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Board Meeting Minutes
OCPL Board of Trustees’ Meeting
October 14, 2009
Central Library, Board Room
4:00 p.m.
ATTENDING
K. Alford R. Manning
V. Biesiada D. Stack
A. Lombardi J. Suddaby
ABSENT
H. J. Hubert J. Kianka
S. Jones R. McMahon
ALSO PRESENT
E. Dailey D. Milcarek
G. Cox K. Osmond
S. Carmer K. Park
R. Dunsmore K. Whitney
J. Kalkbrenner P. Leise
E. Loftus
Ms. Suddaby called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
WELCOME
Ms. Suddaby welcomed everyone and thanked Mr. Leise for hosting this meeting.
Mr. Leise introduced himself and welcomed everyone to the East Syracuse Free Library.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Dailey gave a report on the following activities:
- LeMoyne Plans: Ms. Dailey updated the Board on their new campus plans and how it will be a positive impact on the Soule Branch neighborhood.
- Library Funding Forum: Ms. Dailey commented that the State librarian hosted this meeting that was on September 29thand that many libraries were represented. The group received a lot of solid information, which was followed up at the October Advisory Council meeting.
- 2009 State Aid: There has been lobbying done on this to make the State aware of the importance of this issue. It has been successful in that the budget department for New York State did make a calendar showing when 2009 funding will be expected to arrive.
- Acknowledgement: Mr. Manning recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Empire Friends Roundtable of New York, for his outstanding advocacy and service to libraries.
- Branch Infrastructure: The County Legislature approved to move forward with the Branch Infrastructure Capital Improvement Project.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Lombardi moved the minutes of the September 9, 2009 Board meeting.
Ms. Biesiada seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
ACTION/DISCUSSION
Action Items
Resolution 09-34
Ms. Stack moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the OCPL Board of Trustees approves the 2010 Legal Holiday Calendar as proclaimed by County Executive Joanne M. Mahoney to be observed in accordance with present Federal and New York State Law and Library Closings as follows:
New Year’s Day, Friday January 1
Martin Luther King, Monday January 18
Lincoln’s Birthday*, Friday February 12
Washington’s Birthday, Monday February 15
Memorial Day, Monday May 31
Independence Day, Monday July 5 (Observed)
Labor Day, Monday September 6
Columbus Day*, Monday October 11
Veteran’s Day Thursday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 25
Day After Thanksgiving, Friday November 26
Christmas Day, Friday December 24 (Observed)
*Lincoln’s Birthday and Columbus Day will be observed as floating holidays for all non-institutional personnel. All county departments will remain open for business on Friday, February 12 and Monday, October 11.
Library Closings
Saturdays
May 29 Memorial Day weekend
September 4 Labor Day weekend
December 25 Christmas Day
Sundays
April 4 Easter
May 30 Memorial Day Weekend
June 20, 27 Summer
July 4, 11, 18, 25 Summer
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Summer
September 5 Labor Day weekend
December 26 Day after Christmas
Evenings (facilities close at 5 p.m.)
Wednesday, November 24 Thanksgiving Eve
Mr. Manning seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution: 09-35
Ms. Lombardi moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the OCPL Board of Trustees authorizes Beauchamp, Mundy, Petit, and White libraries, which are used as polling places to be closed on November 3rd.
Mr. Manning seconded, the motion carried (5-1 abstained, Mr. Alford).
Resolution: 09-36 Ms. Stack moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the OCPL Board of Trustees approves the submission of revisions to the
2007- 2011 Plan of Service to New York State.
Ms. Lombardi seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion Items
- 2010 Budget Update
Ms. Carmer and Ms. Dailey explained the 2010 draft budget numbers and the impact it will have on the Central Library.
Ms. Biesiada complimented Ms. Carmer and Ms. Dailey on the Library’s budget presentation to the Legislature.
Motion
Resolution: 09-37
Ms. Biesiada made the following motion:
Resolved, That the OCPL Board of Trustees approves the Central Library’s proposed hours and levels of service for 2010.
Ms. Lombardi seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Once in place, an update will be given to the Board on a quarterly basis.
- Plan for Excellence
Ms. Dailey explained it is a framework for the Strategic Plan being developed for the system, Central, and branch libraries with the hopes of rolling it out to the suburban libraries. This will be considered the master plan. The Central library will have different priorities than the branches would. The Board will review and pass any suggestions on to Ms. Dailey.
FOUNDATION
Ms. Lombardi mentioned the Foundation is working on their internal organization and are working on their strategic plan.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Board Development/Recruitment Ms. Biesiada asked for nominations for the 2010 board slate of officers.
Ms. Suddaby informed the Board that Babette Morgan-Baker will be joining the Board in November.
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 thanked the staff for all their hard work in getting the 2010 budget together.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Biesiada moved to adjourn.
Ms. Suddaby adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
Gail M. Cox
Administrative Aide
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