Is a 35-year resident of Springfield and is a history instructor at Lane Community College. She is eager to become more active in community affairs and sees the Library Board as an ideal opportunity to do so. Term Expires – 12/31/13 Janice Friend - Is a six-year resident, small business owner (Friend Court Reporting and Real Time Captioning), and avid library user. She is interested in helping the library make the most effective use of new technologies while retaining its family friendly emphasis on community and literacy. Term Expires – 12/31/15 Jocelyn Harley – A teacher in the 4J School District, Jocelyn and her family; live within walking distance of the Library. She has been an articulate and effective member of the Board since the Fall of 2008 and is currently serving as the Board chair. Term Expires – 12/31/14 Laura Madsen – An educator and school librarian in the Springfield School District, Laura lives in east Springfield. She is active in many reading initiatives including Gift of Literacy and Oregon Battle of the Books. She is also serves on the Executive Board of the Oregon Library Association. Term Expires – 12/31/11 Carol Philips - Ms. Philips is a 12-year resident of Springfield and a regular patron of the Library. She is the recently retired Programming Manager of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene. She has extensive experience working for non-profit performing arts organizations and in developing community partnerships and fund raising strategies. Term Expires – 12/31/12 Robyn Sattler – Currently serves on the board of the Friends of the Library as the Membership Chair. She has been active in library fund-raising activities for several years. In addition she has served on Springfield’s Community Development Advisory Committee and the Downtown Citizen Advisory Committee. Term Expires – 12/31/11 Barbara Stramler - Is a six year resident who has been an active volunteer at her children’s schools (Thurston HS, Briggs MS, Page Elementary). She is also active in the local Camp Fire Girls organization. She and her children are regular visitors to the library and one of her priorities is to retain and, some day, expand, current library operating hours and services. Term Expires – 12/31/15 ATTACHMENT 2