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MINUTES
OCPL Board of Trustees’ Meeting
December 9, 2009
Central Library, Board Room
4:00 p.m.
ATTENDING V. Biesiada, R. Manning, S. Jones, D. Stack, J. Kianka, J. Suddaby
ABSENT K. Alford, B. Morgan-Baker, H. J. Hubert, R. McMahon, A. Lombardi
ALSO PRESENT E. Dailey, K. Osmond, G. Cox, K. Park, R. Dunsmore, W. Fisher, J. Kalkbrenner, D. Headd, E. Loftus, S. Kushner
WELCOME
Ms. Suddaby called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Dailey gave a report on the following topics:
- Express Hours @ Central: Ms. Dailey handed out the PR Plan for the new express hours that will be implemented on January 4th. She reviewed the steps the library is taking to get this information out to the public and how to help address their concerns.
- State Aid: Ms. Dailey updated the Board on the additional 12.5 % reduction the State is planning on taking from the balance of the 2009 budget. It will be approximately $30,000 for the Library.
- Branch Landscaping Project: Ms. Loftus reported on the branch landscaping project and how she has been working with Appel Osbourne, who has developed a plan for each branch location.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms.Biesiada moved the minutes of the November 18, 2009 Board meeting.
Mr. Manning seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
ACTION/DISCUSSION
Action Items
Resolution: 09-38
Mr. Manning moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the OCPL Board of Trustees elects Jane Suddaby to the office of President; Ginny Biesiada to the office of Vice-President; H.J. Hubert to the office of Secretary; and Jay Kianka to the office of treasurer of the OCPL Board of Trustees for the year 2010.
Ms. Stack seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution: 09-39
Ms. Biesiada moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the OCPL Board of Trustees approves the closing of central and branches until 1:00 p.m. on May 7, 2010 for Staff Development Day.
Ms. Jones seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion Items
- 2nd Consideration- Path To Excellence
Ms. Dailey explained the updated information in the document.
Motion
Ms. Stack made the following motion:
Resolution: 09-40
Resolved, That the OCPL Board of Trustees accepts the Path to Excellence document.
Mr. Manning seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
- 1st Consideration Library Card Registration
Mr. Manning made a motion to discuss this first consideration
and Ms. Stack seconded. Ms. Dailey explained the current policy and the revisions that will be made to the current policy for their approval at a later date.
OCSL
Mr. Kushner commented on the great turnout at the December 4th Legislative Breakfast.
FOUNDATION
Ms. Dailey stated that the Foundation held a three hour retreat to discuss development strategies. They accomplished in setting a goal for an endowment that would generate enough income to make contributions to the Library. They will have an intern that will be working on getting a database together and getting some organization in line for them.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Government Relations Mr. Manning reviewed his handout on the key events within the last month and the upcoming events of the Committee.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Ms. Suddaby, Ms. Dailey, and Mr. Fisher gave an update on the space configuration meeting that was held with the Galleries management.
By-Laws: Ms. Stack offered to review the current by-laws and Ms. Suddaby offered to help with them also.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Stack motioned to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Mr. Manning seconded. No action taken.
Ms. Biesiada moved to adjourn and Mr. Kianka seconded.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Suddaby adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Gail M. Cox
Administrative Aide