2023-02-10 Executive Meeting Agenda
February 7 2023Meeting Agenda DRAFT - Executive Committee Meeting
Meeting Information
Date: February 10, 2023
Location: Vermillion Public Library
Attendees: Vicky Lefebvre (Chair), Jen Anheliger (Vice-Chair), Matthew McLennan, Curtis Schoepp, Dwayne Spicer, Larry Tiedemann, Barbara Smith, Maxine Fodness, Josh Crick, Leslie Cusack
Guests: Jodi Dahlgren (Chair)
Staff: James MacDonald, Terri Hampson
The meeting is open to the public. We aim to provide a Zoom connection to watch the proceedings. We can not guarantee the quality of the Zoom connection or the ability to participate fully through the Zoom connection.
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AGENDA
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Approval of Previous Minutes of November 25th, 2022
3. Chair's Report (verbal)
Report on action items from last meeting & Chair Report
a) Executive Director to setup parameters of the Indigenous Advisory Group
A mandate statement has been drafted by our manager of member library services and presented to the Policy committee. The mandate will be discussed later in the meeting under policy updates.
b) Executive Director to write a formal thank you letter to the PLSB for the bandwidth increases for our libraries.
A letter was drafted on behalf of the Board Chair.
3.1 Chair's Challenge
Briefing Note: The Chair challenged each municipal council to get library cards for themselves, and their administration and to have a council picture taken proving the accomplishment. Councils that chose to participate were to submit their picture to a webform provided to their library manager. Councils that also got their administration to participate were entered into the draw twice.
Participating councils/libraries included:
- Cold Lake
- Marwayne
- Innisfree x 2
- Bon Accord x 2
- Elk Point X 2
Draw for the winner to take place now. We'll use the Wheel of Names to make the draw.
3.2 Library Manager's Council
The next Library Manager's Council meeting is February 22nd.
4. Financial Report
Briefing note: We are awaiting the audit report for a clear picture of the 2022 financials. The audit should be ready by February 24. This report includes a link to our month-to-month financials for 2023 and a look at the final month of 2022.
5. Update on NLLS vehicle fleet
Briefing Note: By email motion on January 6, 2023, "J. Anheliger moves: To direct the Executive Director with selling the 2021 Dodge Promaster with sale proceeds to be directed to the vehicle replacement reserve." This motion passed and the vehicle sale was made. The executive chose to sell this vehicle early (it had about 190,000km and by policy we wait to sell after 250,000km) because the vehicle was in constant need of repairs: we replaced the alternator 3 times, had wheel bearing issues, and transmission issues, amongst other issues, the vehicle was too costly to maintain.
The system now supports a fleet of 3 delivery vehicles:
| Year | Make | Model | KM - Jan 24 |
| 2017 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | 162,534 |
| 2018 | Ford | Transit van | 362,782 |
| 2020 | Dodge | Promaster 2500 | 188,367 |
The 2017 Grand Caravan is used as a backup delivery vehicle and occasionally as a consulting, and IT support vehicle. It has passed the 5 year sale date. However, it is in good shape and we hope with controlled mileage it can act as a backup delivery vehicle for several more years.
The 2018 Ford Transit is well past the 5 year and 250,000km replacement schedule. A replacement van was ordered in early 2022. The dealer has assured us we are at the front of the line but delivery is estimated for summer/fall 2023. The van is in good shape despite the high mileage. We recently had it inspected for the possibility of sale but opted to sell the less reliable Promaster instead.
The 2020 Promaster will likely reach 250,000km in 2023/24. As long as the maintenance on this vehicle remains low we will aim to stretch its useful life while watching the new vehicle market.
DRAFT MOTION: xxxxxxx moves to ratify the e-motion of January 6th, 2023, "J. Anheliger moves: To direct the Executive Director with selling the 2021 Dodge Promaster with sale proceeds to be directed to the vehicle replacement reserve."
6. First Annual System Services Survey Results
Briefing Note: The survey was conducted in late 2022 and it appears that we had the participation of every library manager. 49 participants indicated that they were library managers. Library managers that chose to provide their names will be entered into a draw for a $500 CDW credit. CDW is our main provider of electronic and computer hardware. Library managers could provide their names and also participate anonymously if they chose. As a result of the anonymity we are unable to determine for certain that all library managers participated. Nonetheless, 32 chose to provide their names.
See the Survey Report for an analysis of the results.
We'll use the Wheel of Names to make the draw.
