The Library is governed by an independent Board of Library Trustees. Five people are appointed to the Board by the Yakima County Commissioners for staggered terms of five years each.
The Board of Library Trustees appoints the Director who administers the operation of the Library within the policies, goals and objectives approved by the Board.
Refer to RCW.27.12
Bylaws August 26, 2008 Adopted
The 2012 Trustees are:
James E. Barnhill - President
Melba Fujiura - Vice President
H. E. Jerry Maggard - Secretary
Richard E. Ostrander - Trustee
Pamela J. Perryman - Trustee
Meet the Board Members For more information about the library board, please contact the Yakima Central Library 509-452-8541 ext.701 or email the trustees at boardoftrustees@yvl.org
The Board of Library Trustees usually meets monthly on the fourth Monday at the Yakima Central Library. Board meetings are open to the public.
2012 Board of Trustees
Calendar
Minutes of past Board Meetings
Resolutions as approved by Board
Next Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: February 28, 2012
Day and time: Tuesday, at 10 AM
Place: Yakima Central Library Boardroom
Agenda:
Posted the week of the Meeting
Regular Meeting Minutes:
Current minutes to be posted after approved by Trustees.
- December 19, 2011
- November 14, 2011
- October 24, 2011
- September 26, 2011
- August 22, 2011
- July 25, 2011
- May 23, 2011
- April 25, 2011
- March 28, 2011
- February 8, 2011
- January 24, 2011
- December 28, 2010
- November 16, 2010
- October 26, 2010
- September 28, 2010
- August 24, 2010
- July 27, 2010
- June 29, 2010
- May 25, 2010
- May 4, 2010
- March 30, 2010
- February 23, 2010
- January 26, 2010
- December 22, 2009
- November 17, 2009
- October 27, 2009
- September 22, 2009
- August 25, 2009
- June 30, 2009
- May 19, 2009
- April 28, 2009
- March 24, 2009
- February 24, 2009
- January 27, 2009
2011 Resolutions:
- Resolution #11-018: In the Matter of Revising the Amount of Imprest Funds
- Resolution #11-017:In the Matter of Setting up an Account for Bank Card Deposits
- Resolution #11-016:Authorizing the Investmentof Yakima Valley Libraries Monies in a Local Government Investment Pool for 2012
- Resolution #11-015:Appointment of Investment Officers for Yakima Valley Libraries
- Resolution #11-014: YVL Authorization Form for 2012 Financial Transaction Signatories
- Resolution #11-013: Authorizing Bank Cards and that the Cost Fees Associated with Bank Cards to be Absorbed
- Resolution #11-012: Levying the 2012 Ad Valor Property Taxes
- Resolution #11-011: 2012 Property Tax Levy above the limit factor up to 101 percent
- Resolution #11-010: Approving the 2012 YVL Budget
- Yakima Rural County Library District 2012 Tax Levy Request Certification
- 11-009 In the Matter of Review and Establishment of the Annual Non-resident Fee
- 11-008 In the Matter of Amending Confidentiality of Customer Information Policy
- 11-007 Small Works Rosters
- 11-006 Amending the 2011 General Fund Budget
- 11-005 Final Amendment of the 2010 General Fund Budget
- 11-004 Authorizing a Strategic Plan for Yakima Valley Libraries
- 11-003 ASetting up an Account for Direct Deposit of Payroll and Payroll Taxes
- 11-002 Authorizing Electronic Funds Transfer for Direct Deposit of Payroll and Payroll Taxes
- 11-001 Approval of the Cafeteria Plan by Yakima Valley Libraries
2010 Resolutions:
- 10-020 Investment of YVL Monies in a Local Government Investment Pool for 2011
- 10-019 Appointment of Investment Officers 2011
- 10-018 Authorization for 2011 Financial Transaction Signatories
- 10-017 West Valley Capital Building Fund
- 10-016 West Valley Community Library Financing
- 10-015 2011 Property Tax Levy for the Yakima Valley Rural County Library District
- 10-014 Levying the 2011 Ad Valor Property Taxes
- 10-013 Approving the 2011 YVL Budget
- 10-012 Personnel Policy 4.13 and Definitions Revised Health Benefit Eligibility for Part Time Staff
- 10-011 Authority to Approve Financing Proposal
- 10-010 Declaring Buildings at 223 South 72nd Ave Surplus
- 10-009 Designation of recovery zone
- 10-008 Designation of expenditures for potential reimbursement from debt.
- 10-007 Amendment of the 2010 General Fund Budget
- 10-006 Final Amendment of the 2009 General Fund Budget
- 10-005 Authorizing Contract Award for Emergency HVAC Renovations
- 10-004 Adjustment of Imprest Funds
- 10-003 Approval of the Cafeteria Plan Changes by Yakima Valley Libraries
- 10-002 July 5th Closure in Observance of Independence Day
- 10-001 Designation of Funds for Cumulative Reserve Fund
and Property Purchase
2009 Resolutions:
- 09-015 2010 Investment Officers
- 09-014 2010 Investment Pool
- 09-013 2010 Financial Signatories
- 09-012 Levying the 2010 Property Tax Above the Limit Factor
up to 101 Percent- 09-011 Levying the 2010 Ad Valor Property Taxes
- 09-010 Approving 2010 YVL Budget
- 09-008 Adopting Bi-monthly Payroll Periods
- 09-007 Social Networking Policy
- 09-006 Rescinding the Video Access Policy
- 09-005 Amending the 2009 General Fund Budget
- 09-004 Cancellation of Unclaimed Warrants that have Remained Uncalled or Redeemed
- 09-003 Imprest Funds for Self Service Machines
- 09-002 Amending Final 2008 General Fund Budget
- 09-001 Downtown Yakima Building Project Staff Area