Chair Jon Littlefield called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. in the Cedar Room. Board members present were Curt Benward, Joyce Day, Jeannette Owens, Larry Plews, and Rondi Potter. Steve Metz and Roger Gould were unable to attend. No representative of the Friends of the Coos Bay Public Library was in attendance. Staff members present were Ellen Thompson and Carol Ventgen.

2.    MINUTES AND CIRCULATION REPORT

Curt moved, Joyce seconded, approval of the minutes for the December 8, 2005. The motion was approved unanimously. The circulation report for December was discussed and accepted as mailed.

3.     TREASURER’S REPORT The report was accepted as mailed. A fiscal year report ending June 30, 2005, for the city Library Fund was also distributed.

4.     CORRESPONDENCE

There was no correspondence.

5.    PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

6.     LIBRARIAN’S REPORT

The mailed report was discussed. Also distributed: An updated Board of Trustees directory, lists of new books and new audios. It was suggested that the audio list be included on the library web site along with the book list. Carol will follow through. Copies of Craig Lesley’s Sky Fisherman were also distributed so Board members may participate in the Title Wave reading program.

7.    FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT

There was no report. No book sale was held in January. The next sale is February 4 and 5.

8.     OLD BUSINESS

a.     Library Planning Process – The library and city budgets for 2006-2007 are currently being prepared. Budget-related items contained in the draft goals and objectives were discussed, including changes in open hours, reconfiguration of interior space, an expanded materials budget, and a public awareness campaign. It was Board consensus that these items be included in the new budget if possible. Carol will have a draft budget for consideration at the next Board meeting.

b.     State Library Report – Highlights of the report were reviewed. The discussion addressed increased personnel costs, and changes in circulation and library usage.

9.     NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business.

10.    ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements.

11.     ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. The next meeting will be Thursday, February 9, 5:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Ventgen, Secretary