MINUTES
BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
ELISHA D. SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
July 13, 2018


Called to order at 1:30pm by Golz

Present:        Golz and Halverson
Also Present:    Director Lenz and Carrie Lane
Absent:    Chair Englebert

Public Comment/Communication:  
None

Consent Business
Motion made by Halverson, seconded by Golz to approve the Board Governance Committee minutes of May 10, 2018.  Motion carries unanimously.  

Discussion/Action Items

Board Recruitment
     ·    Lane is interested in becoming a trustee and was given a tour of the library.
     ·    Golz explained the usual structure of meetings and a normal year of board activities.
     ·    The appointment process was explained.  This is the mayor’s appointment, with council approval.  Lane agreed to join the board.

Strategic Planning
Halverson volunteered to chair an ad hoc planning committee.

Governance Policy
Halverson moved to accept changes to the Governance Policy for recommendation to the board; Golz seconded. Motion carries unanimously.  


Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:35pm was made by Halverson and seconded by Golz.   Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,
Vicki Lenz, recording secretary