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Davenport Public Library board votes at a glance: consent agenda, gift policy and Fairmont closure
Summary
At its April 21 meeting the board approved the consent agenda, adopted a gift acceptance policy, and approved a temporary Fairmont branch closure for carpet and painting; the circulation policy review was discussed and moved to the May meeting.
At its April 21 meeting the Davenport Public Library Board of Trustees recorded three roll‑call actions:
• Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda by roll call, with multiple trustees voting yes and at least one trustee absent.
• Gift acceptance policy: After discussion of a previously circulated draft, the board voted to approve the gift acceptance policy; roll call recorded all present trustees voting yes.
• Temporary Fairmont closure: The board approved a motion to temporarily close the Fairmont branch for approximately three weeks in mid‑August to accommodate carpet replacement and painting. The board left operational logistics — including staff assignments, potential partial reopenings and safety procedures — to the director to implement; the director will report contractor schedules and safety plans back to the board after the May bidding process.
The board also reviewed proposed updates to the circulation policy (a regular three‑year review required for accreditation). Trustees asked clarifying questions about borrower eligibility and how out‑of‑state patrons return materials; the circulation policy will come back for approval next month.
Recorded roll calls and motions are reflected in the board minutes; staff will provide updated schedules and more precise contractor plans in May.
