Board members discussed a bylaws rewrite intended to conform to Ordinance 11 38 and reported that a vacant trustee position has been offered to Gail Johnston, who accepted and will appear on the City Council agenda on Aug. 26 for final approval.

Kietha said Alex and Becky volunteered at a prior meeting to draft changes to the advisory board bylaws to meet requirements in Ordinance 11 38 and that she compiled their edits into a single draft for board review. She asked trustees to focus edits on grammar, spelling and substantive content and to decide whether the group should keep “trustees” in the name or use “advisory board.”

Board discussion included the terminology question: some members said other local library groups use “advisory board,” while Kietha reported she found examples of advisory groups still called “trustees” at other libraries. She told members she can compile further edits and bring a revised draft back for review at the October meeting.

On the vacant position, Kietha said the board interviewed candidates and offered the spot to Gail Johnston, who accepted. The director said City staff member Nicole confirmed the item will be on the Aug. 26 City Council agenda; final appointment is subject to council approval.

Kietha noted the revised bylaws will need the mayor’s approval before being presented to council and asked trustees to decide among themselves who will present the item to council. She also said she updated the library’s organizational flowchart and removed language that previously described the board as “governing.”