Andrew
Ashmont
Athabasca
Bon Accord
Boyle
Chauvin
Cold Lake
Edgerton
Garrison
Gibbons
Holden
Irma
Kitscoty
Lamont
Mallaig
Mannville
Mundare
Myrnam
Newbrook
Paradise Valley
Radway
Smoky Lake
St. Paul
Thorhild
Tofield
Two Hills
Vegreville
Viking
Vilna
Wainwright
Wandering River
Waskatenau
7. Systems Advocacy Committee
Briefing note: The 7 systems met on January 19th and adopted a systems advocacy guide, a advocacy brochure/takeaway, and a logo/slogan for further promotion. We encourage all board members to familiarize themselves with the contents of the plan and their role in it.
8. Proposed Implementation Plan 2023
Briefing note: The implementation plan outlines the goals and actions required to meet the strategic directions and priorities set by the Board. Whereas the Plan of Service stretches over a 3-year time frame this implementation plan identifies how we aim to accomplish its priorities over the next year (2023). This plan outlines our goals or actions, how they contribute to our strategic priorities, the timetables for each, and identifies responsible individuals. Greater specificity on each action or goal will be found in department plans, project reports and plans, needs assessments, and the individual goals of staff members.
An implementation plan is the core document used to evaluate the performance of the Executive Director. As such, it is important that the Executive Committee review the plan and sign off on its adoption. As the implementation plan covers a single year, choices must be made on which strategic directions will take precedence in the year, recognizing that some things must be done in order.
The Implementation Plan reflects the organization and strategic priorities of the Plan of Service. Board members are encouraged to review the Plan of Service with the implementation plan for context.
DRAFT MOTION: xxxxx moves to accept the 2023 Implementation Plan as presented/amended.
9. Plan of Service 2024 - 2026
Briefing note: The current Plan of Service expires at the end of 2023. The Executive is empowered to prepare and plan the next plan of service. They are generally prepared for a 3-year period. The Executive must discuss how they'd like to proceed with the development of the plan.
10. Policy updates
Briefing note: The policy committee met on February 3rd, 2023. See the minutes from that meeting.
POLICIES FOR REVISION:
10.1. Terms of Reference - Procedural Policy
Briefing Note: Added procedures for the board and its committees to call for and vote on motions via email, outside of regular Board or committee meetings.
10.2. Section 3:1F - Corporate Credit Cards
Briefing Note: This policy integrates Sec 1:1C Staff Expenses and Reimbursement with the Corporate CC policy. Several grammatical updates are made as well as updates to reflect changes in procedure.
10.3. Section 3:1B - Accounting and Audit (name change to Financial Matters)
Briefing Note: This policy will combine the following financial policies: Accounting and Audit, Financial Matters, Investments, Principle, Borrowing Bylaw, and Banking under a single policy title Financial Matters. The updates are largely clarifying - no substantive changes were intended.
10.4. Section 1:1K & Appendix E - Benefits
Briefing Note: Update to reflect the motion of the Board to cover health benefits premiums and clarify staff responsibilities around short and long term disability. Some grammar and clarifying edits.
10.5. Section 1:1L & Appendix - Leaves
Briefing Note: Clarification and simplification of the policy and alignment with current and future Alberta labour standards. We would delete the appendix and refer to the current Alberta labour standards on protected leaves.
10.6. Section 1:1T - Inclement Weather
Briefing Note: Clarification and organization of the policy, with grammar updates.
10.7. Section 1:3G - Political Activity
Briefing Note: Addition of two points regarding political activity outside of work and rental of building to political parties or causes.
10.8. Section 1:3U - Communication Protocol - Employee(s)
Briefing Note: Slight grammatical updates for clarity.
10.9 Section 2:1L - Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP)
Briefing Note: Slight grammatical updates, removal of erroneous hyperlink, clarification on when NLLS provides FOIP training.
NEW POLICIES
10.10. Terms of Reference - Indigenous Advisory Committee Mandate
Briefing Note: This new TOR establishes an Indigenous Advisory Committee to assist the Board with establishing and delivering library services for Indigenous communities in the NLLS region.
POLICIES TO DELETE
10.11 Section 1:3P - Privacy Issues
Briefing Note: This policy was incorporated into the Internet and Computer Usage Policy previously and its deletion was overlooked.
10.12 Section 1:1Q - Retirement
Briefing Note: This policy is unnecessary, the hiring of past employees that have retired is governed by Alberta labour standards.
