Fargo Public Library Board – Annual Meeting July 19, 2022 Minutes

Annual Meeting: July 19, 2022 Minutes

Board Members Present: Carlos Hawley Jr., Kristen Schipper, Wanda Mengelkoch, Hannah James (virtual) and Amy Ouren (virtual)
Board Members Absent: Carrie Peterson, Jenna Reno
Staff: Tim Dirks, Megan Richardson
Others Present: Shelly Byron, Commissioner Arlette Preston, Whitney Oxendahl

Interim President Carlos Hawley called the meeting to order at 4:18 p.m. and a quorum was declared.

Order of the Agenda
A motion was made by Kristen Schipper to approve the Order of Agenda. Hannah James seconded the motion; all the members voted aye and the motion carried.

Minutes of July 20, 2021 Annual Meeting Approved
A motion was made by Kristen Schipper to approve the Order of Agenda. Wanda Mengelkoch seconded the motion; all the members voted aye and the motion carried.

Affirmation of Library Boards Ethics Statement
Director Tim Dirks said an ad hoc committee worked on updating the Board Orientation information and determined there should be a reaffirmation of the Trustee Ethics Statement as part of the Annual Meeting, so members remain familiar with it.

A motion was made by Wanda Mengelkoch to reaffirm. Kristen Schipper seconded the motion; all the members voted aye and the motion carried.

Election of officers 2022-2023
Carlos Hawley called for nominations for Vice President. Kristen Schipper nominated Amy Ouren for Vice President. No other nominations were received. A motion was made by Kristen Schipper to approve Amy Ouren for Vice President. Wanda Mengelkoch seconded the motion. All the members voted aye and the motion carried.

Kristen Schipper nominated Carlos Hawley for President. No other nominations were received. A motion was made by Kristen Schipper to approve Carlos Hawley as President. Hannah James seconded the motion. All the members voted aye and the motion carried.

The annual meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.